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The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know
AppWizard
December 29, 2025

The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know

Zombies in Minecraft spawn in dimly lit areas, pursue players, and are harmed by sunlight unless sheltered. They can break wooden doors on hard difficulty, pick up weapons or armor, and can chain-aggro when one groans. In Survival Mode, they motivate players to build defenses, provide rotten flesh for dogs, and offer experience points. In Creative Mode, they are used to test mob farms and traps, with customizable skins available. In Adventure Mode, they are utilized for scripted events and challenges. Recent updates have improved their pathfinding, spawn dynamics, sound design, and textures. Players can prevent spawns with light, use shields, gain height advantage, farm zombies for XP, and keep extra blocks for emergencies.
Minecraft's unofficial "WW1 update" uses the spear as artillery and lets you parry TNT
AppWizard
December 29, 2025

Minecraft’s unofficial “WW1 update” uses the spear as artillery and lets you parry TNT

Minecraft players are innovating with new gameplay possibilities following the introduction of the spear in the Mounts of Mayhem update. The spear has been significantly buffed, making it one of the most lethal craftable weapons in the game. Players are using it to enhance TNT cannons, allowing for greater explosive range and effectiveness in combat. Additionally, players are exploring creative projects, including advanced siege engines and concepts reminiscent of World War 1, such as airships and artillery. It is now possible for players to redirect moving TNT blocks, introducing new gameplay mechanics like parrying TNT.
Silent Hill f didn't just give us a superb SH game in the year of our lord 2025, but it offered up one of the best in the series
AppWizard
December 23, 2025

Silent Hill f didn’t just give us a superb SH game in the year of our lord 2025, but it offered up one of the best in the series

Silent Hill f has been well-received by fans, emerging as a standout game in 2025. It reimagines the classic series by introducing a modern narrative while maintaining its psychological horror roots and signature eerie atmosphere. The game features straightforward combat mechanics that require players to balance confrontation and evasion. Players navigate desolate landscapes filled with tension, suspense, and exploration, staying true to the franchise's legacy. Konami's dedication to enhancing the series while honoring its past has resulted in a rich and immersive experience for both new and seasoned players.
New co-op FPS combines the open-world hordes of Dying Light and the style of Borderlands, with a demo you can try first
AppWizard
November 9, 2025

New co-op FPS combines the open-world hordes of Dying Light and the style of Borderlands, with a demo you can try first

Skopje '83 is a first-person shooter developed by the indie studio Dark-1 over six years, inspired by cel shading and concept art. The game is set in Skopje, North Macedonia, where players navigate a hostile environment using a mobile base called DOM, an armored bus for storing gear, crafting weapons, and recuperating. It features an open-world design, encouraging exploration and experimentation, with a dynamic world where death alters the landscape. Players can team up to combat mutated creatures and gather blueprints. A demo update has been released, and the full version is available on Steam for .99, with a 10% discount until November 14.
My favorite horror game of the year went on sale on Steam just in time for an NG+ update that adds new weapons, enemies, mechanics, and story revelations
AppWizard
October 31, 2025

My favorite horror game of the year went on sale on Steam just in time for an NG+ update that adds new weapons, enemies, mechanics, and story revelations

The first-person horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King, received an update that introduced a new game plus (NG+) mode and is currently available at a 25% discount until November 3. The update includes new weapons, new enemies, upgraded enemies, a novel NG+ mechanic, new NPC interactions that explore the game's lore, and a new boss encounter. The game has an 81% review rating from PCG Australian editor Shaun Prescott and offers a free demo of the first act for potential players.
Warhammer 40k Dawn of War dev's new turn-based tactics game pays homage to one of the greats, and you can try it for free
AppWizard
October 31, 2025

Warhammer 40k Dawn of War dev’s new turn-based tactics game pays homage to one of the greats, and you can try it for free

Relic Entertainment has released a new turn-based strategy game called Earth vs Mars, which is available on Steam along with a free demo. This game is the first title from Relic Labs, a label focused on experimental projects. In Earth vs Mars, players defend Earth from a Martian invasion using a weapon called the Splice-O-Tron to create hybrid soldiers. The game features over 30 campaign missions, various modes including AI challenges and online multiplayer, and draws inspiration from classic games like Advance Wars. It is currently offered at a discounted price of .79 until November 12, after which it will revert to .99.
FEAR is turning 20, but Monolith's terrifying shooter hasn't lost its touch
AppWizard
October 28, 2025

FEAR is turning 20, but Monolith’s terrifying shooter hasn’t lost its touch

The narrator is eavesdropping on enemy clone soldiers in the game FEAR while strategizing an attack. They have several weapon options, including a SPAS-12 shotgun and a nail gun. The narrator deploys a proximity mine to distract the soldiers, leading to an explosion that takes out two of them. They then use the shotgun to eliminate another soldier and finish the last one with the nail gun. The game features innovative AI, varied combat encounters, and intense atmosphere, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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