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February 14, 2026

The Star Citizen free fly is back, giving you a chance to try the colossal space game as it nears a billion dollars in funding

A new Star Citizen free fly event has launched, allowing players to explore the game without any initial investment for just over a week. The highly anticipated single-player spinoff, Squadron 42, is now playable from start to finish, with hopes for a potential release by 2026. Crowdfunding for Star Citizen has surpassed 2 million, nearing a billion-dollar milestone. During the free fly event, participants can choose from various ships, including the RSI Salvation, Anvil Arrow, Drake Golem, Argo Mole, and Drake Cutlass Black. The recruit-a-friend campaign rewards both new players and existing ones who refer friends. The event runs until Monday, February 23, and players can join by visiting the official Roberts Space Industries website. Squadron 42 promises a 40-hour story-driven campaign featuring a star-studded cast.

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February 13, 2026

I finished Arc Raiders’ new Shared Watch event in a single evening thanks to this one easy-to-craft item

The Shared Watch event in Arc Raiders allows players to engage in cooperative gameplay focused on defeating Arc, moving away from Candleberry hunts. Players can utilize Seeker Grenades, which were introduced in December, to effectively take down enemies like Wasps and Hornets. Crafting these grenades requires 2x Arc Alloy and 1x Crude Explosives. Bird City is a favorable map for this strategy, as players can lure Snitches and summon additional Arc. Seeker Grenades can be purchased from Apollo if players do not have the blueprint. Encouraging Snitches to summon more Arc increases targets and potential merits for the event.

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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.

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December 25, 2025

‘Minecraft’ Enchanting and Gear Progression: Best Enchant Order for Tools, Weapons, and Armor

The enchanting system in "Minecraft" involves three main components: the enchanting table, anvil, and grindstone. The enchanting table uses lapis lazuli and experience levels to apply enchantments, while the anvil combines enchanted items and books, and the grindstone removes enchantments for XP. Enchantments range from I to IV or V and are specific to gear types. Players typically start with the enchanting table for initial enchants and refine gear using enchanted books obtained through various means. For armor, players should prioritize Protection IV, Unbreaking III, and Mending, followed by utility enchantments. Helmets often include Protection IV, Unbreaking III, Mending, Respiration III, and Aqua Affinity, while boots focus on utility with similar core enchantments. Weapons should be tailored to roles, with swords often featuring Sharpness V, Looting III, and Unbreaking III. Bows typically include Power V and either Infinity or Mending, while tridents have Loyalty or Riptide, Impaling V, and Unbreaking III. Tools, especially pickaxes, are prioritized for resource gathering, with common setups including a Fortune III pickaxe and a Silk Touch pickaxe, both requiring Efficiency V, Unbreaking III, and Mending. General rules to avoid high anvil costs include combining books before applying them to items and managing work histories effectively. Players often upgrade gear gradually rather than aiming for perfect gear early on, and many maintain separate work and display sets of gear. Repairing with raw materials does not incur a work penalty but cannot restore enchantments, while some sub-optimal enchantments can be strategically beneficial in certain situations.

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December 1, 2025

Crossbow vs Bow Minecraft: Complete Comparison Guide

In Minecraft, the bow and crossbow are two primary ranged weapons, each with unique characteristics. Bow: - Draw time: 1 second for full power - Damage: 5–10 hearts, varies with arrow type and enchantments - Ammo: Unlimited as long as arrows are in inventory - Enchantments: Power, Punch, Flame, Infinity - Strengths: Rapid fire, critical hits, Infinity enchantment - Weaknesses: Lower base damage, requires skill for maximum draw - Durability: 384 uses - Repair methods: Anvil + string, crafting a new bow, Unbreaking & Mending Crossbow: - Loading time: 1–1.25 seconds - Base damage: Higher than the bow - Ammo: Arrows and fireworks - Enchantments: Piercing, Quick Charge, Multishot, Unbreaking - Strengths: High damage per shot, special projectiles, reliable hit - Weaknesses: Slower firing, no critical hits, lower durability - Durability: 326 uses - Repair methods: Anvil + string, Unbreaking & Mending, crafting a new crossbow Comparison: - Bow has moderate damage and faster firing speed, while crossbow has high damage but is slower due to reload. - Bow can achieve critical hits; crossbow cannot. - Bow is better for rapid attacks and mobility, while crossbow excels in high-damage bursts and strategic use against armored enemies. Players often choose based on their playstyle: the bow for agility and rapid fire, and the crossbow for powerful, deliberate shots. Many players find value in using both weapons to adapt to different combat situations.

