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December 26, 2024

How Minecraft could bring more life to its oceans?

Minecraft's oceans are currently underexplored and lack vibrancy compared to other environments in the game. Enhancements could include expanding underwater terrain with caves and trenches, introducing new life forms such as sharks, penguins, and whales, and adding more flora like colorful coral reefs and a plant similar to Gillyweed that allows temporary underwater breathing. Additionally, the introduction of Prismarine armor made from turtle scutes could improve swim speed and mining efficiency underwater. Luminous creatures like jellyfish could also be added to illuminate hidden areas and resources.

AppWizard

December 19, 2024

PC VR wizard is gearing up to weave his magic on Ubisoft’s 2023 open-world adventure

Modder Luke Ross has transformed popular PC games into VR experiences, including titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Marvel's Spider-Man. His latest project is a VR mod for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a game by Ubisoft. The game features visually stunning environments, and Ross noted that it looks incredible in VR and is resource-intensive. He plans to release an updated mod that will significantly enhance image quality without sacrificing performance. Access to his VR mod requires a subscription to his Patreon, starting at £8.50 per month, which includes a ZIP file with the VR framework and conversions of 26 PC games into VR.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

5 Cool Things About the New Eyeblossom Flowers in Minecraft

Eyeblossom flowers in Minecraft come in two variants: Open and Closed. Closed Eyeblossoms appear gray and upright during the day, while at night they bloom to reveal a glowing orange eye. Players can craft suspicious stews from these flowers, with the Open variant producing a stew that causes Blindness and the Closed variant causing Nausea. Eyeblossoms can also be used to create dyes: Open Eyeblossoms yield Orange dye and Closed Eyeblossoms yield Gray dye. Additionally, Eyeblossoms can communicate with each other when within a 3-block radius, sending out orange particles to signal blooming or closing. In bee-friendly environments, Open Eyeblossoms attract bees at night, which become poisoned upon contact for 1.25 seconds, although they can still pollinate the flowers.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Casual and cute exploration in Revenge of the Savage Planet

Revenge of the Savage Planet, developed by Raccoon Logic, is set to launch in May 2025 for PC and consoles. It is a sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet, originally released in 2020. The game features Martin Tweed, CEO of Kindred Aerospace, and introduces a new antagonist, Gunther Harrison, CEO of Alta Interglobal. Players will explore and colonize multiple planets, facing challenges and engaging in resource gathering and crafting. The game is designed for approximately 15 to 20 hours of gameplay, with solo and co-op options. It will feature three distinct endings and has been developed by a team of around 30 with a budget of under a million.

AppWizard

December 9, 2024

Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki’s stylist battles like I did—they’re secretly one of the coolest parts of the game

In Infinity Nikki, styling battles initially appeared as a minor gameplay element overshadowed by adventure aspects. However, they revealed themselves to be a blend of creativity and charm. The battles involved scoring high with themed attire and featured lengthy cutscenes. The lore became richer as players encountered factions like the Golden Daisies and Ebony Scissors, and tensions within Beyond the Basics regarding the Sovereign's leadership. A mission led to a basement bar where players interacted with the Sovereign's lackeys. The final confrontation with Aderinna, the Sovereign of Cool, was a theatrical performance, showcasing dramatic elements and campy charm. This experience deepened the narrative, leading players into new tales involving banshees and eerie melodies, contrasting with the initially cozy gameplay.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC now live in Minecraft

In the world of the Na’vi, individuals believe they experience life twice: first in Minecraft and then as part of the Na’vi. The new DLC, Avatar: Rites of Passage, is available from Gamemode One and 20th Century Studios, featuring a complimentary Na’vi Kuru item. Players will explore Pandora's landscapes, encountering various creatures and bioluminescent plants. As a young Na’vi, players must complete their Omatikayan Rites of Passage while dealing with their father's illness. The journey involves gathering edible plants, hunting, defending against viperwolves, connecting with Spirit Trees, and taming a direhorse. The final challenge includes bonding with an Ikran atop the Hallelujah Mountains. The DLC can be purchased on the Minecraft Marketplace.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

Minecraft Pale Garden update: All major features, explained

Minecraft's Pale Garden update introduces several new features, including the Pale Garden biome, the Creaking Mob, and a new resource called Resin. The Pale Garden biome features new flora such as Pale Oaks and Eyeblossoms, along with unique ambient sounds that change from serene to unsettling. The Creaking Mob is a new adversary that is invulnerable when it spawns naturally, and players must find and destroy its Creaking Heart within a 32-block radius to defeat it. Resin can be collected by striking the Creaking Mob, and it is used to craft new blocks in the game.

AppWizard

December 1, 2024

New Minecraft Update Basically Turns It Into a Survivor-Horror Game

A new update for Minecraft, titled The Garden Awakens, is set to be released on December 3rd. It introduces a new biome called the Pale Garden, where players can explore freely during the day without threats from Mobs. At night, a new entity called the Creaking emerges, which requires players to maintain eye contact to avoid its pursuit. Players cannot engage the Creaking in combat; instead, they must locate its heart by striking it, which releases particles to guide them. The Pale Garden features new resources like Pale Oak Logs, Pale Hanging Moss, and Pale Moss Carpets, as well as new flora such as Eyeblossoms, which bloom at night. The update aims to create an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of a dying forest.

AppWizard

November 11, 2024

How To Find Taiga Biomes In Minecraft

The Taiga biome in Minecraft is characterized by spruce trees, green grass, and a vibrant ecosystem with diverse mobs. It is randomly generated and typically bordered by regular forest biomes and swamps, often separated from meadows by rivers. Variants include the Snowy Taiga and Old Growth Taiga. Villages and outposts are commonly found within Taiga biomes. Players can teleport to the Taiga biome using console commands: "/locate biome taiga" to find coordinates and "/teleport" followed by those coordinates. The Taiga biome features flora such as spruce trees, ferns, sweet berry bushes, and dandelions, and is home to various mobs including Creepers, Endermen, Skeletons, Slimes, Spiders, Witches, Zombies, Zombie Villagers, Bats, Chickens, Cows, Foxes, Pigs, Rabbits, Sheep, Wolves, and Glow Squids.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

‘Minecraft’ Is Finally Haunted, Thanks To Generative AI

Oasis is an AI-driven project that uses a vast database of gameplay footage to create a unique experience in Minecraft through a method called "next-frame prediction." It generates real-time gameplay based on user input but struggles to maintain the game's internal logic, resulting in glitches and unpredictable behavior. Players have reported bizarre occurrences, such as objects spontaneously transforming and erratic environmental changes, creating an unstable and surreal game world. This version of Minecraft has been likened to "dementia Minecraft," with elements that feel supernatural and the presence of urban legends like Herobrine. Despite its flaws, Oasis serves as a distorted reflection of Minecraft, offering a glimpse into a glitch-ridden experience that may be seen as a form of art.