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August 20, 2025

PSA: LEGO Advent Calendars for 2025 Are Here & Feature Minecraft, Star Wars & More

There are 18 Fridays remaining until Christmas, prompting early planning for holiday surprises. LEGO has released seasonal Advent calendars featuring themes like Minecraft, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Disney Frozen. These calendars include themed builds and mini figures, with prices starting at an undisclosed amount. The LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar will be available for purchase on September 1, 2025, featuring over 300 pieces. The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is designed for children aged six and up, focusing on droid-building stories. The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar includes 10 collectible mini builds, six buildable figures, and eight minifigures. The LEGO x Disney Frozen Advent Calendar features 24 mini builds and five characters, with the box transforming into a game.

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August 15, 2025

Crafting Curriculum: Integrating Minecraft Eco Detectives in the Classroom

An interactive session invites educators to use Minecraft as a learning tool to teach various skills and meet curriculum outcomes. Participants will engage in gameplay to facilitate student investigations and connect in-game challenges with real-world environmental issues. The workshop is suitable for both newcomers and experienced users of Minecraft, focusing on inquiry, critical thinking, and environmental consciousness. Pricing is available for non-department teachers, department teachers, and pre-service teachers.

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August 14, 2025

I dove deep into Steam’s 4X Fest, and these are the six best games on discount you should grab before the sale is over

The Steam 4X Fest is currently running until August 18 at 10 am PT, focusing on 4X strategy games. Notable titles featured include: - Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019, Triumph Studios, .19 / £8.49): A sci-fi 4X game with quirky factions and mod support. - Stellaris (2016, Paradox Development Studio, .99 / £8.74): A complex game set in space, offering unique playthroughs through procedural generation. - Galactic Civilizations 4 (2023, Stardock Entertainment, .99 / £15.24): An approachable 4X game allowing players to craft spaceships and choose various strategies. - Age of Wonders 4 (2023, Triumph Studios, .99 / £25.19): Features asymmetrical factions, cross-platform multiplayer, and customization options. - Civilization 6 (2016, Firaxis Games, .99 / £4.99): A popular entry in the series with engaging gameplay and expansions that enhance replayability.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

I cannot believe one of the best indie games of all time just got new DLC 17 years later

The indie game studio The Behemoth announced new downloadable content (DLC) for Castle Crashers, originally released in August 2008. The Painter Boss Paradise DLC, launched in June 2024, includes access to the Steam Workshop with approximately 8,000 new files uploaded in the last 24 hours. Trending character mods include ISAAC CLARKE from Dead Space, DOOM FELLA, and a Bottle of Ranch.

AppWizard

August 4, 2025

This week in PC Games: a new Mafia, a bustling Homeworld homage, a cosmic lighthouse and some strange jigsaws

In the first week of RPS Post-Graham, the office atmosphere is chaotic, with a resident Viking serpent named Horace and a demanding news hub called the Maw. The wifi network frequently changes its name to "Execute Order 66." The staff is engaging in morale-boosting activities, including reminiscing about video game intros. New PC games introduced this week include: - Texnoplazm: A gun-fu brawl-o-shooter set in an urban landscape with sorcerous technology. - Tall Trails: An exploratron featuring a golem with a rocket-powered boot. - Static Dread: A game where players manage a lighthouse during a cosmic apocalypse. - Era One: A real-time space strategy simulation for fans of Homeworld. - Mafia: The Old Country: A game set in pre-WWI Sicily with car chases and shoot-outs. - The Royal Writ: A card game roguelite inspired by Inscryption and Monster Train. - Wildwood Down: A point-and-click comedy mystery featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. - Artis Impact: A pixel-art RPG with a unique aesthetic. - The Lilliput Workshop: An automation game inspired by Brio toy train sets. - Cleanfall: A game featuring a mining robot in a world of insects and airships. Staff activities include James creating buzzwords for graphics cards, Ollie working on a guide to Life, Jeremy lost in literary thoughts, and Mark battling his neighbors, the Ice Giants.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

Among Us 3D is adding a new limited-time feature I haven’t thought about in 20 years: VIP mode

In Team Fortress Classic's VIP mode, known as The Hunted, one player takes on the role of the Civilian, the 10th class, who is unarmed and must be protected by teammates from a squad of snipers. This mode emphasizes strategy and teamwork as players navigate between safe zones. Similar modes have appeared in other games, such as Counter-Strike 1.6's Assassination and Halo 3's Escort, but many have not transitioned to newer titles. Recently, the VIP concept has seen a revival in Among Us 3D's Critical Cargo event, which is active until October 2.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

This sci-fi horror racer is one of my favorite PC games, and it’s currently going for less than a fiver during the Steam racing fest

Distance debuted in 2018, featuring a blend of grimy sci-fi aesthetics and arcade racing gameplay. It includes an extensive campaign with psychedelic visuals and precision racing mechanics, offering a variety of tracks and Steam Workshop support for user-generated content. The game has both online and splitscreen multiplayer options but is noted for its captivating single-player experience. Recently, Distance's price dropped to .49 on Steam. The Steam Racing Fest has introduced various racing games on sale, including Distance, Redout, and Trackmania, encouraging players to explore beyond mainstream titles.

AppWizard

July 28, 2025

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game review

Players immerse themselves in a life simulation game called Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, set in the town of Bywater, where they experience the daily lives of hobbits through activities like cooking, fishing, and farming. The game is developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, priced at .99 in the U.S. and £29.99 in the UK. Players take on the role of a newcomer helping local hobbits, engaging in detailed environments to forage for ingredients and prepare meals. The cooking system allows players to create various dishes, enhancing the gameplay experience, while foraging and fishing offer limited engagement. Farming is restricted to small planter boxes, and quests often involve repetitive tasks. The game features complex hobbit characters, adding depth to the narrative, but overall, it may lack gameplay variety and depth.

AppWizard

July 25, 2025

Google faces new EU antitrust complaint over restrictions on removing pre-installed Android apps

A coalition of five digital rights and privacy organizations has filed a complaint against Google under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), alleging that the company restricts user autonomy on Android devices by making it difficult to remove or disable pre-installed applications like Google Search, Chrome, and Maps. The complaint claims that Google, designated as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the DMA, fails to comply with legal obligations to allow users to uninstall default services easily. Users reportedly face hidden settings, complicated instructions, and misleading warnings when trying to disable Google apps, which the coalition argues are designed to keep users reliant on Google's services. The European Commission has received the complaint and will review it as part of its enforcement process for the DMA, which allows for fines up to 10% of a company's global annual revenue and mandates changes in business practices for compliance.

AppWizard

July 24, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Serial Cleaner, Little Big Workshop, Prune, more

Google Play announced Android deals, including pre-order offers for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, which end today. These offers come with cash savings and free gifts such as a Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Buds, or a Galaxy tablet.