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September 29, 2025

One of 2024’s forgotten survival games is hitting 1.0, dropping DLC, and revealing who build the pyramids

The discussion aboard a canal boat centered on the construction of the pyramids, with some participants favoring the theory of slave labor while developer Campfire Studio proposed an imaginative theory involving aliens for their upcoming DLC for Soulmask. The game has attracted 700,000 players during its early access phase, with 80% positive reviews on Steam. The full release of version 1.0 is scheduled for Q4 2025 and will introduce three gameplay modes: Survival, Management, and Hero. Enhancements to the tribe AI will allow voice recognition commands. The Egyptian DLC will feature gameplay-altering masks, anti-gravity solar ships, and new survival challenges. The current early access price is .99 / £17.49, reflecting a 30% discount.

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August 15, 2025

Building Blocks: Ocean Ruins

Ocean ruins are submerged relics that often contain valuable loot such as enchanted books, emeralds, buried treasure maps, and enchanted fishing rods. They are typically covered by sand or gravel, presenting opportunities for archaeological exploration. These ruins are guarded by underwater zombies known as drowned, which may attack with their hands or tridents. A strategy for accessing these treasures involves finding ruins near magma blocks, which create bubble columns for a quick descent, although ascending back to the surface can be more challenging.

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July 25, 2025

If you loved Baldur’s Gate 3 then you probably shouldn’t pick up this $10 bundle of incredibly crusty D&D games, but if you’re cool you should

Humble has released the Dungeons and Dragons: Classic Collection, featuring a selection of early '90s RPGs for £7.40, which includes around 30 titles. The collection consists of games such as Forgotten Realms: The Archives, Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series, and DragonStrike. A £3.70 option is available for access to select titles. The games may feel outdated and differ from modern RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, leaning more towards dungeon crawler elements and kingdom management.

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July 20, 2025

Fields of Mistria’s third major update arrives on Monday, including one huge NPC upgrade

The third early access update for the farming simulation game Fields of Mistria will launch on July 21 at 12:00 PM EST. This update enhances the romance system by expanding the maximum heart level for NPCs from six to eight, introducing new heart and dialogue events, and adding a dating mechanic. Players can now choose a best friend alongside their romantic partner, with distinct paths for "Romance" and "Best Friend" events. The update also includes new museum sets, cosmetic drops from new monsters, an additional home upgrade with new furniture and decor, larger storage chests, a refreshed storage chest user interface, two new unlockable vendors at the Saturday Market, an increased maximum town renown level, enhanced skill levels, new skill perks, and a new festival.

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May 14, 2025

5 Rarest Music Discs in Minecraft – The Times of India

- The rarest music disc in Minecraft is "Creator (Music Box)," introduced in version 1.21, with a 1.4% chance of discovery near decorated pots within trial chambers. - The "Otherside" disc can be found in stronghold altar chests, with a drop rate of 2.4% in Bedrock Edition and 2.5% in Java Edition. - "Precipice," also introduced in version 1.21, has a drop rate of 4.2% and can be acquired from vaults within trial chambers. - "Pigstep" has a drop rate of 5.6% and requires players to confront aggressive Piglins and navigate lava-filled corridors. - The "Relic" disc can be unearthed by brushing suspicious gravel in trail ruins, with an 8.3% drop rate, making it relatively rare yet more accessible than other discs.

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March 27, 2025

The Best Minecraft Updates (And How They Changed Multiplayer Forever)

Minecraft has evolved significantly since its inception, with various updates introducing new features and enhancing gameplay. 1. Beta 1.8 (2011): Introduced hunger, sprinting, strongholds, and villages, marking the transition to survival mode and boosting multiplayer dynamics with the rise of PvP servers and Hunger Games-style minigames. 2. Release 1.3 (2012): Unified single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing single-player worlds to function as lightweight servers and introducing command blocks for scripting events, enhancing multiplayer experiences. 3. Release 1.7 (2013): Added new biomes and improved world generation, enriching multiplayer exploration and encouraging themed survival worlds and roleplay. 4. Release 1.8 (2014): Introduced armor stands, banners, and enhanced creator tools, allowing for custom lobbies and scripted events, fostering a thriving multiplayer scene. 5. Release 1.13 (2018): Revitalized oceans with new features like coral reefs and improved swimming mechanics, leading to water-themed multiplayer worlds and ambitious server designs. 6. Release 1.16 (2020): Transformed the Nether with new biomes and mobs, introducing Netherite and creating new survival challenges and PvE zones for multiplayer. 7. Releases 1.17 & 1.18 (2021): Overhauled terrain generation, expanding world height and creating dynamic multiplayer experiences with group mining expeditions and scenic base-building. 8. Release 1.20 (2023): Focused on storytelling with new features like archaeology and sniffer mobs, promoting collaborative narratives and community-driven experiences in multiplayer.

