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January 16, 2026

Riot moves to stamp out League of Legends duo queue abuse as “a few bad actors ruin things for everyone”

Riot Games has introduced new duo queue restrictions in League of Legends, disallowing duo play up to Grandmaster rank, even for players with Grandmaster MMR. The company has increased the duo penalty to reflect the advantages of playing in pairs. The current season has seen an increase in exploitative behavior, prompting these changes. Riot plans to implement an indicator to show when a player's actual MMR exceeds their displayed rank. Additionally, there is a delay in improvements to the autofill matching system, which aims to reduce mismatched roles for players.

AppWizard

January 3, 2026

How I Fell Back In Love With Minecraft After 10 Years Away

The author first played Minecraft in 2010 and was captivated by its charm, comparing it to a digital Lego set. Over time, they drifted away from the game due to burnout and political controversies surrounding its creator, Markus “Notch” Persson. The author visited Mojang in March 2011 when Minecraft had sold over a million copies, a figure that has since grown to over 350 million. Persson's demeanor changed after the game's acquisition by Microsoft for .5 billion in 2014 and the emergence of GamerGate, leading to the author's negative feelings towards the game. The Donut SMP server, created by YouTuber DrDonut, peaked at nearly 46,000 players in a single day and features an in-game economy where players can buy and sell resources. The author's son initially sought a Minecraft Realm for his classmates but later requested to join the Donut SMP server after tensions arose in the Realm. The author, initially hesitant, found common ground with their son on the server, leading to collaborative gameplay that involved resource gathering and crafting. They created a secret base and automated systems, learning about supply and demand in the game's market. This experience rekindled the author's joy in Minecraft and strengthened their bond with their son.

BetaBeacon

December 29, 2025

This luxurious Game Boy with hidden touch pads is now available for pre-order

AYANEO has unveiled the Pocket VERT, a luxurious gaming handheld powered by a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. It features a high-density 3.5-inch LCD panel, CNC metal finish, "MagicTouch" touchpad, and a large 6,000mAh battery. The device comes in two configurations starting at 9 and offers a premium gaming experience in a compact package.

AppWizard

December 21, 2025

LEGO CITY, Disney, Friends, Harry Potter and Minecraft Advent Calendars 2025 – Day 20

Behind the twentieth door of the LEGO Advent Calendars, the following items are revealed: - LEGO CITY (#60475): A trolley filled with a cupcake, iced biscuits, and a warm cup of coffee or tea. - LEGO Disney (#43273): A small tree and Elsa’s box of mementos containing Olaf-themed drawings on a printed 1×1 tile. - LEGO Friends (#42668): An undecorated version of Pickle with food and water supplies. - LEGO Harry Potter (#76456): The Monster Book of Monsters made from 19 pieces. - LEGO Minecraft (#21280): A Zombie minifigure in diamond armor with an axe and a diamond ore block.

AppWizard

December 12, 2025

Mounts of Mayhem released for Minecraft with new mobs, weapons and more

The latest major update for Minecraft, titled "Mounts of Mayhem," introduces several new features, including: - New mobs: Nautilus, Zombie Nautilus, Camel Husk, and Parched. - Nautilus Armor for player protection. - Introduction of Spear weapons for combat. - Natural spawning of Zombie Horses. - New graphical options: "Texture Filtering" and "Anisotropic Filtering." - Netherite Horse Armor can be obtained by upgrading Diamond Horse Armor using a Smithing Table. - Removal of obfuscation to enhance modding capabilities. - An experimental version of the update is available with manual installation steps. - A guide for playing Minecraft on Linux, SteamOS, or Steam Deck is available on GamingOnLinux. - Minecraft was released on November 8, 2011, and is available on various platforms, including native Linux.

AppWizard

December 11, 2025

Minecraft “Mounts of Mayhem” 1.21.130 update out now, patch notes

Minecraft's latest update, version 1.21.130, titled "Mounts of Mayhem," introduces several new features, including: - New mounts: Horses, Zombie Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Camels now float when ridden while swimming. - Netherite Horse Armor: Craftable at a Smithing Table using Diamond Horse Armor, a Netherite Ingot, and a Netherite Upgrade, providing 19 armor points. - Nautilus: A new neutral aquatic mob that can be tamed with Pufferfish, spawns in all ocean biomes, and grants the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect when mounted. - Nautilus Armor: Equipable on both Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus, available in Copper, Golden, Iron, Diamond, and Netherite versions. - Zombie Nautilus: A neutral underwater mob that attacks with a Dash attack and can be tamed using Pufferfish. - Coral Zombie Nautilus: A variant of the Zombie Nautilus that spawns in Warm Oceans. - Spear: A new weapon crafted from various materials, featuring two attack types: Jab and Charge. - New mobs: Zombie Horse, which spawns naturally at night in Plains and Savanna biomes, and Parched, a Skeleton variant that spawns in Deserts. - Camel Husk: An undead Camel variant that spawns in Deserts. - Various audio adjustments, block generation fixes, and gameplay enhancements, along with numerous bug fixes for improved stability and performance.

AppWizard

December 10, 2025

Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem Update Lets Players Ride Into Combat

The fourth and final update for Minecraft in 2025, titled Mounts of Mayhem, has launched for both Java and Bedrock Edition players. This update introduces new mounts and challenges, including camel husks in desert biomes, which are accompanied by mob riders called the Parched. Players can also encounter zombie horses with zombie riders at night and tame nautilus and zombie nautilus underwater. The update adds a spear for combat, allows horses to swim, and enables players to equip horses with Netherite armor. Future updates are planned for 2026, and a new mobile game, Minecraft Blast, is in testing.

AppWizard

December 10, 2025

Minecraft spear crafting recipe, uses, and more

Minecraft version 1.21.11, titled Mounts of Mayhem, introduces a new weapon: the spear. The spear features a standard jab and a charged attack, inflicting half the damage of an axe but allowing players to engage enemies from a mount. To craft a spear, players need two sticks and a mineral (diamond or iron) arranged in the crafting grid. The spear is compatible with mounts like horses, camels, and the new Nautilus, enabling mounted attacks. Various mobs can spawn wielding a spear, including Zombies, Husks, Zombie horsemen, Camel husk jockeys (with iron spears), Piglins, and Zombified piglins (with golden spears). Players can also use the spear while flying with Elytra wings.

AppWizard

December 10, 2025

LEGO CITY, Disney, Friends, Harry Potter and Minecraft Advent Calendars 2025 – Day 9

LEGO CITY (#60475) reveals a minifigure of a child in a reindeer costume and a printed 1×1 round tile designed as a compass. LEGO Disney (#43273) features an 11-piece hearth with connection points for future accessories and transparent orange wedge elements for flames. LEGO Friends (#42668) offers a writing desk with a lit candle and festive decorations. LEGO Harry Potter (#76456) includes a pair of printed Galleons, previously exclusive to the Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition (76417). LEGO Minecraft (#21280) presents an exclusive minifigure of Steve in a Snow Golem sweater, along with a diamond helmet, a diamond pickaxe, and an enchanting table.

AppWizard

December 10, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem Update Rides Out as Bedrock 1.21.130 via Patch 3.27/1.037

Mojang has released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft, available in Bedrock version 1.21.130 and recognized as update 3.27/1.037 for console players. The update introduces new content including a spear weapon, mounts like Horses and Camels that no longer sink while swimming, and new mobs such as Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus. The spear has various materials with different stats and two attack types. A new Skeleton variant called Parched spawns in Deserts and does not burn in sunlight. The update also includes audio fixes, gameplay adjustments, and general bug fixes.