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March 30, 2026

Peak’s new update gives you the keys to the climb with a suite of custom settings, including the option to turn on ‘Grapple Mode (Stupid)’

The latest update for Peak, called the "Play It Your Way Update," introduces customizable settings that allow players to disable weather elements like snowstorms and high winds. Players can toggle dangers such as fall damage, spiders, and hunger on and off. There is also an option to remove specific items, like the blowgun, from the game. Additionally, popular mods have expanded the player limit from four to twenty, enabling new gameplay modes, including a zombies mode and a competitive free-for-all mode. The game's pricing remains appealing, described as a bargain by co-creator Nick Kaman.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

My new indie darling is this crafting game stuffed with hand-sculpted creatures made by a husband and wife dev team

OddFauna: Secret of the Terrabeast is a sandbox crafting game where players assume the role of an Astor, a critter living on a legged whale called a Terrabeast. Players can chop down trees to craft materials, build a cottage, cultivate a garden, and befriend various creatures. The demo lasts five in-game days, taking about 90 minutes to complete, and is set in a single biome. The game features hand-crafted assets and intuitive controls. It emphasizes environmental choices that affect the game's fauna. OddFauna is scheduled for early access in spring 2026, with a demo available during the Steam Next Fest until March 2.

AppWizard

February 23, 2026

One of my most anticipated indie games finally has a release date, almost 4 years after its initial reveal

In 2022, the game Gecko Gods was announced, allowing players to embody a small gecko and navigate ancient ruins. After nearly four years of anticipation, the developers announced a release date of April 16. A new trailer showcases serene boat rides, intricate puzzle-solving, and enhanced visuals. Players will have customization options for their gecko characters, with various critters to choose from. The game has experienced delays, but the upcoming release has generated excitement among fans.

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.