Crafting Experience Archives

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February 27, 2025

This 93% positive Steam Next Fest survival game demo wants to combine Minecraft and No Man’s Sky with “RPG-style depth,” and so far it’s actually pulling it off

Cubic Odyssey is a game developed by Atypical Games, featured in the Steam Next Fest, where players explore vibrant planets, craft tools, construct vehicles, and face the Red Darkness. The gameplay emphasizes an extensive tech tree and a sub-crafting system that enhances the crafting experience. Players gather resources to upgrade facilities and fortify their base against threats. The game showcases sharp graphics and a freeform voxel aesthetic. It is scheduled for release later this year.

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December 6, 2024

The Biggest Announcements From PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2024

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown features turn-based battles and a Paper Mario-style aesthetic. Sol Mates will enter early access on Steam next year. Cairn has a free demo available on Steam, with a full release planned for next year. The Legend of Baboo is set for release in 2025. MainFrames will launch on Steam on March 6, 2025, with a demo available. Merchants of Rosewall is set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. Starlight Re:Volver will enter early access on Steam in 2025. SpaceCraft is expected to have early access next year. Abyssus is planned for release next year on Steam. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap will be released on January 28, 2025. Robots at Midnight is set for release on January 29, 2025. Blue Prince will release in Spring 2025, with a demo available for early access. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is planned for release in 2025. Eternal Strands is set for release on January 28, 2025. Copa City is anticipated for release in 2025. Drivers of the Apocalypse has no announced release date. Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna has an unspecified release date. Spine does not have a revealed release date yet. The entire showcase is available on the official PC Gamer YouTube channel, and a dedicated PC Gaming Show page on Steam allows gamers to wishlist the newly announced titles.

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September 29, 2024

Minecraft Announces Creepy New Biome And Mob Update

Mojang is introducing a new biome called 'The Pale Garden' in Minecraft, featuring a tree-like mob named 'The Creaking'. Players must target the mob's hidden heart block to engage with it effectively. The Pale Garden will have unsettling sound effects and a pale color palette, including a new pale oak wood set and hanging moss. Additionally, a hardcore mode will be added to the Bedrock Edition, along with bundles for inventory management, as part of the upcoming 'Bundles of Bravery' update. Both the new biome and mob will be available in future snapshots, previews, and betas.

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August 4, 2024

Crafting in crafting games may suck, but it seems surprisingly decent in the updated rules for Dungeons & Dragons of all things

Crafting in tabletop gaming has often been seen as tedious, with players frustrated by resource gathering and complex systems. The 2024 Players Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons 5E introduces streamlined crafting rules that enhance gameplay and creativity. New origin feats allow players to create useful items overnight, and tool proficiencies now include guidelines for various actions, providing clarity and consistency. Proficiency in sleight of hand grants an advantage on thieves' tools checks for lockpicking. The new rules encourage players to embark on quests for rare materials instead of simply purchasing items, adding excitement to the crafting experience.

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August 1, 2024

Minecraft x LUSH Bath Bombs add-on available now

Minecraft has introduced the Bath Bombs add-on in collaboration with Lush. This add-on features bath bombs that create colorful explosions and whimsical effects in the game. Players can experience stunning visual effects, receive various enhancements, and gather ingredients to craft their own bath bombs. The add-on is available in the Minecraft store.