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May 3, 2026

Everything new in Minecraft Bedrock 26.30.25/26 beta and preview

Mojang has released the Minecraft 26.30.25/26 Beta and preview build, introducing new features such as Geysers that launch players skyward and Sulfur Cubes that can absorb TNT blocks with varying fuse times based on activation methods. The update includes bug fixes, such as correct generation of iron doors and stone buttons in strongholds, crafting adjustments for Sulfur Spikes, and improvements to video settings and user interface. Technical updates feature the transition of four entity components to the 1.26.30 format, the addition of voxel shapes for 46 vanilla blocks, and a new SoundInstance API class for sound playback control.

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April 29, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 5 Adds Sulfur Cube Explosive Archetype, Geysers and More

In Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 5, Mojang introduced explosive Sulfur Cubes that can absorb TNT blocks, transforming into volatile entities. When ignited by fire or Redstone, they have a 6-second fuse, while explosions can trigger a random fuse time of 0.75 to 3 seconds. Once primed, they are immune to damage, and the TNT block cannot be harvested with shears. Additionally, Potent Sulfur blocks can interact with water and magma to produce geysers that launch water particles and nearby entities into the air. Hoglins have been reclassified as hostile and will no longer spawn in Peaceful mode. New sound effects accompany the geysers and Sulfur Spikes. To create an Explosive Sulfur Cube, a Sulfur Cube must absorb a TNT block, and geysers are produced when a Potent Sulfur block is placed above a Magma block or submerged under 1-4 water source blocks within a Sulfur Pool.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 5

The 26.2 Snapshot 5 introduces several new features, including an explosive archetype for the Sulfur Cube and the addition of erupting Geysers formed by Potent Sulfur. The new Sulfur Cube archetype, called Explosive, shares properties with the Regular archetype but has higher air drag and can absorb TNT blocks. When primed, absorbed TNT has a fuse time of 6 seconds when ignited by fire or Redstone, and a randomized fuse time between 0.75 and 3 seconds when primed by an explosion. Sulfur Cubes with absorbed TNT cannot be picked up or damaged, and no Small Sulfur Cubes will spawn upon explosion. Potent Sulfur creates Geysers when placed above a Magma block and under water, sending water particles skyward at random intervals. Various adjustments have been made to mob hitboxes, and Hoglins are now classified as hostile and will not spawn on Peaceful difficulty. New sounds for Geyser eruptions have been added, and Touchscreen Mode has been removed. The Data Pack version is now 104.0, and the Resource Pack version is 86.2. New particles related to Geysers have been introduced, and several bugs have been fixed in this update.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

The best Raccoin seeds for every character

Raccoin is a coin-pushing roguelike game where each run is influenced by a randomly generated seed, affecting the items available in the shop. Players can enhance their gameplay by selecting advantageous seeds that offer exceptional items early in the game. The effectiveness of seeds can vary based on difficulty levels, impacting shop prices and re-roll costs. Notable seeds include: - Chummy Coin Army: Buy a Chummy Coin and re-roll for a Rain Badge, then acquire another Chummy Coin and a Fault Squishie. - Conversion Rate to the Moon: Purchase a Rain Badge and Cloveroin, stacking modifiers to increase coin flow. - Returning Dividends: After round four, buy Infinity Squishie and Division Coin, applying the Return modifier. - Infinite Corncoin: Acquire a Corncoin after round four and duplicate it using modifiers. - For Profit Farming: Accumulate Wateroins and invest in Seedoin and Root Squishie after round four. - Jawbreaker Duplication: Start with a Jawbreakoin and Rain Badge, generating more Jawbreakoins with modifiers. - Maximum Power: Buy Lightning Coin and Fault Squishie after round one for a steady influx of Lightning Coins. - Jupiter Loop: Look for a BOGO Jupiteroin and utilize modifiers for inventory management. - Ascending Astrofalls: Purchase Stargazy Pie and Clock Squishy to increase coin value. - Fridge Run: Acquire Fridgeoin after round four and pair it with the Origin modifier. Players can enter a custom seed code during the selection of a Slot Card and Ticket difficulty level, with an option to paste codes from online sources.