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November 23, 2025

The biggest-budget, most notorious space game around is holding a huge free trial, with over 200 ships you can try

Star Citizen has surpassed 0 million in crowdfunding and sales. The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2955 is currently taking place in Orison, showcasing a collection of spacecraft and vehicles, allowing players to test nearly 200 ships for free. The event runs from November 20 to December 3. Star Citizen alpha 4.4 has been released, introducing the new star system Nyx, along with new missions, weapons, and a revamped injury system. The expo will feature a rotating list of ships from various manufacturers, with the community-voted Ship Showdown finalists available for testing on November 29. CIG has improved accessibility through enhanced tutorials and guides. The event includes recruit-a-friend bonuses, offering rewards for both referrers and newcomers.

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November 19, 2025

Now that I’ve learned the cost per shot of weapons in Arc Raiders, I’m an even bigger fan of my beloved Stitcher

The Stitcher is the most efficient weapon in Arc Raiders, delivering 13,700 damage over 1,950 shots per full repair at a cost of two credits per shot. The Rattler IV averages 11,900 damage at 3.9 credits per shot. The Osprey is inefficient, becoming unusable after firing one and a half max ammo stacks. The Venator, a rare pistol, inflicts 16,400 damage and achieves 91 magazines per full repair, making it cheaper to repair on a per-damage basis than the Anvil.

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November 7, 2025

5 Best Pickaxe Enchantments Minecraft Has to Offer

The order of applying enchantments to a pickaxe using an anvil affects overall costs, which can vary depending on whether enchanted books or other methods are used. A strategic approach to enchanting tools like shears, swords, and tridents can maximize experience points and efficiency. The combination of enchantments can enhance survival chances and operational efficiency, similar to armor enhancements. Pickaxes have specific optimal enchantments, such as Silk Touch and Fortune III, that should be prioritized for effective use in different scenarios.

