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June 21, 2026

Marathon players are amassing way too much loot in Season 2, and the primary cause is a mystery: ‘We’re still unravelling the source’

Season 2 of Marathon began with technical issues and a free-to-play week, but introduced new features like the Night-time Dire Marsh map and Sponsored Survival mode. Players experienced unexpected ease in progression, leading to an influx of treasures and a disrupted in-game economy. Bungie acknowledged that player progression and access to power in Season 2 moved much faster than in Season 1, with players accumulating wealth comparable to weeks 11 and 12 of Season 1 by the second week of Season 2. Contributing factors included bugs causing guaranteed gold drops, early access to Sponsored Kits, and lucrative chests in the Complex Control area. Bungie is investigating the source of excessive loot, as it was not observed in internal playtests. Temporary adjustments have been made, such as disabling boosted containers and reducing Cradle XP rates, with plans to reinstate previous conditions later in the season.

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June 18, 2026

Chaos Cubed drop is now available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch

The Chaos Cubed game update has launched on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new features such as the sulfur cube, sulfur caves, and various blocks. The sulfur cube is a passive mob found in sulfur caves that can absorb blocks to gain unique effects. Players can leash or scoop them up, or use bouncy wool blocks to launch them. Sulfur caves are home to hostile creatures and contain sulfur and cinnabar blocks, as well as sulfur spikes that are safe for players. On the Overworld surface, sulfur springs and geysers indicate the presence of sulfur caves, with springs emitting toxic gases that cause nausea. Potent sulfur generates bubbles and gas puffs when placed under water and can create geysers when combined with magma blocks. The update also includes a new music disc called Bounce, which can be found in chests within mineshafts that connect to the sulfur caves.

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June 15, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Chaos Cubed Drops Tomorrow: Hardcore Exploit Closed, Vulkan Renderer Ships

Minecraft Java Edition 26.2, titled Chaos Cubed, will be released on June 16, 2026, featuring a new underground biome called sulfur caves, a unique mob named sulfur cube, and an experimental Vulkan graphics renderer. The sulfur caves introduce pale-yellow sulfur blocks and deep-red cinnabar, along with geysers that erupt every 50 seconds and sulfur spikes that can inflict damage. The sulfur cube is a passive mob that absorbs blocks, altering its behavior, and can transform into a mobile explosive when it absorbs TNT. The Vulkan renderer allows players to switch between OpenGL and Vulkan for improved performance, utilizing multiple CPU cores. A friends list feature will be added, enabling players to send friend requests and check online statuses, but peer-to-peer world hosting will not be included. Hardcore mode will now enforce permadeath by disabling certain options in the Open to LAN menu. The update also includes six new music tracks and the /unpublish command.

AppWizard

June 12, 2026

Witchspire is a charming Palworld-esque survival crafting game that replaces the unpaid monster labour with magic and whimsy

Witchspire is a survival crafting game released into early access, where players take on the role of a witch in a whimsical world filled with magical tools and familiars. Players can track down fellow witches, build a base, and engage in tree chopping using wands and spells. Familiars can be captured and serve as combat companions or enhance productivity at the player's base. The game features a fluid combat system with a dodge mechanic and multiple double-jumps, as well as gridless building mechanics. Exploration rewards players with chests, mini-puzzles, and experience points for a skill tree. Some quality-of-life features are still in development, such as viewing crafting recipes and switching consumables during combat. The game is developed by Envar Games.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

There are already two mods to make Gothic Remake’s lockpicking less painful

The Gothic Remake offers a deeper gaming experience but has received criticism for its lockpicking system, which players find tedious. Alkimia Interactive is aware of the feedback and notes that investing skill points can improve the experience. Mods like "Unlock All Chests and Doors" and "Lockpick Settings" are available to help players manage the lockpicking mechanic. Players are also using mods to enhance performance and identify interactable objects in the game. Installing these mods requires downloading files into the game’s directory and launching the game with administrative privileges.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Gothic Remake’s lockpicking system has broken me and I can no longer experience joy

Fraser Brown, an online editor at PC Gamer, attempted to rob a merchant named Fisk in Gothic Remake. He faced challenges with a lockpicking minigame that involved aligning sliders, leading to broken lockpicks and frustration. 1. In his first attempt, Brown failed to pick the lock on a chest, resulting in the loss of his lockpick but he had saved his progress. 2. In the second attempt, the merchant woke up, causing his character to stand up and alert Fisk. 3. During the third attempt, Brown faced another confrontation with Fisk, leading to his defeat. 4. In the fourth attempt, he tried a more aggressive approach, resulting in a chaotic battle and another defeat. 5. The fifth attempt ended with a game crash, but Brown persisted and eventually opened a chest, finding only mundane items. 6. In a bonus round, he successfully opened a second chest containing a bow, but was caught by Fisk, leading to a chaotic battle where he used the bow against the merchant and his allies.

AppWizard

June 5, 2026

I stop looking for 5 seconds and now Crimson Desert has pinball and a rideable wyvern

Crimson Desert has released Patch 1.10.00, which includes several new features and improvements. Notable additions are the introduction of a pinball minigame at the inn near the Deleysian Institute, where players can earn tokens for various items, and a new minigame called "Orb Roll" located at the Great Gate of Urdavah. Players can now nurture a baby wyvern that can be fed and eventually ridden. The update also includes improved Re-Blockade mechanics, the ability to request "Protection" for strongholds, new mounts and pets, enhanced item management, combat enhancements, and UI improvements.

AppWizard

May 24, 2026

Great moments in PC gaming: Stealing and selling someone else’s treasure in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves, developed by Rare and released in 2018, is a sandbox pirate adventure game that has evolved with new enemies, factions, systems, season passes, and cosmetics. Recently, players experienced a theft during their gameplay, where another crew stole one of their chests, highlighting the game's unpredictable nature. The thrill of piracy, including both stealing from others and being stolen from, remains a central theme in the game.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

A decade on, classic strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic returns triumphant, earning its budget back in just one day

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has been launched after a decade-long hiatus, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse. The game is a prequel featuring six factions, including Temple knights and Necromancers, and offers three modes: a story-driven campaign, custom map creation, and self-contained scenarios. It quickly became a top seller on Steam, achieving 250,000 sales within 16 hours and recouping development costs in 24 hours. A launch sale is available, offering a 25% discount until May 14. Unfrozen is actively seeking player feedback to improve the game.

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May 1, 2026

PC Users Can Claim 2 Free Games This Week, Save Over $100

The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, with two titles available this week: Odsparks: An Automation Adventure and Firestone. Odsparks, developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames, is a cosy automation game released a year ago, typically priced at .99. It invites players to create automation workshops in a whimsical world. Firestone, a free-to-play idle clicker RPG from Holyday Studios launched in 2024, allows players to engage in battles and offers infinite progression offline. Claiming Firestone from the Epic Games Store this week provides worth of in-game bonuses, including various chests and resources. Both games are free until May 7 at 4 PM BST / 8 AM PT. Additionally, Hogwarts Legacy is available for free until May 3.