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AppWizard

November 29, 2025

Arc Raiders got a surprise cameo in South Park, and the devs learned about it just two days before the episode aired

The RPGs The Stick of Truth and The Fractured But Whole are based on the television series South Park. In a recent episode, a character made a cameo playing the extraction shooter Arc Raiders. Ashley St. Germain, the marketing lead at Embark, detailed the rapid production process for this cameo, stating that South Park inquired about it on a Monday, footage was provided on Tuesday, and it aired in the 'Turkey Trot' episode on Wednesday. The collaboration reflects South Park's commitment to engaging with contemporary gaming culture.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Live-action Far Cry TV series starring It’s Always Sunny’s Rob Mac will mimic the games’ standalone format, with each season given ‘a new setting following a new cast of characters’

Ubisoft has confirmed the development of a live-action Far Cry television series, co-created by Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney. The series will follow the structure of the games, with each season set in a different location and featuring a new cast of characters. Hawley describes the Far Cry franchise as an anthology, while McElhenney will serve as an executive producer and star in the series. The creative team has a variety of locations to draw inspiration from, including Micronesia, Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Montana. This adaptation follows a previous film attempt in 2008 and a recent Netflix animated series that received positive feedback.

AppWizard

November 15, 2025

My favorite game of 2025 won’t get a sequel, says its developer: ‘Each of my projects will be completely standalone’

Tonda Ros, the creator of the puzzle game Blue Prince, has been approached for a cinematic adaptation but is not considering it, stating that he views the game as a standalone piece of art. He has no plans for a sequel to Blue Prince, emphasizing that each of his projects will be unconnected. However, he hinted at the possibility of exploring different narratives within the broader universe of Blue Prince, without a direct connection to the game itself. Ros acknowledged the appeal of sequels due to the game's success but prefers to avoid that path. He has conceived several ideas for future projects, including a multiplayer puzzle game and a metroidvania concept, but has not decided which direction to take next.

AppWizard

November 13, 2025

Forget Fallout 4’s Anniversary Edition — get these deals instead

The 10-year anniversary of Fallout 4 was marked by the release of the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, which includes the base game, all six expansions, and 150 community-created items from the Creation Club. The Anniversary Edition is priced at .99, with an upgrade option available for existing players at .99. Alternatives for PC players include the Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition for .19 and the Fallout 4 Creations Bundle for .79. Fallout 4 is set in a post-apocalyptic Boston, taking place 210 years after a nuclear disaster in 2077, and features settlement-building mechanics. The game has received criticism for its main storyline and speech system, but remains popular, especially after the release of the Fallout television series. Players can also access the base game through Xbox Game Pass, though DLCs and Creation Club items require separate purchases.

AppWizard

November 10, 2025

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, one of the PC’s best spaceship strategy games, ‘will no longer be available for purchase on any platform’ as of next week

Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock will be removed from Steam and all other platforms on November 15. The game and its expansions will be "phased out" from sale, as announced by publisher Slitherine. Deadlock, released in 2017, features unique combat mechanics set during the First Cylon War, where players engage in simultaneous encounters. Slitherine has previously delisted other titles this year, but Deadlock will be entirely removed from all storefronts. A new game, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, is set for release early next year, offering a different tactical roguelike experience.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Mass Effect boss Mike Gamble slips a hidden message into his N7 Day update, asks fans to stop yelling at him for not sharing more info about the new game

BioWare is currently developing the next installment of the Mass Effect franchise, as confirmed by executive producer Michael Gamble. He addressed community speculation and reassured fans of EA and BioWare's commitment to the series. There are hints of potential multiplayer features being considered for the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, although this was previously dismissed due to concerns over effort versus reward. Gamble shared a cryptic image related to a "future" event, generating further excitement among fans. He acknowledged the frustration some fans feel over the lack of concrete information but emphasized that the team is focused on the next chapter of Mass Effect. Additionally, an upcoming Mass Effect television series is in development by Amazon, which will feature a new narrative rather than revisiting Commander Shepard's storyline.

AppWizard

October 17, 2025

Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul made superhero adventure Dispatch his first ever videogame acting role because the script was ‘so honest and poetic and just raw’

Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has voiced characters in video games and films, including a live-action role in Need For Speed (2014) and a voice role in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016). He is now acting in a video game for the first time as Mecha Man (Robert Roberston) in the upcoming superhero workplace comedy Dispatch, set to release next week from AdHoc Studio. Dispatch was originally conceived as a television series. Paul was drawn to the project after seeing an animated sizzle reel that showcased the game's tone. He believes Dispatch offers a unique take on superhero narratives, combining vulgarity with honesty and real-life drama. Paul has reduced his gaming time due to family commitments but looks forward to introducing his children to games he enjoyed growing up.

AppWizard

October 12, 2025

Kick ass and chew brains in Duke Nukem: Horror Castle, a spooky mod where you blast skeletons and chow down on the gooey insides of their skulls

Duke Nukem: Horror Castle is a mod for Duke Nukem 3D released in 2025, created by modder WilliamGee. It features a nine-level campaign set in gothic fortresses, offering 3 to 5 hours of gameplay. Players face 24 unique enemies, including skeletons and vampire bats, and encounter four minibosses from the original game. Health is replenished by cracking open skulls instead of using medkits. The mod was initially launched in May and received a Halloween-themed update with seasonal items and a new secret level. It is available for download on ModDB. There are plans for a Voxel Duke Nukem 3D mod and a potential Duke Nukem television series by Adi Shankar, who has acquired the rights from Gearbox.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Microsoft Scored With Minecraft Movie: Is Call Of Duty The Next Box Office Hit?

Microsoft Corp has partnered with Paramount Skydance to develop a live-action film based on the Call of Duty franchise, following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for .7 billion. Paramount will handle production and distribution of the film. Call of Duty, which has sold over 500 million units since its launch in 2003, presents a wealth of material for adaptation. David Ellison, CEO of Paramount, expressed his excitement about the project. The partnership could lead to a broader Call of Duty universe, including multiple films and television series. Recent successes in video game adaptations include "A Minecraft Movie," which grossed .9 million domestically and .7 million globally. Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios, the parent company of Minecraft, for .5 billion in 2014. Activision Blizzard previously had success with the film "Warcraft," which grossed 9 million globally.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Microsoft Stops Selling Movies, TV Shows Across All Digital Platforms

Microsoft Corp. has exited the transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) sector after nearly two decades. Users will still have access to their owned digital content on Windows and Xbox devices. The company launched the “Zune Video Marketplace” in 2006, which evolved into Xbox Video in 2012 and was rebranded as the Microsoft Movies & TV Store in 2015. The platform generated approximately billion in revenue through 2024. This decision follows the departure of Dametra Johnson-Marletti, who was a key figure in Microsoft's digital gaming sales division.