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February 27, 2025

A Selection of New PC Games Worth Playing in 2025

In 2025, the PC gaming landscape features several must-play titles, including: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A highly anticipated installment with impressive gunplay, a return of zombies, and new weapons and features. - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: A sequel set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, focusing on survival and resourcefulness. - WoW The War Within: An update to World of Warcraft introducing a new Story Mode feature, attracting returning players. - Marvel Rivals: A game featuring superhero battles that has gained popularity for its exhilarating gameplay. - Civilization VII: Released in February, it has received positive reviews for enhancements, including new Ages and expanded resources. Other notable games include Age of Mythology Retold, Fallout London, Black Myth Wukong, Frostpunk 2, Ara History Untold, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.

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 24, 2025

One Play Store rival fewer: Amazon shutters its Android app store

Amazon will close its app store for Android devices on August 20, after which users will not be able to access the platform or guarantee the functionality of previously downloaded apps. The app store will remain operational for devices running on Fire OS, such as Fire TV and Fire tablets. Additionally, Amazon's Appstore will be removed from the Microsoft Store on March 5, coinciding with the discontinuation of support for the Windows Subsystem for Android. Users are advised to cancel app subscriptions and seek alternatives like Google's Play Store and others. Amazon Coins will also be discontinued on August 20, but users can use existing Coins until then, with refunds for any unused Coins to be provided later.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon to Discontinue Amazon Coins and Amazon Appstore on Android

Amazon will cease the availability of Amazon Coins on February 20, 2025, and the Amazon Appstore on Android devices will be discontinued on August 20, 2025. Customers must use any remaining Amazon Coins by that date, as unspent balances will be refunded afterward. The Appstore will still be available on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. Additionally, the Appstore will not be downloadable from the Microsoft store on Windows 11 devices starting March 6, 2024. Amazon Web Services will stop accepting new customers for Amazon Chime on February 19, 2025, with full support until February 20, 2026. The social commerce feature, Inspire, integrated into the Amazon shopping app in 2022, will also be discontinued.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon’s App Store On Android Is Closing: When And What You Need To Know

Amazon will close its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' on August 20, 2025. New app submissions targeting Android devices are no longer accepted, but developers can update existing applications until the closure date. Existing apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore will remain accessible until the shutdown, but their functionality may vary afterward. Users can still access these apps on Fire TVs and Fire tablets. The Amazon Coins virtual currency program will also be discontinued on the same date, and users must use their remaining balance before it expires, as no additional purchases can be made. Developers are not required to take action, but users are advised to seek alternatives on the Google Play Store and review their subscriptions linked to the Amazon Appstore.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon is closing its Android app store

Amazon will close its Android app store on August 20, 2025. Developers can no longer submit new applications but can submit updates for existing apps until the closure date. In-app purchases have been disabled for customers in Japan, while users in other regions can continue using the app store until it closes. Amazon cannot guarantee the functionality of apps downloaded from the store after the closure. Subscriptions purchased through the app store can still be managed within the app or via the website. Amazon Coins will no longer be available for purchase, and unused Coins will be refunded after the store's closure. The app store will still operate on Amazon's proprietary devices, including Fire TV and Fire Tablet.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon to shut down its Android app store on August 20

Amazon will phase out its Android app store, with the final operation day on August 20, 2025. Developers can no longer submit new applications for Android devices, but updates for existing apps will be accepted until the shutdown. Users can access previously downloaded apps, but functionality is not guaranteed post-shutdown. The app store will remain operational on Amazon's Fire OS devices. Amazon ceased operations of the Appstore on Windows 11 devices in March 2024. The Amazon Coins program has been discontinued, with no new purchases available and remaining balances refunded after August 20. Starting February 20, 2025, customers in the JP marketplace will be unable to make in-app purchases or earn and redeem Amazon Points on the Android app store, though they can still do so on Fire Tablets or at Amazon.co.jp.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon will suspend support for its Appstore on Android

Amazon will close its Appstore for Android devices effective August 20. New app submissions will not be accepted, but developers can update existing apps until the deadline. The Appstore, operational in 200 countries, primarily serves Amazon devices. After the closure, previously downloaded apps may not function on Android devices. Amazon will also discontinue its virtual currency, Amazon Coins, with refunds for unused coins after the deadline. The Appstore will continue to operate on Amazon's proprietary devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablet.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Minecraft’s Top 5 Tips for Safer Gaming

Minecraft is promoting "Top 5 Tips for Safe Gaming" in recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 11, aimed at supporting families in Australia and New Zealand. Recent statistics show that 89% of individuals aged 8-17 in Australia engage in online gaming, with 40% having interacted with strangers and over half of teen gamers encountering harmful content. In New Zealand, 80% of children aged 8-17 are involved in online gaming, with half of teenagers reporting conflicts with friends due to gaming. The tips include: 1. Understand Online Interactions: Teach children not to share personal information, use reporting tools, and maintain open dialogue about interactions. 2. Set Up A Child Account: Use the Xbox Family Settings App for age-appropriate accounts and content settings. 3. Recognise In-Game Purchases: Differentiate between virtual currency and real money, set spending limits, and review purchase requests. 4. Balance Screen Time: Create a balanced schedule for gaming and other activities, set playtime limits, and encourage breaks. 5. Build a Safe Online World: Help set up private servers, use moderation tools, and organize supervised activities within the game.

AppWizard

September 5, 2024

Riot tweaks regional virtual currency valuations

Riot Games announced adjustments to the valuation of virtual currency for its games, effective September 18th, in response to global economic conditions and to prevent exploitation of regional pricing disparities. The changes will affect League of Legends, Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift, with significant increases in virtual currency prices for players in Ukraine: Wild Rift (76%), League of Legends (73%), Teamfight Tactics (73%), Valorant (66%), and Legends of Runeterra (64%). Conversely, players in South America, Mexico, and India will see price decreases, while players in the United States and Canada will experience no changes. Riot Games aims to balance prices across regions to combat manipulation and ensure fairness in the gaming community.