Winsage

April 7, 2026

What is the Microsoft Windows game that Iran is ‘using’ to tease Donald Trump

The United States and Iran are engaging in digital tensions, with Iranian embassies using social media for pointed critiques of President Trump. A notable instance occurred when the Iranian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif shared a satirical video combining gameplay from the 90s game Minesweeper with a map of the Strait of Hormuz, humorously highlighting Trump's navigation efforts. The video features animated explosions and sarcastic text, emphasizing the risks associated with US navigation in the strategically important waterway. Iran has stated it deployed mines in the Strait of Hormuz to control maritime traffic, and the use of Minesweeper in this context serves to illustrate the dangers of navigating these waters.

AppWizard

April 5, 2026

Realistic FPS Gray Zone Warfare bounces back as a transformative, community-led update boosts players by 1000%

The recent update to Gray Zone Warfare, named Spearhead, has generated significant enthusiasm for the tactical first-person shooter developed by Madfinger Games. The update includes a dedicated onboarding zone for newcomers, a comprehensive 110-page Field Manual, and an expansion of the island of Lamang with over 25 new locations and diverse biomes. The game features a restructured terrain and vegetation for enhanced player strategy, reorganized computer-controlled adversaries into seven factions, and a revamped progression system with over 250 replayable tasks. Spearhead introduces eight new weapons, over 380 weapon parts, and more than 150 gear pieces, along with a revamped vendor system and extensive changes to the loot system, doubling the number of distinct loot items. An animation overhaul has improved movement fluidity, and new sprinting options have been added. Audio quality has been enhanced with natural sounds and new enemy voiceovers. The health system has been refined for better combat clarity, and updates to the HUD and tactical map have improved user experience. Player engagement has surged, with active user counts increasing to over 40,000 and a total player count of 160,000. The game is currently available on Steam at a promotional price of £23.44 / .79. Future updates and an updated roadmap will be provided by Madfinger Games.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Everything we know about Sulfur Cube in Minecraft

The upcoming release of Chaos Cubed for Minecraft introduces a new underground biome and a creature called the Sulfur Cube. The Sulfur Cube is a passive, bucketable mob found in the Sulfur Caves biome, immune to fall damage, and can split into smaller cubes upon impact. These smaller cubes can grow larger over time when nurtured with golden dandelions. The Sulfur Cube can absorb various blocks, including all wood variants, stone, coral, slime, honey, sculk, froglight, resin, ore, metallic blocks, ice, concrete, sulfur, and cinnabar, but cannot consume walls, stairs, slabs, or fences. Once it absorbs a block, it becomes impervious to damage from player attacks and most mobs, instead being launched away from the attack. Players can retrieve the absorbed block using shears. The Sulfur Cube is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2026, following its appearance in the recent Minecraft Bedrock beta.

AppWizard

March 16, 2026

Beaver-themed city-builder Timberborn has gnawed its way out of early access, and surprise! It has Factorio-style automation now

Timberborn, a city-builder game featuring beavers, has reached its 1.0 release, introducing a significant automation feature. This update includes twenty new buildings that function as logic nodes, such as simple levers, logic relays, flow sensors, power meters, and weather stations. Specialized nodes like detonators for triggering explosions or fireworks are also included. Players can automate various tasks, such as closing floodgates in response to contaminated water or pausing production when resources are low. The game has a 95% overwhelmingly positive rating on Steam from nearly 39,000 reviews and is currently available at a 20% launch discount until March 26, priced at £24.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

Ex Sanguis is the most stylish XCOM-style roguelike I’ve ever played

Ex Sanguis is a turn-based strategy game showcased during Steam Next Fest, featuring a grid-based system similar to XCOM. Players control a team of soldiers called Stillae, utilizing Action Points (AP) and unique abilities to execute commands. The game has a narrative centered around saving a dying planet and is noted for its stylish execution and visually striking aesthetic, characterized by a blood-themed color palette. It incorporates robust gameplay mechanics, including destructible environments, roguelike elements, and RPG-style builds. Ex Sanguis is set to launch in early access soon, and players can wishlist it and explore the demo on Steam.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

SU students dominate the world of Minecraft

SU E-Sports organized a Minecraft Build Battle competition on February 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Charlie’s Lounge, allowing walk-in participants without prior registration. A bake sale was held on February 12 in Lower Deg to fund the event, featuring Minecraft-themed treats. Participants had one minute to select building blocks and three minutes to construct designated structures over eleven rounds. Notable builds included a cow, cat, headphones, desk, apple, soda, pizza, Freddy Fazbear, treehouse, car, and flower. Jason Petersen won at least three rounds, including the cow, headphones, and desk builds. Other winners included Tommy Wright for the cat build and Malichite Merenda for the apple build. The event fostered creativity and community spirit within SU E-Sports.