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AppWizard

April 9, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Climbs List of Top 10 Titles That Most Excite Audiences , But ‘Wicked’ Still Holds the Crown

This week, the Top 10 most-discussed entertainment options are as follows: 1. "Wicked" 2. "A Minecraft Movie" 3. "Snow White" 4. "Reacher" 5. "NCAA March Madness" 6. "Stranger Things" 7. "Major League Baseball" 8. "Grand Theft Auto VI" 9. "NBA Basketball" 10. "Severance" "Wicked" remains at No. 1, while "A Minecraft Movie" rises to No. 2 after a successful box office opening. "Snow White" drops to No. 3, and "Reacher" climbs to No. 4. "NCAA March Madness" moves up to No. 5, with Florida and UConn as champions. "Major League Baseball" debuts at No. 7, "Stranger Things" stays at No. 6, "Grand Theft Auto VI" returns at No. 8, "NBA Basketball" falls to No. 9, and "Severance" rounds out the list at No. 10.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Daily Update: AEW-Minecraft, Adam Copeland, Maria Kanellis

The latest issue of the Wrestling Observer includes updates on the John Cena/Cody Rhodes interview and WrestleMania plans, WBD's interest in UFC, a recap of the New Japan Cup, the announcement of the 2024 Gaspard/Huber award winners, ratings analysis, insights into CMLL’s upcoming event, a report on AAA champion's suspension, details on a WWE superstar's drug test failure, retirement notes regarding Homicide, updates on El Hijo del Santo’s retirement tour, news from Border City Wrestling, Mandy Rose's business aspirations, updates on AEW Dynasty, a lawsuit involving Ryan Nemeth against AEW, WWE's strategies against AEW, Lex Luger's Hall of Fame candidacy, evaluations of Dwayne Johnson’s ownership stake in TKO, Vince McMahon’s ownership valuation, injury updates, and developmental news. AEW's Dynamite will feature "A Minecraft Movie" as the presenting sponsor, with promotional content produced with The Outrunners. Adam Copeland expressed no regrets about joining AEW and emphasized his focus on the company's needs. Saraya discussed her departure from AEW on Busted Open Radio. Matt Hardy highlighted the importance of mentoring young talent. Maria Kanellis-Bennett announced a recent medical procedure. Tom Pestock has joined Busted Open Radio as a host. Cedric Alexander will appear on Insight with Chris Van Vliet. Ultimo Guerrero will participate in MLW Battle Riot VII on April 5. House of Glory is expanding its wrestling academy with a new training school in Orlando, Florida, opening in May.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Feb. 28: Indiana Jones and the great sale

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released by Bethesda and MachineGames in late 2024 and is currently available at a major discount on Steam. Steam is also offering discounts on Ubisoft titles, including Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Blizzard's Battle.net has released a significant mid-year update for World of Warcraft, and The War Within is available at a discount. Humble Choice subscribers can access games like Immortals of Aveum and Trepang2 for .99 a month, with various pricing tiers for additional bundles. A coupon code FEB15 provides a 15% discount on any PC game from select retailers.

BetaBeacon

February 26, 2025

Tokyo Beast is the latest blockchain game, with pre-registrations open on Android, iOS, and PC

Tokyo Beast has opened pre-registrations for a Xeno-Karate tournament set in a futuristic Tokyo in 2124. Participants can compete with a team of four androids known as Beast models or predict match outcomes as a spectator. The game introduces a win-loss prediction element using blockchain technology, but no purchase of NFTs or virtual currency is required to participate. Players can earn in-game items through predictions and exchange them for rewards. The Beast models have various skills based on their components, adding a strategic element to the battles. The game is designed for a global audience, with weekend championship matches offering additional opportunities to earn rewards. Pre-registration is open on multiple platforms, and players can join the Discord channel for updates.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing challenges with older games that use the PhysX system, particularly titles released between 2005 and 2013 designed for 32-bit CUDA hardware. Games like Mirror’s Edge, Unreal Tournament 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum may not perform well on the new hardware. Discussions indicate that while these games can run without PhysX, using it for enhanced effects can lead to performance drops, with an RTX 5090 showing lower frame rates in Borderlands 2 compared to the RTX 4090. Although PhysX effects were not critical to gameplay, older games often have compatibility issues with modern hardware, raising concerns about the preservation of video games as technology evolves.

