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BetaBeacon

May 30, 2025

Thank the Meta Quest for resurrecting another Peter Molyneux classic

Peter Molyneux is known for games like Dungeon Keeper, Theme Park, Populous, Fable, and Black & White. A new VR game called "How to God" combines virtual pet training mechanics, village building, strategy, and an alchemy system. The game is set to launch as a single-player experience with the potential for multiplayer in the future.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

’Minecraft’, Jesus Lead Box Office Resurgence

Rory McIlroy won The Masters, achieving his career Grand Slam. Paramount is experiencing a strong start to Q2, with Cooper Flagg helping Duke achieve an 8-year ratings high and the men's championship game attracting 18.1 million viewers. The Naked Gun debuted successfully at CinemaCon, and MI:8 is projected for a record opening. 60 Minutes is performing well despite political challenges, and MobLand garnered 8.8 million global viewers in its first week on Paramount+. WBD paid its top 5 executives over million in compensation in 2024, while its stock was down approximately 7%. The source of autism is expected to be discovered by September, according to RFK Jr. Cosmopolitan is launching a sports content outlet called Cosmo Sports, and OpenAI is offering free ChatGPT Plus to college students through May. Disney is discounting at Disney World this summer, likely due to the upcoming opening of Universal's Epic theme park. Director Don Mischer passed away at the age of 85.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Planet Coaster 2’s latest update adds synchronised rides, customisable video billboards, and stops guests suffering from perpetual panic

Planet Coaster 2 launched in November and has received two major updates since. The first update refined flume ride simulations and user interface issues. The second update introduced personalized video billboards, synchronized ride launches, and "de-themed" coaster variants. It also included game tweaks, bug fixes, enhanced user notifications, and a preview feature for the path and pool tool. Notable bug fixes improved guest behavior, such as changing clothes before exiting and exiting queues quietly when rides are closed. The game has sold approximately 400,000 copies, contributing to Frontier's return to profitability in the first half of the financial year, despite some user dissatisfaction regarding creation controls.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

London is getting ‘an immersive Minecraft Experience’ in April

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will launch in London on April 4, coinciding with the release of the Minecraft Movie. It will take place at Corner Corner in Canada Water and offers a 45-minute journey guided by characters Tobin and Dayo, using a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction. Ticket prices start at £20 for children and £24 for adults, with a pre-sale event on February 12 and general sales beginning on February 14. Kayleen Walters from Mojang Studios expressed excitement about the London debut following a successful launch in Dallas, TX. Olivier Goulet from Supply + Demand described the experience as innovative and unique. Additionally, Merlin Entertainments has acquired the global theme park rights to Minecraft.

AppWizard

November 25, 2024

Trailers of the week: Minecraft, Elio, and Alien: Earth

This week, a black-and-white version of Johnny Mnemonic featuring Keanu Reeves was revisited, highlighting its plot holes and uneven pacing despite its visual charm. The audience applauded unexpectedly, contrasting its past reception. The latest trailer for A Minecraft Movie introduces a younger version of Steve, voiced by Jack Black, and features a cast including Jason Momoa, with a release date of April 4th and a Minecraft theme park planned for 2026. Pixar's Elio, directed by Adrian Molina, follows a child abducted by aliens, set for release on June 13th. The FX spinoff Alien: Earth will debut in summer 2025, exploring encounters with xenomorphs. Star Wars Outlaws has released its first DLC, Wild Card, featuring Lando Calrissian, available for .99. The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon is also set for release on June 13th, competing with Elio.

AppWizard

November 23, 2024

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Minecraft and Merlin Entertainments are planning to establish two theme parks in the UK and the US, with an investment of around £85 million. The parks are set to open in 2026 and 2027, although their exact locations are not yet disclosed. The parks will offer "digitally enabled real-life experiences" and include features such as exclusive in-game content access, Minecraft-themed accommodations, and dining options. The collaboration leverages Minecraft's popularity, with over 300 million copies sold since its launch in 2011, making it the best-selling game of all time.

AppWizard

November 23, 2024

Minecraft Getting Official Theme Park By Legoland Creators

Minecraft is set to enter the theme park industry through a collaboration between Merlin, Microsoft, and Mojang, with plans for immersive theme parks in the United States and the United Kingdom. Merlin's CEO, Scott O’Neill, highlighted the project as a significant milestone for the company and noted Minecraft's status as the best-selling video game of all time, with hundreds of millions of copies sold. The initiative aims to create cross-reality experiences, themed accommodations, and various attractions. The parks are expected to open in 2026 or 2027, coinciding with the release of an upcoming Minecraft movie, which may help generate interest.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Move over, Legoland, Minecraft is getting its own theme park

Minecraft is evolving into a physical experience with the announcement of two theme parks, one in the UK and one in the US, developed by Merlin Entertainment. The parks are set to open in 2026 and 2027, with an investment of over 0 million. Mojang has also released a trailer for a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Recently, over 188 million users engaged with Minecraft in the past 30 days, with more than 960,000 players active within the last hour.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Get ready to visit IRL Minecraft with two official theme parks announced for US and UK as part of $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

Minecraft is partnering with Merlin Entertainment in a collaboration valued at billion to create Minecraft-themed expansions at theme parks in the United States and the United Kingdom, with openings expected between 2026 and 2027. The initiative, branded as "Adventures Made Real," will include rides, themed accommodations, retail spaces, food and beverage options, and unique experiences that offer exclusive in-game content. Additionally, a Minecraft feature film is set to be released in 2025, featuring actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa. The PDP Realmz Minecraft controller has launched at a price of .99, providing a wireless experience with LED lighting for Xbox users.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

‘Minecraft’ Breaks Into the Real World With Huge Theme Park Deal

Minecraft will be featured in theme parks, with attractions set to open in 2026 and 2027, backed by a 0 million investment from Merlin Entertainments. Proposed locations for these attractions include sites in the UK and the US.