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AppWizard

January 9, 2026

Minecraft has redesigned its baby mobs to be even cuter, and I need you to stop and look at them because they’re just too precious

Minecraft is introducing a new update that adds eight baby animals to the game, enhancing the farming experience. The new baby animals include rabbits, wolf pups, kittens, calves, piglets, chickens, ocelots, and lambs, each designed to reflect their infancy more accurately than previous scaled-down models. The update features unique sounds for each baby animal to enhance immersion. Players can access these updates through the snapshot functionality and the Bedrock beta/preview. Additionally, Microsoft is planning a Minecraft spinoff in collaboration with Activision Blizzard.

AppWizard

January 8, 2026

Minecraft’s getting cuter baby animals whose single pixel eyes you can stare into as you nudge them into lava

Minecraft is introducing an update that features uniquely designed baby farm animal mobs, including baby pigs, calves, baby chickens, baby ocelots, lambs, and baby rabbits. The update includes nine different wolf pups and eleven distinct kitten types, all with new textures, models, and single pixel eyes. Players can enjoy custom sounds for these animals and craftable name tags to personalize their experience. The update is available for preview in Minecraft's Bedrock Edition and as snapshots in Java Edition.

AppWizard

December 4, 2025

‘Systems-driven exploration game’ Kill Joy announced for PC

Developer Over The Moon has announced a new game titled Kill Joy, which is a "systems-driven exploration game" set in a surreal landscape filled with rainbows and unicorns. The game allows players to use foul language as a primary interaction method, inspired by The Outer Wilds, and will be available on PC via Steam, though no release date has been provided. Kill Joy encourages players to explore without guidance, relying on instincts to uncover secrets. Instead of traditional combat, players engage with the world through swearing, eliciting varied emotional responses from creatures. The game features a vibrant dreamscape that hides deeper issues, and players can break illusions tied to entities by making them cry, revealing hidden passages and memories. As players dispel illusions, they collect words, questions, and fragments of meaning to reconstruct their identity through deduction challenges.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

Poppy Playtime comes to Minecraft

Mob Entertainment has partnered with Spark Universe to introduce the Huggy & Friends Add-On for Minecraft, featuring characters from Poppy Playtime such as Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, CatNap, Doey the Doughman, and The Doctor. The add-on costs 990 Minecoins and includes unique gameplay elements where each character has distinct behaviors. Players can earn GrabPack hands for navigating challenges and encounter Smiling Critters for assistance. Additionally, five Persona cosmetic items inspired by Poppy Playtime are available: GrabPack, Huggy Wuggy Head, Kissy Missy Head, DogDay Pajamas, and CatNap Pajamas. The add-on and cosmetics are now available in the Minecraft Marketplace.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Mob Entertainment Teams Up With Spark Universe to Bring Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and More Into Minecraft

Mob Entertainment has collaborated with Spark Universe to launch the Huggy & Friends Add-On for Minecraft, priced at 990 Minecoins. This add-on introduces characters from the horror franchise Poppy Playtime, including Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, CatNap, Doey the Doughman, and The Doctor, each with unique behaviors that enhance gameplay. Players can earn GrabPack hands with abilities such as grappling and shocking by surviving encounters. Additionally, five Persona items inspired by Poppy Playtime characters are available as wearable cosmetics. The add-on and Persona items are now available for purchase in the Minecraft Marketplace.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Poppy Playtime Arrives In Minecraft As Special Add-On

Mob Entertainment has collaborated with Spark Universe to create the Huggy & Friends Add-On for Minecraft, available in the Minecraft Marketplace for 990 Minecoins. This add-on features characters from Poppy Playtime, including Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, CatNap, Doey the Doughman, and The Doctor. Players can use a Playtime Co. GrabPack to navigate challenges and unlock abilities such as grappling, shocking, burning, and leaping. The add-on also includes five Persona items inspired by Poppy Playtime characters: GrabPack, Huggy Wuggy Head, Kissy Missy Head, DogDay Pajamas, and CatNap Pajamas.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Borderlands 4’s latest patch triggers a flurry of performance complaints, but Gearbox says new stuttering problems ‘should resolve over time as the shaders continue to compile’

A new patch for Borderlands 4 has been released, focusing on fixes and gameplay enhancements to improve performance and stability. The game has received a "mixed" rating on Steam, largely due to performance issues. Players have reported that their gaming experience has worsened after the update, with concerns over reduced frame rates and increased stuttering. The patch includes improvements to stability and performance, addressing hitching, low FPS, and crashes, as well as updates to character animations and loading times. Weekly activities have been adjusted, including a new variant of a boss and a revamped mission that guarantees a Legendary drop. Various issues related to rewards, character skills, gameplay missions, gear, UI, visuals, and audio have been fixed. However, some players are still experiencing stability issues, and it is recommended to clear the shader cache if problems persist.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Open-world survival crafting game Guardians of the Wild Sky announced for PC

Blue Isle Studios has announced the upcoming launch of "Guardians of the Wild Sky," an open-world survival crafting game for PC via Steam, set to release this summer. Players will explore a vibrant world filled with magical creatures called Guardians, who assist them in their adventures. The game features a vast environment with unique floating biomes, allowing players to sail on airships and construct various structures. Key features include capturing and bonding with Guardians, a comprehensive breeding system, a robust crafting system for tools and items, and the ability to face challenges from Cultists and ancient beasts. The game offers both solo and cooperative multiplayer modes for up to five players, with customizable server options.

BetaBeacon

May 15, 2025

Witchy Workshop: A Cosy Magical Idle Game Now on Android

- Witchy Workshop is a game where players inherit an ancient workshop and must renovate it to become a magical crafting hub with the help of critters. - Players can assign over 40 critters to different crafting stations, each with unique skills to maximize productivity and discover new recipes. - The game continues running even when the player is away, allowing for upgrades, new crafting stations, and rare magical companions to be unlocked. - Witchy Workshop offers seasonal events, mini-games, and daily login rewards, as well as an idle system that allows progress on the player's terms.