AppWizard

February 16, 2025

9 PC games that are perfect to play at a LAN party

Counter-Strike 2 is a staple in the LAN community, allowing for various player counts and often hosted on dedicated local servers. Rocket League combines football and cars, accommodating up to six players in fast-paced matches. Minecraft allows players to easily open their worlds to LAN clients for shared creativity. Stardew Valley is a farming simulator for up to four players, known for its lightweight requirements. Left 4 Dead 2 is a four-player survival shooter focused on teamwork against zombies, with community mods available. Terraria is a 2D sandbox game that allows for straightforward multiplayer sessions. Unreal Tournament is an arena shooter designed for local multiplayer with skill-based gameplay. Mario Kart: Double Dash features a two-player-per-kart mechanic and can be played using the Dolphin Emulator. Age of Empires II is a real-time strategy game that supports skirmishes, cooperative campaigns, and has a Definitive Edition for easier LAN setup.

AppWizard

February 16, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Co-op festival grabs, fresh bundles, and much more

The Epic Games Store is offering F1 Manager 2024 for free until Thursday, February 20, at 8 am PT. Fanatical has launched the "Build Your Own Capcom Bundle" with iconic titles available at various pricing tiers. Humble's new Deckbuilder Bonanza includes three tiers of games, available for three weeks. Steam is hosting a festival for cooperative games with discounted prices. GOG is running a "Love At First Pixel" promotion with DRM-free games on sale. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Killing Floor 3 is an unapologetic throwback to the gory days of the horde shooter

Killing Floor 3 is a horde shooter where players fight against waves of Zeds, mutant monsters from the bioweapons corporation Horzine. The game features evolved character classes with unique abilities, such as the Commando with a drone and the Engineer with sound cannons. The progression system allows for quick leveling and unlocking traits, enhancing gameplay. Combat is dynamic, with upgraded Zeds exhibiting new abilities, including the Scrake's chainsaw and Crawlers' wall traversal. Gunplay encourages close-quarters combat, and the Ninja class focuses on melee attacks. The game maintains its cooperative gameplay essence and is set to release on March 25, 2025.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. isn’t just a PC port of a 19-year-old game: it’s the reason a diehard fighting game community can ‘finally reach out and play with each other across the world’

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a recent addition to the Virtua Fighter franchise, which originally debuted in Japanese arcades in 2006. The game was released on Steam last week, marking the series' first appearance on PC since the Windows 95 ports. R.E.V.O. features rollback netcode to enhance online play, allowing players from different regions to connect seamlessly. The game introduces balance changes for the first time in over a decade, inviting both new and veteran players to explore it anew. The Virtua Fighter community has actively sought to welcome new players through tournaments and online platforms, and Sega has responded positively to their advocacy.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in February

February features several key gaming events and notable game releases for PC gamers. Gaming Events: - The Six Invitational Rainbow Six Siege tournament: February 3-16. - D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas: February 11-13. - PGL Cluj Napoca CS2 tournament: February 14-23. - Steam Next Fest: Begins February 24. Game Releases: - February 3: Spirit Swap (Steam) - February 4: Blood Bar Tycoon (Steam) - February 5: Rift of the NecroDancer (Steam) - February 6: Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (Steam) - February 6: Keep Driving (Steam) - February 6: Sworn (Steam) - February 7: Slender Threads (Steam) - February 7: A Game About Digging A Hole (Steam) - February 12: Legacy: Steel & Sorcery (Steam) - February 12: Urban Myth Dissolution Center (Steam) - February 13: Dawnfolk (Steam) - February 14: Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (Steam) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Steam) - February 20: Era One (Steam) - February 20: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Steam) - February 21: Die in the Dungeon (Steam) - February TBD: Midnight Murder Club (Steam) - February TBD: Tiny Pasture (Steam)