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Altera is a hardcore, realistic, unforgiving military survival sandbox, so of course it features penguin soldiers with reflex sights on their heads
AppWizard
March 29, 2026

Altera is a hardcore, realistic, unforgiving military survival sandbox, so of course it features penguin soldiers with reflex sights on their heads

Altera is a military survival sandbox game set in a Central European landscape, focusing on base-building, crafting, and missions from NPCs. It features ranged combat against lifeless enemies and lacks zombies or competitive elements. The game has introduced "weaponized penguins," where players can equip penguins with military helmets and gun sights to engage in combat. Altera has been in development since 2022, originally conceived as a sci-fi game but evolving to a more realistic aesthetic while retaining the concept of humans and animals fighting together. The game has over 2,000 sign-ups for an upcoming playtest, and while a specific release date is not announced, it will debut in early access on Steam.
The 9 biggest no-shows at The Game Awards 2025
AppWizard
December 13, 2025

The 9 biggest no-shows at The Game Awards 2025

The Game Awards featured announcements of several games, including Divinity, Fate of the Old Republic, and Exodus. Blade, the 16th most anticipated game, was notably absent, with ongoing legal issues related to Knights of the Old Republic 2 DLC for the Switch. Saber Interactive is reportedly working on a remake of KotOR 2, codenamed Juliet, while Mad Head Games is developing the KotOR 1 remake. CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated there would be no updates on The Witcher 4, but the company is working on Cyberpunk 2 and a remake of The Witcher 1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was released earlier this spring, utilizing technology similar to Fallout 3 and adapted to Unreal Engine 5. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced received a PEGI rating but was absent from the Game Awards.
Hytale honcho says early access will be $20 because 'charging more didn’t feel right': He doesn't think the game is good yet, but 'my team and I will push hard to make it good, then great'
AppWizard
November 22, 2025

Hytale honcho says early access will be $20 because ‘charging more didn’t feel right’: He doesn’t think the game is good yet, but ‘my team and I will push hard to make it good, then great’

Hytale, a sandbox RPG inspired by Minecraft, was previously canceled by Riot Games due to unmet expectations. Under Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, the project is being revived with a commitment to accessibility and a competitive price point. Collins-Laflamme has repurchased the game and expanded the development team to 50 members, despite losing four years of development time. The team recently released 16 minutes of new footage, which, while described as "raw and broken," showed promising elements. Early access is expected to be available in the next few days, and special editions will also be offered to support the project.
Enhanced Splinter Cell is the best way to play this classic in 2025
AppWizard
June 19, 2025

Enhanced Splinter Cell is the best way to play this classic in 2025

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, released in 2002, has an unofficial mod called Enhanced Splinter Cell that revitalizes the game with quality-of-life improvements and restored content. The mod enhances lighting effects, allows customization of Sam Fisher's outfit, and incorporates dgVoodoo2 for modern compatibility. It introduces gameplay tweaks such as easier inventory access, HUD toggling, adjustable movement speed, and a new crouch mechanic. Additionally, it includes two previously cut missions, Nuclear Power Plant and Severonickel, along with updated cutscenes for the Kalinatek mission and the new missions. Enhanced Splinter Cell is recommended for players wanting to experience the classic on modern hardware.
Minecraft Live 2025 Announced – Date, News, Updates & More
AppWizard
March 6, 2025

Minecraft Live 2025 Announced – Date, News, Updates & More

Minecraft Live 2025 is confirmed for March 22 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, to be streamed live. The event will include updates on Minecraft split screen functionality, new content for Minecraft Dungeons, and patch notes. A teaser video has been released, hinting at climate-related changes and the introduction of flowering cactuses. Players are hoping for improvements to split screen on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, as well as updates for PlayStation 4 and Minecraft Dungeons multiplayer. The event will also cover custom world creation tools, community discussions, and updates on Minecraft vote mechanics. The Minecraft Movie is set to premiere on April 4, shortly after the event. Speculation includes exclusive items or limited-time content being unveiled during Minecraft Live 2025, with a focus on biome updates, particularly for the Desert biome and various animals.
New Hardcover Book The World Of Minecraft Announced
AppWizard
July 1, 2024

New Hardcover Book The World Of Minecraft Announced

Random House Worlds will release 'The World of Minecraft' hardcover book this Fall, which is described as the definitive account of the game's history, combining development history with in-game history. It will include exclusive interviews, recollections from the gaming community, and insights on mods, servers, YouTube channels, and more. The book will be released on October 15.
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