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January 9, 2026

I’ve just found a new cutesy Balatro, but instead of a deck of cards you get to tend to a garden and harvest flowers

The author began playing the game Balatro late and transitioned to a new game, Chosen Garden, at the beginning of 2025. Chosen Garden is a roguelike deckbuilder set to launch in March 2025, where players nurture a magical garden and face unpredictable weather every three rounds. Players start with a 9x9 plot and must harvest within a 3x3 area, with each round requiring them to meet a point goal. Harvesting yields coins for acquiring new plants, tools, or animals. The gameplay is similar to Balatro, making it accessible for players familiar with it. The author experienced challenges during gameplay, including a sandstorm that affected their score, ultimately finishing with under 300 points.

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January 3, 2026

Longmont events for Friday, Jan. 2: Minecraft Scavenger Hunt at Longmont Public Library

Families can participate in a Minecraft scavenger hunt at the Longmont Public Library at 9 a.m., with prizes available until January 4 or while supplies last. Sugar Britches will perform at Bricks on Main at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Bootstrap Brewing Company will host the Midnight Hour concert at 6 p.m. featuring Motown music. On Saturday at 8:30 a.m., residents can drop off holiday trees for free chipping at the Town of Lyons Utility Building. A concert celebrating Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special will take place at Bootstrap Brewing Company at 11 a.m. The Wolf Moon Night Hike will occur at 4:30 p.m. at Ron Stewart Preserve. "Nunsense" will be performed at Jesters Dinner Theatre on Sunday at 2 p.m., with ticket prices varying. Adult Drag Bingo will be held at Left Hand Brewing at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Bilingual storytime for children ages 5 and under will take place at Longmont Public Library on Monday at 10 a.m. An open play session for children ages 4 and under will be hosted at the library at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. A drop-in writers group will meet at the library at 6 p.m. on Monday. A watercolor class for participants aged 18 and older will be held at the Firehouse Art Center at noon on Tuesday. The Longmont Public Library will offer a Silent Hour for teens at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Dungeons & Dragons sessions will take place at the library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Sketch Club for teen artists will be held at Carbon Valley Regional Library at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A Make and Take activity will be hosted in the Children’s Area of the Longmont Public Library at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

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December 31, 2025

I’m not waiting 5 years for everyone to realize The Outer Worlds 2 is another Obsidian classic—I’m giving it its flowers now

The Outer Worlds 2 is set to release in 2025 and is part of Obsidian Entertainment's lineup, which includes Grounded 2 and Avowed. The game emphasizes character development and player choices, offering a variety of options tailored to individual character builds. Players can invest in a select few of the twelve available skills, fostering a unique gameplay experience. The game features locked doors and terminals that can be accessed through pickpocketing or dialogue options influenced by previous choices. A significant moment in the game involves negotiating a peaceful resolution with the final boss, dependent on the player's speech skill. The consequences of player choices are reflected throughout the game, culminating in a slideshow at the end. While it may not have as many quests and locations as New Vegas, it offers proportional complexity that engages players.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

I played 31 new cozy games this year, and my top 6 picks are all completely different

In 2025, six standout cozy games were highlighted: 1. Once Upon a Katamari - A new installment in the series featuring fast-paced challenges and a simplified control scheme. 2. POCO - A free-to-play point-and-click adventure about the world's smallest clown, blending 2D and 3D elements with immersive interactions. 3. Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk - An idle management game focused on managing a vending machine empire, requiring active participation from players. 4. Out and About - A foraging simulator where players rebuild a storm-affected town, learning about plants and recipes. 5. The Guardian of Nature - A point-and-click puzzle game where players help reconnect plant roots and assist animals while exploring a forest. 6. Hello Kitty Island Adventure - A life simulator with charming characters and crafting mechanics, recently enhanced by the Wheatflour Wonderland DLC.

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December 23, 2025

Review: LEGO 21589 Minecraft Mini Biomes

LEGO 21589 Mini Biomes is set to release on January 1, 2026, with a retail price of .99 and comprising 797 pieces. The set features five distinct micro-scale dioramas representing different Minecraft biomes, including a mountain landscape, forest, mushroom field, desert temple, and savanna. Each biome includes unique elements and microfigures, such as a Steve, creeper, mooshroom, husk, and pillager. The set is designed primarily from 1×1 tiles and offers a backing plate for a pixelated skybox that can be displayed in day or night mode. Pre-orders are available on LEGO.com.

