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Hytale Feels Like Little More Than A Neat Minecraft Texture Pack
AppWizard
January 16, 2026

Hytale Feels Like Little More Than A Neat Minecraft Texture Pack

Hytale is an early access game that has been in development for a decade, facing a cancellation by Riot Games before its revival in November. The game features mechanics such as jumping two blocks high and a combat system that requires timing for attacks, which are similar to potential mods in Minecraft. Hytale includes familiar mobs like skeletons, spiders, zombies, and golems, alongside new creatures like goblins and Kweebecs, and a mysterious area known as the Void. Crafting in Hytale is more complex than in Minecraft, requiring multiple workstations, and workbenches can recognize adjacent chest contents. Despite its unique elements, Hytale often feels derivative of Minecraft, with similar sounds and inventory mechanics. Future updates, including an anticipated Adventure Mode, aim to introduce RPG-like storylines and quests. The game currently faces balancing issues but remains visually appealing, though it has not surpassed Minecraft's foundational elements.
The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know
AppWizard
December 29, 2025

The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know

Zombies in Minecraft spawn in dimly lit areas, pursue players, and are harmed by sunlight unless sheltered. They can break wooden doors on hard difficulty, pick up weapons or armor, and can chain-aggro when one groans. In Survival Mode, they motivate players to build defenses, provide rotten flesh for dogs, and offer experience points. In Creative Mode, they are used to test mob farms and traps, with customizable skins available. In Adventure Mode, they are utilized for scripted events and challenges. Recent updates have improved their pathfinding, spawn dynamics, sound design, and textures. Players can prevent spawns with light, use shields, gain height advantage, farm zombies for XP, and keep extra blocks for emergencies.
Hytale, the contender for Minecraft’s throne, rises from the ashes in a historic move
AppWizard
November 19, 2025

Hytale, the contender for Minecraft’s throne, rises from the ashes in a historic move

Simon Collins-Laflamme announced on X that Hypixel Studios has acquired Hytale from Riot Games, marking a significant turning point for the game. The team has repurchased the project, reinstated over 30 developers, and pledged to independently fund the game for at least the next decade. Hytale was initially announced in 2018 and gained over 30 million views for its trailer. However, Riot Games announced the studio's closure and Hytale's cancellation on June 23, 2025, due to the project's complexity. Collins-Laflamme expressed his determination to reclaim Hytale and offered to invest his own funds to buy back the game. The acquisition involved a complete repurchase of intellectual property without external investors, and Hytale will be financed through the creators' resources. The team plans to revert to the legacy engine used in earlier iterations and focus on delivering a playable game on PC first, with early access available on Windows. The team cautioned players about potential bugs and unbalanced systems in early access, with a focus on refining the living world, sandbox elements, and modding tools.
Hytale, the Minecraft-Like MMO, Is Resurrected by Its Creator and Will Launch Soon in Early Access
AppWizard
November 18, 2025

Hytale, the Minecraft-Like MMO, Is Resurrected by Its Creator and Will Launch Soon in Early Access

Simon "Hypixel" Collins-Laflamme has regained the rights to Hytale from Riot Games, shifting the game's development direction after the studio's closure announcement. Hytale was originally acquired by Riot Games in April 2020, but faced challenges due to a new game engine that did not meet gameplay feature expectations. The studio is returning to its original vision, welcoming back over thirty developers and planning additional hires. An early access date is forthcoming, but players should expect potential crashes and incomplete features. Hytale currently includes over 100 NPCs and various items and blocks, though Adventure Mode and official minigames will not be available at launch. The development team encourages community-created minigames and modding will be integral to the game, with plans to provide access to server source code in the coming months.
Bishoujo horror adventure game ERROR:Ai.lien announced for PC
AppWizard
November 5, 2025

Bishoujo horror adventure game ERROR:Ai.lien announced for PC

Tokyo-based developer Gamincat is set to launch ERROR:Ai.lien, a bishoujo horror adventure game, on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features an AI girl named Airi who observes and learns from players, leading to a narrative that evolves from affection to dependence and madness. Players can advance through the story, engage in adventure segments, and revisit scenes for alternative routes. The game includes a Story Mode with visual novel mechanics and an Adventure Mode with item collection and movement controls. Mini-games include a fast-food job, balloon challenges, and "Old Maid." The initial playthrough lasts two to three hours, with subsequent playthroughs revealing new scenes. The soundtrack features an unsettling score, and the game includes full Japanese voice acting by Hiyori Kono.
Dwarf Fortress' Siege Update is out now, renewing Bay 12 Games' quest to create a simulation more complex than life itself
AppWizard
November 4, 2025

