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April 2, 2026

Minecraft Herdcraft Update Says Goodbye to Inventory for April Fools

Minecraft has introduced the Herdcraft snapshot, an April Fool's update that eliminates the traditional inventory system in favor of a dynamic, block-following mechanic. Players no longer have inventory slots; instead, their carried blocks are visually represented behind them. To gather resources, players must select the Punch option to bring blocks to life and then use the Attack/Mine option to extract the block's spirit, which can follow them or perform actions. Crafting requires players to manually place blocks on surfaces instead of using a crafting table interface. Combat mechanics have changed, allowing players to command collected weapons to fight autonomously. The Herdcraft snapshot is available for the Minecraft Java Edition through the Minecraft Launcher as snapshot 26w14a. These changes are temporary and exist only within the Herdcraft snapshot, allowing players to explore new mechanics without affecting their existing gameplay.

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April 1, 2026

ARC Raiders and Minecraft Devs Reveal Gorgeous AAA Co-Op RPG

Wayfinder Studios has announced Wyldheart, a cooperative RPG developed by veterans from games like ARC Raiders, Minecraft, and Battlefield. In Wyldheart, players take on the role of a peasant imprisoned and seek an ancient relic to protect their town, with options to play solo or with up to three friends. The game features a semi-cartoonish visual style inspired by early Elder Scrolls games and the Fable series, focusing on social dynamics, NPC interactions, and exploration. Players can engage with local villagers, uncover quests, gather materials, craft items, and upgrade gear. The combat system offers 19 backgrounds and various skill trees, including magic, adventuring, and survival, along with a range of melee and ranged weapons. The co-op experience includes a drop-in and drop-out system with cloud-shared saves and group XP, designed for busy gamers with campaigns of approximately 10 hours of story content and an additional 15 hours of optional gameplay. Wyldheart is currently in alpha and will enter Early Access later this year, with players able to wishlist it on Steam.

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March 16, 2026

Fantasy heist sim Project Shadowglass is even more inspired by Thief than I had realised, as a new trailer shows off water arrows, blackjack knockouts, and authentically sloppy swordfighting

Project Shadowglass, developed by Starhelm Studios, is a stealth game inspired by Thief: The Dark Project. It features open-ended levels with guards and traps, and utilizes simulated 3D audio technology. The game showcases nostalgic pixelated graphics and offers full 360-degree freedom. Players can perform mechanics such as sliding down rooftops, shooting explosive barrels, and creating slippery surfaces with water arrows. The combat mechanics are described as "sloppy" to fit the stealth theme. Players will plan heists, conduct research for optimal strategies, and face consequences for their actions, including imprisonment and increased security. Project Shadowglass is currently in early development with no release date, but a demo is expected later this year.

AppWizard

February 22, 2026

Steam Gains Free New Vampire RPG, Players Are Impressed

Vampire’s Fall 2 is a free-to-play 2D dark fantasy RPG developed by Early Morning Studio, launched on Steam. It is a sequel to Vampire’s Fall: Origins, set hundreds of years later and designed to be accessible for newcomers. The original game is priced at £9.99, while the sequel includes microtransactions and pay-to-win elements. The PC version offers enhanced graphics and audio, a tailored user interface, and is free of ads or paywalls. The game features turn-based combat, nine weapon types, and four skill trees, allowing for customizable combat styles. Players can explore an open world, engage in PvP mode, and have reported an 85% 'Very Positive' review rating.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

6 PC games you can play completely offline in 2026

Gamers often face challenges with online license verification for PC titles, which can restrict access to games. For offline experiences, a variety of games spanning several decades are available. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world game set in Gilded Age America, featuring a narrative about Dutch’s outlaw family and offering fulfilling missions and side quests. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been updated with Unreal Engine 5 and allows offline play without digital rights management, supporting extensive modding. Blue Prince combines roguelike mechanics and adventure gameplay, set in Mt. Holly manor, where players navigate a world of puzzles and secrets that reset daily. Hades II features Melinoë, the daughter of Hades, as the protagonist, introducing new combat mechanics and the challenge of defeating Chronos. Balatro reimagines poker in a roguelike format, requiring players to create scoring hands and adapt strategies against increasing difficulty and unique abilities. Pacific Drive takes place in a fictional Exclusion Zone, where players must navigate a dangerous landscape using their vehicle for survival. These games offer substantial single-player experiences that do not require an active internet connection.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Dynasty Warriors Origins has a huge Black Friday discount, bringing the underloved action game to its lowest price

Dynasty Warriors: Origins was launched at the beginning of the year and is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a Black Friday discount of 38%, bringing the price to .39 / £40.29. This offer is limited to one day and expires on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm GMT. The game serves as a prequel and alternative interpretation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms narrative, allowing players to influence the story through their decisions. It features diverse weapon types and combines traditional musou gameplay with action RPG elements, particularly in boss battles.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

There’s a difference between hard games and hardcore ones, and the distinction matters

The launch of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has renewed interest in classic fighting games on PC, but players face challenges with the AI, which often uses ruthless tactics that create an unfair experience. This can lead to frustration and the development of bad habits that do not apply to real player interactions. In contrast, Virtua Fighter 5 offers a remastered mode with over a thousand CPU challengers that encourages strategic play. Games like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 allow for creative freedom in gameplay, enabling players to craft unique builds and strategies. Terraria provides a randomly generated world for players to explore or build in, while Tetris The Grand Master 4 offers varying levels of engagement based on player choice. The term "SNK boss" refers to unfair CPU opponents that disrupt gameplay balance, similar to the AI in Mortal Kombat. True hardcore games invite players to explore challenges and skill in diverse ways, emphasizing personal expression in gaming.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Marvel Rivals is adding a ‘non-combat map’ where players can ‘hang out, dance, watch videos, read books, and let your imagination run wild’

Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will launch on November 14 and will introduce Gambit and Rogue. A new non-combat map inspired by Times Square will allow players to socialize without engaging in battles. Gambit, a support class character, will have abilities that include using Chronovium-enhanced cards for healing and damage, as well as enhancing allies' jump capabilities. Rogue's abilities have not yet been revealed. Additionally, a new mode called Annihilation, featuring 18 players on a Grand Garden map, will be available starting November 27.

BetaBeacon

October 28, 2025

Duet Night Abyss launches today for Android, iOS, and PC via Epic Games Store and standalone installer

- Duet Night Abyss is a free-to-play action RPG available on Android, iOS, PC, and Epic Games Store. - The game does not have gacha banners for characters and weapons, focusing instead on microtransactions for cosmetic items. - The game offers full language support in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English. - Players can unlock characters and weapons for free by farming fragments and materials. - The game features interwoven destinies, multi-dimensional weapon combos, exhilarating combat, and customization options.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

The GOAT of Elden Ring weapon mods made it so we can actually use the sick golden ghost weapons Margit killed us with so many times

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, features a diverse array of weapons considered among the best in the studio's history. Modder cleverraptor6, known as Clever, has created a series of imaginative weapons, including the Sacred Arsenal, launched in 2024. This project enhances gameplay by introducing unique summoned arms for different weapon functions, reflecting the combat style of characters like Margit. To use the Sacred Arsenal, players must install katalash's Mod Engine 2, which allows for mod integration while maintaining game integrity. The installation involves unzipping mod files into a separate location on the PC to ensure compatibility with Easy Anticheat protocols.