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November 30, 2025

Gone are the days of buying Minecraft clothing from supermarkets, Very Cool have released a collaboration to save us all from getting another low-quality printed tee

Videogame merchandise has evolved significantly, moving from import-heavy themed apparel to stylish, licensed collections. A recent collaboration between Very Cool and Minecraft has introduced a collection featuring knitted shirts, jeans, and joggers with subtle gaming motifs. Items like the Crafting Pants have hidden details, while overtly themed pieces include The Wolf Tee and the Axolotl tee. The collection has been well-received, with most items selling out quickly. Very Cool has implemented a voting system for restocking items, and a second wave of the collection is set to launch in January 2026, featuring new products like keycaps and a cardigan.

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November 23, 2025

I grew up thinking Pyramid Head was one of the scariest video game villains ever, but thanks to cosplay, I no longer have to hide in fear

Pyramid Head, originally a figure of terror from Silent Hill 2, has been reinterpreted in cosplay, particularly through the trend of Pink Pyramid Head. Cosplayer u/Hannah-Vorhees incorporated cherry blossom flowers into the traditional design, creating a whimsical version that raises questions about its endearing qualities. This trend extends to other traditionally menacing characters, such as the Nazguls from The Lord of the Rings, which have also been reimagined in pastel hues. Another cosplayer, u/thatpikminguy, created a humorous version featuring pizza boxes instead of a metal helmet and a pizza sauce-stained apron. Additionally, u/TheYzzyPop presented a holiday-themed Pyramid Head with festive colors and a Santa hat. These reinterpretations showcase the creativity within the cosplay community, allowing characters like Pyramid Head to be seen in a new, more approachable light.

AppWizard

October 12, 2025

Supervive wanted to reinvent the MOBA, but that wasn’t enough to keep its players: “at some point, the maths stops mathing”

Supervive is an indie multiplayer game that combines elements of a top-down brawler with a MOBA formula, featuring verticality and high-speed trains. It received an 84% positive rating from nearly 13,000 Steam reviews, but its player count has significantly declined from a peak of 47,913 during early access to below 1,000 in recent weeks. Executive producer Jessica 'Safelocked' Nam acknowledges the challenges of maintaining player engagement and the need to focus on a core player base. She emphasizes that a higher player count is essential for the game's sustainability, particularly for competitive matchmaking. Despite current challenges, the team is planning new content, including a new season with a new Hunter, fresh items, a battle pass, and innovative prototypes to enhance competitiveness.

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October 2, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.20 Ushers in Bedrock 1.21.111 “The Copper Age”

The latest Minecraft update, "The Copper Age," is version 1.21.111 for Bedrock and 3.20/1.029 for consoles, released on September 30. Key features include: - Copper Chest: Players can summon a copper golem to acquire a copper chest, which can oxidize or be preserved with wax. It can be crafted from a standard chest and copper ingots. - Copper Equipment: Copper can be used to craft tools, weapons, and armor that do not oxidize. Copper armor has higher durability than leather but less than iron. - Copper Golem: Summoned with copper and carved pumpkins, it collects and sorts items from copper chests. It drops 1 to 3 copper ingots upon demise and can transform into a statue block when fully oxidized. - Copper Decorations: New items include copper torches, bars, chains, and lanterns that oxidize over time. - Shelf: A decorative block that can store items and connect with powered shelves for redstone functionality. - Accessibility: Updated dye icons for colorblind accessibility and text-to-speech support for dressing room pages. - Blocks: Fire-related changes to blocks and bug fixes for water placement and block destruction. - General Improvements: Corrections to grass color in swamps and enhancements for multiplayer experiences. - Graphical Enhancements: Updates to volumetric fog and particle textures, along with fixes for graphical bugs. - User Interface: Improvements to icons and display issues, including new icons for sale banners. Players can expect potential hotfixes in the coming weeks.

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October 1, 2025

Minecraft’s New Update on Sept. 30 Brings Bedrock 1.21.111 via Patch 1.029/3.20

Minecraft's latest major update, Bedrock version 1.21.111, was released on September 30. Key features include: - Copper Chest: A new storage solution that sorts items using a copper golem. It has waxed and oxidized variants and requires a chest and copper ingots to craft. - Copper Equipment: Players can craft tools, weapons, and armor from copper, which has higher durability than leather but less than iron. Smelting yields Copper Nuggets, and hostile monsters can spawn wearing or wielding copper items. - Copper Golem: Summoned with copper and carved pumpkins, it sorts items from copper chests and drops Copper Ingots upon defeat. It can transform into a Copper Golem Statue Block when fully oxidized. - Copper Decorations: New items include a green Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chains, and a Copper Lantern, all of which oxidize over time. - Shelf: A decorative block that can store items and display them, crafted from stripped logs or bamboo. - Accessibility Improvements: Updated dye icons for colorblind accessibility and text-to-speech support in the Dressing Room. - Gameplay Fixes: Various bugs related to entities, fire interactions, and user interface improvements have been addressed. The update requires a substantial download due to the extensive new content included.