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July 26, 2025

Quarantine Zone creator reveals 3 reasons the zombie sim went viral on TikTok

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players scan survivors for signs of a zombie virus and decide whether to grant them passage or eliminate them. The game has over a million wishlists on Steam and a publishing deal with Devolver Digital, marking a significant achievement for a developer's first demo. The gameplay loop lasts one minute, allowing players to inspect refugees and make decisions quickly, which has contributed to its popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. A TikTok video from a playtest garnered 30 million views, highlighting the game's viral potential.

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July 20, 2025

Jack Black’s ‘Lava Chicken’ song has arrived in ‘Minecraft’

A remixed version of Jack Black’s song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ from A Minecraft Movie has been added to Minecraft with the 1.21.94 update on July 14. The song, which is 34 seconds long, became the shortest-ever Billboard chart hit in April and reached Number 21 on the UK Top 40 charts. Players can obtain the music disc featuring Hyper Potions’ rendition by defeating a baby Zombie riding a Chicken, known as a Chicken Jockey. The addition received mixed reactions from gamers, with some praising it and others wishing for it to fade. The film adaptation of Minecraft has been successful in 2025, leading to discussions about cinema etiquette due to audience behavior during screenings. Jack Black made a surprise appearance at a screening, advising fans against disruptive actions. Additionally, Tony Hawk discussed his efforts to include tracks from Fontaines D.C. and IDLES in the Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack.

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July 20, 2025

Epic Games Store Users Can Now Get Viral Horror Game for Free

Prime Gaming is offering a bonus free game for subscribers of Amazon Prime, which is Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a classic horror title released in 2010. To redeem the free Epic Games Store code, users must have an Amazon Prime subscription, and the redemption window is open until August 11. Amnesia: The Dark Descent is the first entry in a series by Frictional Games and has received an 85 score on Metacritic and an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. The game offers an immersive first-person survival horror experience, with gameplay lasting around 8 to 12 hours.

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July 19, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Automation fests, Civilization for free, charity specials, and more

The Epic Games Store is giving away Civilization VI: Platinum Edition until July 24, which includes the base game, two expansions, and six DLC packs. Next week, Legion TD 2 will be the new free offering. The Humble Store has launched the Devil Trigger Collection for action game fans, featuring DmC: Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry HD Collection at a discounted price, with the full bundle available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a Make a Wish charity sale with discounts on popular games. Additionally, there are DRM-free discounts available on the GOG store. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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July 17, 2025

Steam’s slop problem has gotten much worse as reports say the number of games using GenAI has gone up almost 800% in the last year alone

The number of games on Steam disclosing the use of Generative AI has surged by nearly 800% over the past year, with just under 8,000 titles currently utilizing this technology, representing approximately 7% of the total Steam library. A year ago, around 1,000 games were reported to disclose the use of Generative AI. The influx of low-effort, AI-generated content has raised concerns among developers and players, particularly regarding quality dilution in gaming storefronts like the Nintendo eShop. Some developers have faced imitation of their popular titles, leading to frustration over misleading consumers. While some developers have stopped using AI due to backlash, others have adopted defensive language about their practices. The reported figures reflect only those developers who voluntarily disclose their use of Generative AI, suggesting the actual prevalence may be higher. Generative AI is being used in various ways, including for content moderation in games like Comedy Night, which filters offensive user-uploaded content. An artist known for contributions to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei attempted to train an AI model to replicate their style but found the results unsatisfactory, illustrating the challenges of AI in creative fields.

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July 16, 2025

Steve’s Lava Chicken Song Added to Minecraft, but You’ll Need to Hunt a Chicken Jockey to Find It

A new update for Minecraft, version 1.21.93, introduces a remixed music disc featuring the Lava Chicken song from A Minecraft Movie, originally performed by Jack Black and reimagined by Hyper Potions. Players can obtain this remix by defeating a Chicken Jockey, a baby Zombie riding a Chicken. The remix has been noted for its catchy dubstep beats, even more addictive than the original. The song gained popularity after the film grossed nearly 5 million and became the shortest track to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song's lyrics include playful phrases like "la-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken," and it was created by Black in collaboration with director Jared Hess.

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July 15, 2025

Minecraft adds the viral Lava Chicken song from the movie into the game, but to get it you’ll need to defeat a foe so rare I’ve not even seen one in my 16 years of playing

The Lava Chicken song, created by Hyper Potions, has been added to Minecraft as an 8-bit-style instrumental track in the 1.21.94 Bedrock update. Players can obtain this music disc by defeating a chicken jockey, which has a low spawn rate of 0.25% to 0.4875%. To find a chicken jockey, players can breed chickens and wait for zombies to spawn at night.

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July 15, 2025

Minecraft says to hell with it, adds in-game version of Lava Chicken song, which you get by beating a chicken jockey

Parents of children who enjoy Minecraft have been exposed to the song "LA-LA-LA-LAVA CHI-CHI-CHI-CHICKEN," performed by Jack Black, which has become popular in households and is the shortest song to enter the Billboard Top 100. The Minecraft update version 1.21.94 introduces the music disc "Lava Chicken," created by Hyper Potions, and features new gameplay elements such as Happy Ghasts that can be harnessed and leashed. The Minecraft movie has been successful, leading to plans for a sequel, with the song "Lava Chicken" and a memorable chicken jockey moment contributing to its popularity.

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July 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Ends Its Theatrical Run. How Much Did It Make?

Jack Black and Jason Momoa’s A Minecraft Movie concluded its theatrical run on July 2, earning a domestic total of ,949,195 and a worldwide gross of ,149,195, which includes ,200,000 from international ticket sales. The film debuted in theaters on April 4 and became available for digital streaming on May 13, followed by its release on HBO Max on June 20. It had a production budget of 0 million. As of the latest update, it is the highest-grossing film domestically in 2025, although it faces competition from Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, which has a worldwide gross of .6 million.

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July 8, 2025

7 viral AI apps every Android users should try in 2025

AI applications are gaining popularity among Android users in India, transforming content creation, communication, and leisure activities. A list of seven notable AI applications includes: 1. CapCut AI Tools - Evolved from a video editor to a tool for content creators with features like script-to-video conversion and automatic captioning. 2. Picsart AI Photo Studio - Offers AI background removal, text-to-image generation, and various filters, catering to digital artists and marketers. 3. Reface AI - Known for face-swapping and animated avatars, utilizing advanced AI face-tracking technology. 4. AI Mirror - Converts photos into stylized anime or fantasy portraits, popular among Gen Z users. 5. Lensa AI - Features intelligent retouching and portrait enhancement, particularly for profile pictures and dating apps. 6. YouTube Summarized - Summarizes lengthy videos into concise bullet points, useful for students and news enthusiasts. 7. Pi AI - Engages users in a conversational style with emotional intelligence, suitable for journaling and self-reflection.