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January 11, 2026

Is Minecraft still down? Players report widespread outage

Minecraft Realms experienced a significant outage on January 10, 2026, affecting both Bedrock and Java Edition users. The disruption began around noon Eastern Daylight Time, with over 4,000 players reporting issues accessing paid Realms servers. Users were unable to load their worlds or connect to multiplayer servers for extended periods. The community expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Mojang regarding the outage, with players highlighting the disappointment of being unable to access a paid service.

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January 9, 2026

Religious statue is mocked for ‘looking like something from Minecraft’

A 100-foot statue of Jude the Apostle has been unveiled in Esperanza, Puebla State, Mexico, but has faced mockery for its design, which some compare to video game aesthetics. The statue features the saint's traditional green and white attire, with plans to add a wooden staff. Construction began in 2024 but was delayed due to weather and ecological concerns, and it was inaugurated last week. Local authorities hope it will attract pilgrims during Saint Jude Thaddeus's feast day celebrations. The backlash parallels a previous controversy in Seville regarding the restoration of a Virgin Mary statue, which led to protests and adjustments after criticism of its altered appearance.

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December 30, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is on my GOTY list for a reason, but after a messy year I just want Capcom to wipe the slate clean with Master Rank DLC

The author apologizes to Yuya Tokuda, the director of Monster Hunter Wilds, for not using the weapon swap feature despite playing the game for over 100 hours. The game has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 and is considered one of the year's best, but it has inconsistencies that affect player experience. Capcom has struggled with defining a clear direction for the game, particularly with the PC port facing performance issues. The difficulty of new quests varies significantly, leading to a lack of consistent challenge. Changes to the armor system have resulted in more powerful loadouts, but the introduction of tougher monsters may have been an overcorrection. The author's enthusiasm for Artian weapons has diminished, viewing them as tedious and detrimental to the crafting experience, suggesting they should be removed or made cosmetic.

AppWizard

December 25, 2025

2025 saw game developers scrambling to avoid heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong

The timing of video game releases has become increasingly complex for developers, with major publishers traditionally launching titles between one and three months before the holiday season. However, in recent years, many have shifted to releasing games from February to April, and even into May and June, creating a crowded market. Rockstar's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, initially set for 2024 but delayed to May 2026 and then to November 2026, has prompted developers to reconsider their release strategies. Team Cherry's announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedule, forcing other developers to scramble for safer dates. Microsoft’s surprise release of Oblivion Remastered in April negatively impacted sales for indie titles like Rosewater, highlighting the challenges of coordinating release schedules in an increasingly crowded market. Upcoming releases such as Resident Evil: Requiem on February 27 and the potential launch of Fable could further complicate the landscape for developers in 2026.

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November 4, 2025

Schedule 1’s Halloween update arrived two days late because the developer thought he should ‘probably play it safe’ and test it first

Schedule 1's Halloween update was released two days late, with developer TVGS apologizing for the delay and explaining the decision to conduct a public beta test. The update includes a climbing system with new ladders, additional graffiti locations, a loading dock at the Gas-Mart, and "meth LODs." It also features mechanical tweaks and bug fixes, promising a 10%-15% improvement in framerate. TVGS identified connection issues in multiplayer mode as stemming from bandwidth limitations, with further work needed to resolve the problem.

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October 25, 2025

Total War Warhammer 3 dev gets “pretty raw” on why armies stand around doing nothing, and you might need a new campaign

Creative Assembly is addressing issues in Total War: Warhammer 3 with an upcoming hotfix 6.3.4, scheduled for early November. Key focus areas include solutions for idle armies, recruitment challenges for the Chaos Dwarfs, and improvements to the campaign AI for Golgfag Maneater. The studio acknowledges that current playthroughs may be affected by these changes. Adam Freeman, head of community, emphasized the importance of transparency and provided an apology for past bugs and glitches. He noted specific issues such as campaign AI prioritizing defensive tasks too aggressively, Vampire Counts facing odd recruitment logic, factions remaining idle despite valid targets, and passive diplomacy AI. Improvements to Golgfag Maneater's behavior have shown promise, with early tests indicating more aggressive territory expansion. Players are encouraged to start new campaigns to fully experience the updates once released. The tentative release date for the update is November 6.

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October 16, 2025

EGGCONSOLE Publisher Pulls Reissue Of PC-88 RPG ‘Burai: Joukan’ After Complaints From The Game’s Creator

D4 Enterprise has withdrawn its rerelease of the role-playing game Burai Jouken due to concerns raised by the original creator, Takeo Iijima, regarding copyright permissions. The game was originally launched for the PC-8801 in 1989 and was reissued on February 20, 2025, for the EGGCONSOLE platform without securing necessary permissions from Iijima. Althi, the owners of the Riverhill Soft catalogue, apologized for the oversight and clarified that the MSX2 version is the legitimate release. Iijima expressed frustration on social media, stating he had not been contacted prior to the game's publication and had sought its removal. His outreach to Althi led to the game's withdrawal. This incident follows a previous controversy in August involving unauthorized use of a PC98 emulator by EGGCONSOLE.

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October 11, 2025

Mindseye developers slam ex-GTA producer’s studio, claiming it caused them “pain and stress”

93 current and former developers from Mindseye, a studio under Build A Rocket Boy, have expressed their concerns in an open letter criticizing management practices related to layoffs and excessive overtime. The letter, organized by the IWGB Game Workers Union, highlights issues following the poor performance of the game Everywhere, which has been labeled one of the worst-reviewed games of 2025. The studio reportedly laid off between 250 to 300 developers during a redundancy process that was poorly executed, causing confusion and distress among remaining employees. Specific grievances include misinformation during the redundancy process, incorrect dismissal notices, and unfair performance evaluations. The letter demands a public apology, compensation for laid-off employees, options for remaining employees regarding their notice period, improved workplace conditions, and engagement with external partners for future redundancies.

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October 5, 2025

Manor Lords gets its first update since January, and its creator says he is ‘rethinking what went wrong to ensure it won’t happen again’

Manor Lords, developed by Slavic Magic, launched in April 2024 and became Steam's most wishlisted game, selling 3 million copies in its first year. After a steady stream of updates, 2025 has seen a slowdown with no new content in the past nine months. A new experimental beta has been introduced, featuring numerous new elements, balance adjustments, refinements, and bug fixes. Greg Styczeń, the creator, acknowledged the delays due to challenges in expanding the development team and managing the complexities of the game's codebase. Players are advised to back up their saves before installing the beta, as existing saves will not be compatible. AI improvements have been made, but they are not yet fully functional. The timeline for these enhancements to be included in the main game is currently uncertain.

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September 10, 2025

“I f****d up,” admits League of Legends pro suspended for sexist comments

FlyQuest has suspended top laner Gabriel 'Bwipo' Rau following his "ignorant and disrespectful" comments about women's performance in competitive gaming during a livestream. Bwipo will miss the team's LTA Regional Finals match against Vivo Keyd Stars. FlyQuest stated that his comments contradicted their values and announced that his prize money would be donated to initiatives supporting women in gaming. Bwipo publicly apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their harmful nature. The esports community has criticized his comments, with notable figures calling them dangerous rhetoric. FlyQuest may allow Bwipo to return for the next round of the LTA Regional Finals if they advance.