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AppWizard

December 11, 2025

Marble Arch pop-up theatre ‘looks like Minecraft tree’

A pop-up theatre designed to resemble a "Minecraft tree" will be located at the Marble Arch Mound, opening in April 2026 and operating until June 2028. The Westminster City Council's planning committee has unanimously approved the venue, which will temporarily house the Arts Theatre during its refurbishment. The theatre is designed for a lifespan of 20 years, with potential relocation after two years. Local support for the project is strong, although some councillors have expressed concerns about the building's green cladding. Historic England has reservations about the structure's impact on the Marble Arch's prominence. The theatre will feature an aluminium frame with recycled materials, a foyer, bar, and a stage at the western end, with shipping containers used for additional facilities. The Arts Theatre's last performance at its current location is scheduled for December 31.

AppWizard

April 5, 2025

Nintendo should have cribbed from Valve on how to make a good handheld tech demo

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct introduced a feature called Welcome Tour, which is priced at 990 yen (approximately £5), though there are speculations it may cost more. The feature has been described as a "glorified tech demo" or a "digital manual." In contrast, Valve's Aperture Desk Job is a free tech demo for the Steam Deck that effectively showcases its functionalities while incorporating humor and narrative elements from the Portal universe. It takes about half an hour to complete and has received positive reviews for its engaging gameplay and clever references. Many players find it both entertaining and educational. In comparison, the Welcome Tour has been criticized for its generic presentation and lack of creativity, highlighting a disparity between Nintendo's past successes and its current offerings.

BetaBeacon

February 15, 2025

15 best local multiplayer games for Android

Robotek is a fighting game where players square off against each other, taking turns hitting each other until one goes down. The local multiplayer aspect allows for a good time, where strategy matters more than anything.

AppWizard

November 16, 2024

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch was the best multiplayer mode ever, or maybe I just think that because it’s the only one I was ever good at

In multiplayer gaming, players often feel isolated when their interests don't align with others. Nostalgic memories include playing the card game War and Running Bases, while peers preferred basketball or football. A fondness for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is highlighted, where players enjoyed using the gravity gun to throw objects at friends, creating humorous moments. The gravity gun allowed players to manipulate the environment, offering a strategic advantage by using physics props instead of traditional weapons. This unconventional strategy transformed gameplay, enabling players to use everyday items as effective weapons. Challenges included the risk of being attacked unexpectedly and the potential for humorous mistakes. Despite fluctuating player interest, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch remains available for those wanting to revisit its chaotic gameplay, especially with the 20th anniversary approaching.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

In Toilet Spiders, there sure are a heck of a lot of toilets, and a heck of a lot of spiders

Players navigate an abandoned nuclear facility filled with toilets, searching for items like keys and security passes while encountering spiders. The game features a Geiger counter that becomes less effective due to the constant presence of spiders, leading players to rely on auditory cues. Players can use limited resources like lightbulbs and flashbang grenades to fend off spiders, but they have only three lives. The spiders have a cartoonish design and predictable behavior, creating a more playful atmosphere than a terrifying one. The game offers an hour of gameplay but is criticized for its repetitive nature and lack of compelling horror elements.