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April 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ On Pace For $80 Million Box Office In Weekend 2

Jack Black and Jason Momoa's A Minecraft Movie earned 3 million during its opening weekend from 4,263 locations in North America and surpassed the 0 million threshold domestically by Thursday. The film's global total exceeded 3 million within three days. For its second weekend, projections suggest it could earn around million, defying earlier estimates of million. Competing against five new releases, The King of Kings is expected to earn over million from 3,200 theaters, while The Amateur is projected to earn around million from 3,400 venues, and Warfare is expected to generate approximately million from 2,670 theaters. The mystery thriller Drop is anticipated to bring in .7 million from 3,085 theaters. Final box office figures will be released on Monday.

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April 12, 2025

The 20 best games on PC

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is a strategy game that revitalized the original XCOM 2, which faced criticism for technical issues and gameplay frustrations. The game involves defending against extraterrestrial invaders in a turn-based tactical format, where players command a squad of soldiers and face the possibility of permadeath. The War of the Chosen expansion introduces new enemy types, allied factions, unique soldier classes, formidable bosses, and a variety of mission types, enhancing the gameplay experience. The game emphasizes player-driven storytelling, where decisions impact the narrative, and offers high replayability due to its tactical depth and evolving challenges.

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April 12, 2025

‘Minecraft,’ an Auteurist Hit

Ray Mendoza co-wrote and co-directed the film Warfare alongside Alex Garland. The film features intense sound design, including sounds of grenades, IEDs, and overflights, which enhances the viewing experience. There is a discussion about the film's narrative, countering the notion that it serves as pro-war propaganda, and comparing it to other anti-war films like Come and See and Paths of Glory. A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess, follows a young artist named Henry in the fictional town of Chuglass, Idaho. The film incorporates humor and absurdity, featuring moments like a Minecraft “villager” falling for Jennifer Coolidge and Jason Momoa's character charging a child for mentorship. The film currently holds a 47 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, there is an upcoming episode of Bulwark Goes to Hollywood featuring a discussion with Alissa Wilkinson about her new book on Joan Didion, titled We Tell Ourselves Stories.

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April 11, 2025

Over 1000 Classic PC Games Are Dirt Cheap Right Now On GOG

Good Old Games (GOG) is hosting a sale featuring classic PC games, including titles like Deus Ex, Fear, Theme Hospital, Sim City 4, and Fallout New Vegas, which ends on April 25. The Classics Promo game sale, launched on April 10, includes 1,000 games available exclusively on PC without the need for additional software. Many games are priced low, with some below . GOG's preservation program ensures that even if a publisher removes a game, it remains playable on modern hardware.

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April 11, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase returns in June with first-party studios, third-party partners, and a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 8, featuring new titles from first-party and third-party studios, including an in-depth look at Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2, projected for release in 2025. Other anticipated projects include Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, a Perfect Dark reboot, and Arkane's interpretation of Blade. The showcase will be streamed on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

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April 10, 2025

As ‘Minecraft’ Eyes Over $65 Million 2nd Weekend, Revenge, War and Jesus Offer Box Office Alternatives

Warner Bros./Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” is set to release this weekend, competing against films like Disney/20th Century’s “The Amateur” and Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings.” “Minecraft” has already achieved a domestic opening of 3 million, surpassing “Barbie,” despite a 47% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Exhibitors expect a second weekend drop of less than 60%, projecting total earnings of at least million, with speculation it could exceed million. “The King of Kings” is projected to earn between and million, having generated around million in presales. Disney/20th Century’s “The Amateur” is expected to open with around million from 3,300 theaters, with a budget of million. A24’s “Warfare” is projected to earn around million from 2,650 theaters, while Universal/Blumhouse’s “Drop” is anticipated to open with -7 million from 3,000 theaters.

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April 9, 2025

Horizon Forbidden West gets rare, hefty discount

The price of Horizon Forbidden West has dropped from £49.99 to £25.99 on CD Keys, marking the lowest price observed in some time. The game is set six months after Horizon Zero Dawn and follows the protagonist, Aloy, as she uncovers the origins of a mysterious plague in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The Complete Edition includes additional content such as the Burning Shores story expansion. This offer is available for players in the UK and is expected to sell out quickly.

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April 8, 2025

Jared Hess’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Proves Again that Failing Upwards Is a Hollywood Superpower

The film A Minecraft Movie has received a 48 percent rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have given it an 88 percent score. It has achieved significant box-office success, earning 2 million domestically and over 0 million globally, making it the largest opening for any video-game adaptation, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Director Jared Hess, despite a history of underwhelming projects, was given a budget of 0 million for this film, which benefited from established intellectual property and the star power of Jack Black and Jason Momoa.

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April 3, 2025

Epic Games Store Has 86-Rated RPG for Free

The Epic Games Store is offering Cat Quest II as a free game for PC users this week. Once claimed, the game is permanently available to players with an Epic Games Store account. Cat Quest II, developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive, is an action-RPG that follows the story of two kings in a world of cats and dogs amidst a war. The game has received positive reviews, with Metacritic ratings between 80 and 86, a 4.7 out of 5 stars on the Epic Games Store, and an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. Gameplay lasts between 7 to 12 hours, depending on the player's style and goals.

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April 2, 2025

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

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.