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67.74% of Steam users have transitioned to Windows 11 as of April 2026, with a month-over-month increase of 0.89 points. Windows 10 holds 25.63% of the market share, creating a gap of over 40 percentage points between the two operating systems. Windows 11's adoption on Steam has grown from 41.95% in December 2023 to 70.83% in December 2025. A notable drop in Windows 11 usage occurred in February 2026, but the April statistics indicate a recovery. The shift to Windows 11 is influencing developer decisions regarding DirectX 12 and optimizations for the operating system.
A Hallmark holiday ornament titled "Minecraft Blub Ornament" has revealed a new character named Blub in the Minecraft universe, generating excitement among fans. The ornament is set for release on October 10 and is described as appealing to fans of the game. The listing includes a silhouette image that has led to speculation about Blub's design, with some fans envisioning it as a four-legged creature. There is debate within the community about whether Blub will be part of the main Minecraft game or linked to the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons 2. Mojang has not confirmed any details about Blub, leaving its status uncertain. If Blub is officially introduced, it would join the extensive roster of Minecraft mobs.
Microsoft has announced Project Helix, a next-generation gaming initiative aimed at merging PC and console gaming into a unified ecosystem, set to launch in late 2027. The initiative features a hybrid gaming system that allows seamless play between Xbox and PC games. It is powered by a custom AMD System-on-Chip called Xbox Magnus, which includes next-generation ray tracing, generative AI technology, and Microsoft’s proprietary DLSS5 technology. Project Helix also introduces streamlined tools for developers to simplify game creation and porting, aiming to expand the Xbox game library. Key milestones include an official announcement in March 2026, a potential hardware reveal in mid-2026, and a consumer launch in late 2027. The initiative is led by Xbox executives Asha Sharma, Matt Booty, and Jason Ronald. Project Helix is positioned as a premium gaming device with a projected price of ,000, reflecting its advanced features and expansive game library.
The original Broken Sword game was launched in 1996 and the Reforged version in 2024 brought enhanced visuals and audio while keeping the core story intact. Players take on the role of American tourist George Stobbart in a murder mystery tied to the Knights Templar. Epic rotates its mobile free games every Thursday, with iOS availability restricted to the EU and Android users having a broader library selection. Endling: Extinction is Forever is available on the Android library. Epic's mobile push is gaining momentum with a growing selection of games.
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and offers up to 24GB of RAM, delivering high performance for gaming, multitasking, and streaming.
Android 17 introduces a new Game Controller settings menu that allows players to reassign face buttons, triggers, and thumbsticks at the OS level. This feature is only available in Android 17 Beta 2 and later and is aimed at improving accessibility for players with limited hand mobility. The remapping news is not only a convenience feature but also has significant accessibility implications. The menu is split into two sections: Button inputs and Directional controls. The feature is still in Beta 2, so there are some rough edges, but Google is expected to address them before the stable release. This update is a long-overdue addition for Android, which has been focusing more on mobile gaming in recent years.
Super Awesome is bringing Animal Busters, an idle RPG game featuring cute animals, monster-bashing, and rewards that accumulate even when not actively playing. The game follows the genre blueprint closely but offers clean art direction and a faster progression system. Animal Busters is free to download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Questing in Divine Duality Elemental allows players to earn rewards while exploring the map and assisting NPCs. Players can use newly introduced codes to obtain shards, which are useful for enhancing abilities or rerolling skillsets. Current codes include:
- 150kLikes - 15k shards
- VOID - shards
- 140kLikes - 15k shards
To redeem codes, players must launch the game, go to the 'summon' option, find the code box, input the code, and click 'submit.' Players can find more codes by exploring the game's community group or Discord server. There is a dedicated Discord server for Divine Duality Elemental for player engagement and updates. Expired codes include various past promotions such as ChromaLossOops, NewArrivalsInShop, and 130kLikes.
The Red Magic 11 Golden Saga Edition features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, Adreno 840 GPU, 24 GB LPDDR5T RAM, and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage for high-performance gaming.