Dwarf Fortress’ Siege Update is out now, renewing Bay 12 Games’ quest to create a simulation more complex than life itself

The Siege Update for Dwarf Fortress has been launched, enhancing the Steam version of the game. It introduces dynamic siege mechanics where invaders, organized into various roles, actively lay siege to fortresses using sophisticated tactics. Goblin siege engineers can construct structures and launch surprise attacks. New defensive tools, including a rapid-fire bolt thrower and improved catapults and ballistae, have been added. Players can still use traditional defense tactics, but invaders can now free captured allies from traps. Existing saves are compatible with the update, although some features may not carry over. Players can also disable new enemy behaviors if desired.
Minecraft New Update 3.23/1.033 Released for Bedrock 1.21.120
AppWizard
October 28, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.23/1.033 Released for Bedrock 1.21.120

Mojang has released the Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.120 update on October 28, which is recognized as patch 3.23/1.033. The update includes new features and numerous bug fixes. Key updates include: - Tadpoles now spawn beneath Frogspawn blocks. - Fixed issues with block destruction in Adventure Mode and various Copper block textures. - New sound effects and vibrations for interacting with Shelves. - Corrections to commands like /locate biome and Damage command. - Resolved gameplay issues related to Sign blocks, teleportation, and Shield mechanics. - Improvements in graphical enhancements, including ambient occlusion and water surface reflections. - New items available in Creative Mode and adjustments to mob behaviors, including drops from Chicken Jockeys and Copper Golems. - Changes to PlayStation 4 download storage and various sound effects. - Stability improvements and user interface updates, including cursor placement and gamma adjustment. - World generation fixes to prevent structures from building atop features at chunk borders.
Fine, guess I'll play another 200 hours of Plants Vs Zombies since the remaster is perfect for Steam Deck
AppWizard
October 23, 2025

Fine, guess I’ll play another 200 hours of Plants Vs Zombies since the remaster is perfect for Steam Deck

The acquisition of PopCap by EA led to significant layoffs and a shift towards mobile game development, resulting in sequels like Plants vs. Zombies 2 and Peggle 2 that were not released on PC. The recent release of Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted features visual enhancements, new game modes, and minigames, including Cloudy Day mode and hardcore mode with permadeath. It includes bonus levels that reference the original game, creative challenges, and local multiplayer options. The game retains all original minigames, survival mode, and the Zen Garden, offering a comprehensive experience for fans.
Minecraft New Update 3.20 Ushers in Bedrock 1.21.111 "The Copper Age"
AppWizard
October 2, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.20 Ushers in Bedrock 1.21.111 “The Copper Age”

The latest Minecraft update, "The Copper Age," is version 1.21.111 for Bedrock and 3.20/1.029 for consoles, released on September 30. Key features include: - Copper Chest: Players can summon a copper golem to acquire a copper chest, which can oxidize or be preserved with wax. It can be crafted from a standard chest and copper ingots. - Copper Equipment: Copper can be used to craft tools, weapons, and armor that do not oxidize. Copper armor has higher durability than leather but less than iron. - Copper Golem: Summoned with copper and carved pumpkins, it collects and sorts items from copper chests. It drops 1 to 3 copper ingots upon demise and can transform into a statue block when fully oxidized. - Copper Decorations: New items include copper torches, bars, chains, and lanterns that oxidize over time. - Shelf: A decorative block that can store items and connect with powered shelves for redstone functionality. - Accessibility: Updated dye icons for colorblind accessibility and text-to-speech support for dressing room pages. - Blocks: Fire-related changes to blocks and bug fixes for water placement and block destruction. - General Improvements: Corrections to grass color in swamps and enhancements for multiplayer experiences. - Graphical Enhancements: Updates to volumetric fog and particle textures, along with fixes for graphical bugs. - User Interface: Improvements to icons and display issues, including new icons for sale banners. Players can expect potential hotfixes in the coming weeks.
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