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July 31, 2026

Corsair Cove Sets Sail On PC And Game Pass – Time To Build The Ultimate Pirate Haven

Corsair Cove is a new city-building strategy game developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, available exclusively on PC through the Xbox Store, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The game is priced at £34.99. Players start with a shipwreck and survivors, expanding their pirate settlement by constructing various buildings while managing resources and production chains. The game features vertical construction, tactical combat against enemy fleets, and exploration of neighboring islands for resources and treasures.

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July 30, 2026

OneBlock Online

OneBlock is a Minecraft game mode where players start with a single block that evolves through 29 phases, offering valuable loot. It includes multiplayer features, daily and weekly quests for XP, and the ability to own multiple islands. Players can engage in monster islands for rare drops, unlock custom enchantments, and utilize worker minions for automation. The game also offers extensive customization options for islands and characters, a player-driven economy, a leaderboard system, and server-wide events. Future updates are expected to introduce more phases, blocks, and items.

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July 19, 2026

What’s the best summer-themed videogame track?

The text discusses the impact of summer on video game music, highlighting how game developers create summer-themed soundtracks that often feature beachy or aquatic melodies. Examples include the tunes from Destiny Islands in Kingdom Hearts and Ginger Island in Stardew Valley, which capture the essence of summer. The piece also mentions the ethereal track New Bodhum from Final Fantasy 13-2 and the Seaside Resort theme from Tekken 8, both of which evoke summer nostalgia. The author invites readers to share their favorite summer-themed video game tracks.

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July 18, 2026

5 Classic PC Games That Are Unplayable Today

"Dune II," released in 1992, is credited with laying the foundation for real-time strategy games, featuring base-building and military maneuvers on the planet Arrakis. It has not been re-released due to licensing issues after Westwood Studios closed in 2003. Interplay Entertainment released two video games based on "The Lord of the Rings" in the early '90s, allowing players to guide Frodo Baggins through Middle-earth. Low sales led to the cancellation of a planned trilogy, and both titles have since faded into obscurity. "Star Trek: The Next Generation — A Final Unity," a point-and-click adventure from 1995, features Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew on a mission to recover an ancient scroll. It has not received a modern re-release. Sid Meier's "Civilization II," released in 1996, has not been officially re-released, despite the series' significant evolution and availability of later entries. The absence of these formative titles leaves a gap in strategy gaming history. "Black & White," released in 2001, is a god simulator that allows players to influence tribes on islands. It has not been optimized for modern platforms following the acquisition of Lionhead Studios by Microsoft, limiting access to those with original discs.

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July 14, 2026

Final Boss: The Video Game announced for PC – adaptation of Image Comics series

Bit Bot Media, in collaboration with Mecanimal Games, is set to release Final Boss: The Video Game on PC via Steam in the fourth quarter of 2028. The game combines pixel art side-scrolling beat 'em up mechanics with 3D fighting game elements, inspired by the Final Boss Image Comics series by Tyler Kirkham. Players will control characters like Tommy Brazen, Rabak, Masked Vigilante, and Midnight Lily, navigating various environments and facing formidable villains. The gameplay features cooperative play for up to four players, with each stage introducing new mechanics and culminating in 3D boss battles. Key features include animated comic book sequences, an original score by Celldweller, and a nostalgic experience built for modern players.

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July 14, 2026

How to get Ancient Bone in Palworld

The Ancient Bone in Palworld can be found in the No.3 Wildlife Sanctuary, located northeast of the Dessicated Desert, identifiable by its blue dome shield. To access it, players should fast travel to the Deep Sand Dunes in the northern desert and prepare for temperature changes. Caution is advised due to patrolling craft with red spotlights. The resource node is a ribcage, which can be mined using any mining tool, though a quicker tool is recommended due to limited time while avoiding patrols and hostile creatures.

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July 13, 2026

You can currently buy three of my all-time favorite microstrategy games for $10

Steam's Games Made in Sweden sale features notable titles such as Vermintide, Darktide, Payday, Valheim, Amnesia, and Satisfactory, with many available at discounts. Vermintide 2 is priced at £2.34. Three microstrategy games highlighted in the sale are Bad North, Kingdom Two Crowns, and The Battle of Polytopia, all available for under £10. Bad North involves defending islands from Viking invasions, Kingdom Two Crowns combines town-building with exploration and co-op gameplay, and The Battle of Polytopia offers quick 4x gameplay with 16 civilizations and various modes. Some notable titles, like Arc Raiders, are not included in the sale.

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July 11, 2026

How to get hardwood in Palworld

The Palworld 1.0 update introduces a new crafting material called hardwood, which is essential for recipes between levels 40 and 50. Hardwood can be found in the Twilight Dunes and the Dancing Sakura Shrine area. Players can unlock fast travel locations at Anubis Dunes and Moonflower Tower Entrance to access these areas efficiently. Harvesting hardwood requires a Metal Axe, and it can be gathered from twisting trees in the Twilight Dunes and Sakura trees in the shrine area. Each High Quality Wooden Board crafted at level 43 requires 10 hardwood.

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July 10, 2026

Epic Games giveaway will see you save $50 on two free games

Epic Games is offering two complimentary titles for PC users: Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon, available until July 16 at 4 PM BST. Nova Lands is a 2D open-world game focused on factory building and exploration, currently rated 89% on Steam, with an average playtime of 19 hours. Tattoo Tycoon is a simulation game where players manage a tattoo parlor, priced at .99 and holding a mixed rating of 61% on Steam. Both games can be claimed at no cost and are yours to keep indefinitely.

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July 9, 2026

All 22 treasure map locations in Black Flag Resynced

In Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, players can embark on treasure hunts across the Caribbean, including notable quests like Blackbeard's Treasure. The game features various treasure locations with specific coordinates and rewards: - Cape Bonavista, Dry Tortuga: Coordinates (146,587) - Found in a cave on the southern beach; Reward: 1,500 Reales. - Havana: Coordinates (218,571) - Located on a skeleton in a dried-up river near the church and General Store; Reward: The Queen Anne's Figurehead design plan, 3,000 Reales. - Salt Lagoon: Coordinates (581,804) - On a skeleton slumped against a palm tree on the south side of Abaco Island; Reward: Serpent Figurehead design plan, 3,000 Reales. - New Bone: Coordinates (722,607) - Next to palm trees on a small island north of New Bone; Reward: Maize Deity, 3,000 Reales. - Abaco Island: Coordinates (586,811) - Near a rock and palm tree by the shipwreck in the northeast; Reward: Earth Monster relief, 2,500 Reales. The treasure maps serve as gateways to new adventures, enhancing the classic elements of treasure hunting with modern gameplay mechanics.