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May 28, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1 Modifies Dried Ghast Sounds, Vibrations and More

Mojang has released Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1, focusing on bug fixes and gameplay enhancements. Key changes include: - Dried ghast blocks now emit a vibration frequency of 11 when their state changes, and their ambient sounds have been reclassified under the Blocks sound setting. - Equipping saddles, horse armor, or carpets on mobs triggers a vibration frequency of 6, while unequipping them results in a frequency of 4. - A fix has been implemented to prevent players riding happy ghasts from passing through other occupied happy ghasts. - Technical updates include changes to the Data Pack version (now 79) and Resource Pack version (now 63), improved dialog functionality, and support for standardized dialog inputs.

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May 18, 2025

You’ve got to play my dark horse GOTY candidate if you too are a sicko for one of the ultimate RPG gimmicks: a trash level 1 sword that can be forged into a god slayer

Labyrinth of the Demon King is a first-person dungeon crawler that combines elements from classic survival horror games. Key tips for new players include: always kick for defense, use consumables like talismans, prioritize stamina upgrades, and be patient with weapon upgrades. Players can repair a broken katana by providing an intact sword, with the repair quality depending on the sword used. Multiple versions of the katana can be created, resulting in different models and stats, with the prison sword being a notable example. The game features hidden layers and intricate weapon upgrade mechanics. It received an 81% rating from Shaun Prescott and is available on Steam, with a launch price that will increase on May 27.

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May 16, 2025

Minecraft Will Soon Let You Craft Saddles 15 Years After They Were Added To The Game

Minecraft was publicly released in May 2009 and gained popularity with frequent updates. In 2010, saddles were added, allowing players to ride pigs and later horses, but they could not be crafted and had to be found in chests or dungeons. After 15 years, Mojang announced an update that allows players to craft saddles using 3 leather and 1 iron ingot. This change addresses the long-standing frustration of players who could not create saddles despite the game's crafting focus.

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May 14, 2025

Minecraft snapshot 25w20a explained: New features and updates – The Times of India

Minecraft snapshot 25w20a introduces the ability to craft saddles using three pieces of leather and one iron ingot. It also features a new music disc titled “Tears,” composed by Amos Roddy, along with five ambient tracks for various biomes. Players can now use shears to remove saddles, horse armor, harnesses, and carpets from animals, but not if the mob has a rider or if the player is crouching. Saddles will no longer be found as loot in structures, replaced by leather. Visual updates include fog effects on 3D HUD elements and reduced fog density during thunderstorms and rain. Additionally, players using Minecraft Realms will see new region indicators on the loading screen.

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May 2, 2025

The best Oblivion Remastered mods

The modding community has become essential to the experience of Bethesda RPGs, particularly with the launch of Oblivion Remastered. Modders are updating existing mods and creating new ones, although the introduction of Unreal Engine 5 alongside Gamebryo may slow the maturation of the modding scene. Key mods include: - Oblivion Script Extender: A crucial tool expected to support complex customizations. - Ultimate Engine Tweaks: Helps alleviate performance issues by allowing players to disable certain visual effects. - Universal Achievement Unblocker: Prevents mods or console commands from blocking achievements. - Better HUD: Provides smaller compass options and minimalist designs for a more immersive experience. - No HUD No Effects: Toggles off UI elements and visual effects for distraction-free gameplay. - Unleveled Item Rewards: Ensures players receive optimal quest reward items. - Difficulty Slider Fixed: Balances difficulty settings for a consistent challenge. - Auto Local Map: Automatically opens the local map when entering an interior space. - First Person Horse: Allows first-person riding, despite some clipping issues. - Faster Sleep and Wait: Speeds up the waiting process for players.

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April 29, 2025

Medieval strategy sim Manor Lords is getting proper AI village-building, an upkeep system and fancier castles

In Manor Lords, a medieval strategy city builder by Slavic Magic and Hooded Horse, developers have announced updates as the game nears its first anniversary. Key updates include: - New buildings such as a quarry for stone mining and a lime kiln for construction. - Visual enhancements to the user interface and map resource nodes, along with improved castle components. - AI improvements allowing it to construct and manage small villages with new features like burgage plots. - Introduction of a new upkeep system requiring consistent resource flow for buildings like smithies and mines. - Modifications to the Record View for regional production and consumption tracking. - A rewritten pathfinding system for multi-story castles to improve unit navigation. The team has expanded since the game's early access debut and is focused on enhancing gameplay and AI capabilities.

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April 24, 2025

Bethesda gave Oblivion Remastered game keys to the entire Skyblivion development team and ‘made it clear that they have no intention of shutting down our project’

Bethesda did not terminate the Skyblivion project and instead provided game keys for Oblivion Remastered to the modding team. The Skyblivion team expressed gratitude for this support. Despite the competition from Oblivion Remastered, they maintained a positive outlook. Oblivion Remastered launched successfully, surpassing 150,000 concurrent players on Steam within 12 hours and receiving overwhelmingly positive user reviews.

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April 23, 2025

Oblivion Remastered Is Already on Sale for PC

Bethesda has released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Xbox, PS5, and PC, with discounts available for PC gamers and Steam Deck owners. Retailers like Fanatical and Green Man Gaming are offering up to 17% off the Steam version. The standard edition includes the base game, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine expansions, and additional downloadable content. A digital deluxe edition is also available at a discount, featuring new quests, digital armors, a digital artbook, and a soundtrack app. The remaster includes enhanced visuals, improved combat mechanics, support for widescreen displays, comprehensive controller support, and upgraded modding tools, all built on Unreal Engine 5.

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April 22, 2025

Oblivion Remastered Is Steam Deck Verified And Steeply Discounted For PC

Bethesda has unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, enhancing the original game from 2006. The game is available on Steam for .49 (originally .99), with a Deluxe Edition priced at .79 (down from .99). Fanatical is offering a free game with purchases over from a selection of 12 titles. The remaster includes the complete Oblivion experience with expansions and additional DLCs such as Fighter’s Stronghold and Mehrune’s Razor. The game has received Steam Deck Verification, and the Deluxe Edition features new quests and exclusive armors, alongside a digital art book and soundtrack app. It can also be accessed through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a 3-Month Membership costing .99.

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April 22, 2025

Despite the $50 price tag, Oblivion Remastered shoots straight to the top of Steam’s best sellers

Bethesda has unveiled the remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, which was shadow-dropped and is priced at an undisclosed amount, also available on Game Pass. The remaster has quickly become a best-seller on Steam. It is developed in collaboration with Virtuos and offers a standard and deluxe edition, the latter including an artbook, soundtrack, and various cosmetics. The file size of the remaster is 125 GB. Initial impressions suggest it resembles a remake, and fans are curious if it will retain the charm of the original game.