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The Secret Weapon Behind the VFX of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
AppWizard
April 26, 2025

The Secret Weapon Behind the VFX of ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Director Jared Hess helmed "A Minecraft Movie," which emphasizes creativity and the struggle between freedom and oppression. The film features a villain named Malgosha, a Piglin ruler from the Nether, voiced by Rachel House, with motion capture by Allan Henry. Production VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon discussed the challenges of integrating live-action actors like Jason Momoa and Jack Black with animated characters while maintaining the game's aesthetic. The team developed a tool called "Bloktz" for achieving the distinctive "Minecraft" look, and twelve variants of the Piglin army were designed. The Creeper character, initially a coding error, underwent numerous design iterations to maintain its pixelated essence. Malgosha's design was inspired by characters like Emperor Palpatine and Mama Fratelli, with adjustments made for expressiveness. The film's conclusion features an improvised moment between Jack Black's character and Malgosha, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the production.
At least it's not NFTs this time: The new Wizardry RPG is a gacha game
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March 10, 2025

At least it’s not NFTs this time: The new Wizardry RPG is a gacha game

The original Wizardry, released in 1981, was a pioneering title in party-based computer role-playing games (CRPGs) and inspired an anime adaptation. The franchise has seen a revival, including a faithful remake and unconventional offerings like a blockchain-based game and a gacha game. Wizardry Variants Daphne, available on mobile and Steam, features first-person dungeon-crawling and grid-based movement. Players can collect treasures, including bones of fallen adventurers, which can be revived with a randomized selection system. The game includes a complex economy with various currencies and season passes, and players can engage without spending, although there is an energy mechanic called Fortitude. Reviving characters with low Fortitude carries risks, but is less punishing than in the original game. The original anime adaptation reflects the game's themes and elements, and Wizardry has significantly influenced both CRPGs and JRPGs, inspiring contemporary titles.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review
AppWizard
December 6, 2024

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a game developed by MachineGames and published by Microsoft, set to be released on December 8, 2024, with advanced access available from December 5, priced at £60. The game features a mixed stealth system, relying on simple line-of-sight mechanics, and offers a disguise system for navigating open-world hubs. Combat mechanics include a punch and counter system with a generous parry window, and a boss fight that blends combat with horror elements. The game has a three-act structure with open-world hubs, including visually rich environments like Vatican City and the Pyramids of Giza. Players can engage in main story quests and side missions, with a playtime of around 30 hours. Troy Baker voices Indiana Jones, supported by a diverse cast, and the game showcases impressive graphics despite some performance issues on lower-end systems. Compatibility with the Steam Deck may be limited.
We just beat a PC gaming villain: 2K removes its pointless, game-breaking launcher from its entire catalogue
AppWizard
November 26, 2024

We just beat a PC gaming villain: 2K removes its pointless, game-breaking launcher from its entire catalogue

2K has officially announced the discontinuation of the 2K Launcher, effective November 18, 2024, following widespread user frustration and performance issues. The launcher will be removed from all games that utilized it on both Epic Games Store and Steam. A follow-up update for complete removal was rolled out on November 25. The beta version of the launcher has also been eliminated from Civilization V. XCOM 2 will now offer options to launch either the original or a new mod launcher, while players can still launch the game directly without mods. All mod launchers are compatible with the Steam Deck.
Spider-Man 2 DLC hopes dashed as Insomniac confirms "we have no additional story content planned" while touting the new PC port
AppWizard
October 18, 2024

Spider-Man 2 DLC hopes dashed as Insomniac confirms “we have no additional story content planned” while touting the new PC port

Insomniac has announced that there will be no additional story expansions for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The upcoming PC port, launching on January 30, will include previously released post-launch content such as New Game+, new suits, color variants, and Photo Mode features. The PC version will have enhanced ray-tracing options and support for keyboard and mouse controls, ultra widescreen, and various graphical options.
The Plucky Squire review
AppWizard
September 26, 2024

The Plucky Squire review

The upcoming 2D adventure game, developed by All Possible Futures and published by Devolver, is scheduled for release on September 17, 2024, priced at in the U.S. and £25 in the U.K. Players control Jot, a squire aiming to thwart the villain Humgrump, starting in a 2D storybook format. The game features an upgradable sword that displays playful words upon striking enemies and includes innovative mechanics such as manipulating the storybook with tools like stamps and the ability to alter text within the book. Gameplay includes various segments, such as rhythm combat and stealth sequences, and players can engage in a turn-based RPG interlude. Some technical issues have been reported, including glitches with save files, but updates are expected to address these concerns.
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