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November 5, 2025

Arc Raiders quests list and all rewards

Arc Raiders features a variety of quests that players can undertake to enhance their gameplay experience. The quests are available from different NPCs, each offering unique rewards. Players can complete these quests in any order, and they will appear in the player's logbook once accepted. Quests can be accessed through the menu of their respective trader, and players can view available quests by selecting the trader and clicking on the quests tab. Completing quests often yields valuable mechanical components and other rewards, making them beneficial for players, especially when tackled with friends. Here is a list of the current Arc Raiders quests along with their rewards and associated NPCs: 1. Picking Up the Pieces - Shani - Rewards: Rattler III, 80x Medium Ammo 2. Clearer Skies - Shani - Rewards: 3x Sterilized Bandage, Light Shield, Black backpack (Hiker) 3. Trash Into Treasure - Shani - Rewards: Tactical MK. 1 Augment, 3x Adrenaline Shot 4. Off the Radar - Shani - Rewards: 2x Defibrillator 5. Small But Sinister - Shani - Rewards: 2x Lure Grenade 6. Controlled Demolition - Apollo - Rewards: 2x Jump Mines 7. Fight Fire With Fire - Tian Wen - Rewards: 3x Blaze Grenades 8. Hatch Repairs - Shani - Rewards: 10x Metal parts, 5x Steel Spring, 5x Duct Tape 9. The Right Tool - Tian Wen - Rewards: Cheer Emote, Stitcher II, Extended Light Mag I 10. Safe Passage - Apollo - Rewards: 5x Lil Smoke Grenade, 3x Shrapnel Grenade, 3x Barricade Kit 11. A Better Use - Tian Wen - Rewards: Extended Light Mag I, Stable Stock I, Muzzle Brake II 12. Down to Earth - Shani - Rewards: Combat MK.1, Medium Shield 13. The Trifecta - Shani - Rewards: Orange Camo outfit, Dam Control Tower Key, Raider Hatch Key, 2x Defibrillator 14. What Goes Around - Apollo - Rewards: 3x Blaze Grenade, 2x Noisemaker, Cans backpack 15. Finders Keepers - Tian Wen - Rewards: 2x Heavy Fuse Grenade 16. Wasps and Hornets - Shani - Rewards: Wasp Driver, Hornet Driver, Mechanical Components, Electrical Components 17. From a Distance - Shani - Rewards: Photoelectric Cloak 18. Movie Night - Apollo - Rewards: 2x Show Stopper 19. Sparks Fly - Apollo - Rewards: Trigger Nade Blueprint, 4x Crude Explosives, 2x Processor 20. Greasing Her Palms - Celeste - Rewards: Lure Grenade Blueprint, 3x Speaker Component, 3x Electrical Components 21. A First Foothold - Apollo - Rewards: 3x Shrapnel Grenade, 3x Snap Blast Grenade, 3x Heavy Fuze Grenade 22. Dormant Barons - Shani - Rewards: 3x Door Blocker, 3x Li'l Smoke Grenade 23. Mixed Signals - Shani - Rewards: Photoelectric Cloak, Raider Hatch Key 24. What We Left Behind - Tian Wen - Rewards: Photoelectric Cloak, Raider Hatch Key 25. Doctor's Orders - Lance - Rewards: 3x Adrenaline Shot, 3x Sterilized Bandage, Surge Shield Recharger 26. Medical Merchandise - Lance - Rewards: Banana backpack charm, 3x Defibrillator, 2x Vita Shot 27. A Reveal in Ruins - Lance - Rewards: Tactical Mk. 3 Healing Augment, Surge Shield Recharger 28. Broken Monument - Tian Wen - Rewards: Arpeggio I, Compensator II, 80x Medium Ammo 29. Marked for Death - Tian Wen - Rewards: Shotgun Choke II, Angled Grip II 30. Straight Record - Tian Wen - Rewards: 5x Medium Gun Parts, 3x Advanced Mechanical Components 31. A Lay of the Land - Rewards: Dam Testing Annex Key, 3x Zipline, 2x Smoke Grenade 32. Market Correction - Tian Wen - Rewards: Silencer II, Extended Light Mag I, Compensator I 33. Keeping the Memory - Celeste - Rewards: 5x Simple Gun Parts, 5x Duct Tape, 5x Magnet 34. Reduced to Rubble - Rewards: Zipline, 3x Barricade Kit, 3x Doorblocker 35. With a Trace - Rewards: Medium Shield 36. Eyes on the Prize - Tian Wen - Rewards: Extended Shotgun Mag II, Extended Medium Mag II 37. Echoes of Victory Ridge - Celeste - Rewards: 6x Crude Explosives, 2x Processor, Music Box 38. Industrial Espionage - Tian Wen - Rewards: 3x Mechanical Components, 3x Simple Gun Parts 39. Unexpected Initiative - Tian Wen - Rewards: Il Toro I, Shotgun