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March 27, 2025

Quincy Museum Hosts “Minecraft at the Museum” Event

The Quincy Museum will host "Minecraft at the Museum" on April 5, 2025, from 1 to 3:15 p.m., coinciding with the release of A Minecraft Movie. The event will feature interactive stations focused on archaeology, blacksmithing, sustainable farming, geology, electrical engineering, and textiles. Attendees will receive raffle tickets, swag bags, and access to a themed photo booth. The museum has partnered with VIP Quincy 3 to offer reciprocal discounts for moviegoers and museum visitors. Tickets for the event are limited to 150 guests and can be purchased online.

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December 3, 2024

Steam users can download and keep 4 bonus free games right now

Steam has released four new free games for PC gamers: 1. Escape 51 - A puzzle adventure where players control a small alien trying to escape a research facility using stealth and problem-solving skills. 2. Mindbug Online - A streamlined card battler featuring fast-paced, turn-based card duels where players summon creatures to outwit opponents. 3. Mini GUNN - A 2D fighter that offers multiplayer battles with stunts and bullet-deflecting maneuvers, inspired by Samurai GUNN 2. 4. Temple of Shadows - An action-adventure game where players, as archaeology student Sebastian Harrington, search for a missing professor while exploring ancient ruins and solving puzzles.

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November 22, 2024

The RPS 101rd best game on PC

There are over 100 noteworthy PC gaming titles that deserve recognition. Contributors have championed personal favorites for inclusion in a curated list. 1. Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness - Released in 1993, this point-and-click adventure game features a narrative set in the valley of Mordavia, where players thwart vampires. It includes a combat system similar to Street Fighter II and is available on Steam. 2. Return of the Obra Dinn - Players assume the role of an insurance investigator in 1807, exploring a ship to uncover the fates of 60 individuals using a magical stopwatch. 3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - A roguelike game where players control Isaac through randomly generated rooms, battling enemies with tears as weapons. It offers high replayability and online co-op. 4. Into The Breach - A turn-based tactics game where players command mechs to defend cities from aliens, focusing on anticipating enemy moves on an 8x8 battlefield. 5. Neon White - A speedrunning game that emphasizes rapid traversal through levels, teaching players the art of speedrunning while allowing for creative experimentation. 6. Deep Rock Galactic - A co-op FPS featuring dwarves in deep space, known for its blend of combat and teamwork, with procedurally generated alien caves. 7. Transistor - A game with a narrative of love and survival, featuring a mix of real-time and turn-based combat, and an innovative skill combination system. 8. Ghost of Tsushima - Set in feudal Japan, players control Jin Sakai, navigating themes of honor and pragmatism against a Mongol invasion, with a cinematic quality and dynamic combat system. 9. Sunless Skies - An alt-Victorian space exploration game where players pilot a locomotive, exploring narratives that reflect on existence and the British Empire.

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October 29, 2024

Hands-on: Xbox’s “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” isn’t just shaping up to be a fantastic game, it might represent the Disney franchise’s future

Many gamers are skeptical of video game adaptations of established franchises due to a history of failures. Machine Games is developing a new title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, scheduled for release on December 9, 2024, exclusively on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows PCs, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow in 2025. The game is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, featuring historical antagonists like the Nazi regime. Players will control Indiana Jones as he investigates the theft of an ancient Egyptian burial vase with Marcus Brodie. The game emphasizes investigation and exploration, offering around 30 hours of gameplay filled with hidden objectives and challenging puzzles. It incorporates stealth mechanics and allows players to use everyday objects as weapons, with a focus on creativity and immersion. The demo showcased elements of dynamic gameplay and sound design reminiscent of the original films, although it had some graphical inconsistencies.