Choke II 40. A Symbol of Unification - Celeste - Rewards: 3x Mod Components, 5x Duct Tape 41. Celeste's Journals - Celeste - Rewards: Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, Exodus Modules 42. Back on Top - Tian Wen - Rewards: Renegade I, Stable Stock III, 80x Medium Ammo 43. The Major's Footlocker - Tian Wen - Rewards: Hullcracker Blueprint 44. Out of the Shadows - Shani - Rewards: 3x Surge Shield Recharger, 2x Wolfpack 45. Eyes in the Sky - Rewards: Vita Spray, 5x Yellow Light Stick 46. Our Presence Up There - Shani - Rewards: Buried City Town Hall Key, Raider Hatch Key, Jolt Mine 47. Communication Hideout - Shani - Rewards: Anvil III, 40x Heavy Ammo 48. After Rain Comes - Celeste - Rewards: 5x Blue Light Stick, 3x Antiseptic, 5x Durable Cloth 49. A Balanced Harvest - Celeste - Rewards: 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 10x Steel Spring 50. Untended Garden - Celeste - Rewards: 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 5x Canister 51. The Root of the Matter - Celeste - Rewards: 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 3x Canister 52. Water Troubles - Rewards: 3x Mechanical Components, 3x Simple Gun Parts, 3x Steel Spring 53. Into the Fray - Rewards: Radio Renegade outfit, Burgerboy backpack charm, Vulcano III, 40x Shotgun Ammo 54. Source of the Contamination - Rewards: 5x Steel Spring, 5x Duct Tape, Mod Components 55. Switching the Supply - Celeste - Rewards: 3x Synthesized Fuel 56. A Warm Place to Rest - Rewards: 3x Noisemaker, 5x Blue Light Stick 57. Prescriptions of the Past - Rewards: Heavy Shield, Tactical Mk. 3 Healing Augment 58. Power Out - Celeste - Rewards: 5x Wires, 5x Explosive Compound, 5x Oil 59. Lost in Transmission - Rewards: 1x Snap Hook 60. Flickering Threat - Celeste - Rewards: 5x Medium Gun Parts, 3x Advanced Mechanical Components 61. Bees! - Rewards: Advanced Electrical Components, 3x Sensors 62. Espresso - Apollo - Rewards: Coffee Pot, 3x Adrenaline Shot 63. Life of a Pharmacist - Lance - Rewards: Defibrillator, Surge Shield Recharger, 3x Sterilized Bandage 64. Tribute to Toledo - Celeste - Rewards: 5x Magnet, 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Synthesized Fuel 65. Digging Up Dirt - Celeste - Rewards: 2x Advanced Electrical Components, 4x Speaker Component 66. Turnabout - Celeste - Rewards: 2x Heavy Gun Parts, 2x Medium Gun Parts 67. Building a Library - Apollo - Rewards: 2x Heavy Gun Parts, 2x Medium Gun Parts 68. A New Type of Plant - Rewards: Vita Shot, 5x Antiseptic 69. Armored Transports - Rewards: 3x Smoke Grenade, 3x Defibrillator 70. Lance's Tea Party - Lance - Rewards: 2x Defibrillator 71. Handover - Tian Wen - Rewards: 2x Jolt Mine 72. Pied Piper - Apollo - Rewards: 3x Gas Grenades 73. Powering up the Greenhouse - Tian Wen - Rewards: Raider Augment III 74. The Bandage Run - Lance - Rewards: 3x Herbal Bandages 75. The Control Tower - Shani - Rewards: 1x Snap Hook 76. ESR Analyzer - Lance - Rewards: Tempest I 77. Raider Versus Rocketeer - Shani - Rewards: 2x WolfPack 78. Bringing Down a Bison - Shani - Rewards: Equalizer

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October 31, 2025

How to get Mechanical Components in Arc Raiders

Players can obtain Mechanical Components in Arc Raiders primarily through two methods: 1. Constructing a Refiner in their workshop, which requires 7 Metal Parts and 3 Rubber Parts to craft Mechanical Components. These materials can be found throughout the game or recycled from scrap items, with assistance from the companion Scrappy. 2. Recycling uncommon (green) rarity weapons, such as the Arpeggio or Anvil, and uncommon weapon mods like the Extended Light Mag II. Upgraded versions of common weapons, such as the Rattler III, Ferro IV, and Stitcher IV, can also yield Mechanical Components when recycled. Recycling weapons may not directly aid in crafting but can provide additional resources. It is recommended to avoid scrapping upgraded weapons, as constructing the Refiner remains the most efficient method for acquiring Mechanical Components.