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April 29, 2026

New Minecraft mob Blub possibly leaked by Hallmark ornament

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.

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April 29, 2026

Dial up the chaos in testing

Geysers are a new feature in Minecraft that create vertical jets of sulfurous water when a magma block generates beneath a sulfur block submerged under one to four blocks of water. Players can experience these geysers by enabling snapshots in Minecraft: Java Edition or activating experimental features in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Feedback from players is encouraged to help shape the development of these features.

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April 29, 2026

‘Eventually the slop will just fall to the bottom’: Garry’s Mod sequel launches to ‘mixed’ reviews, but Garry himself isn’t worried about AI games on the main page

s&box, the successor to Garry's Mod, has been unveiled as an open-source platform aimed at a mature audience, similar to Roblox. It has received a mixed reception on Steam, with many negative reviews citing issues related to AI-generated content. The platform features hastily assembled games, including one titled Terry's Granny (Now with Co-op!). Newman from Facepunch stated that while the studio does not encourage using AI for game creation, they recognize its value as a learning and productivity tool. He emphasized the importance of human creativity and a balanced approach to AI use, suggesting a 50/50 method. Newman mentioned that Facepunch uses AI mainly in early pre-production phases and views it as a tool for learning rather than a replacement for creative processes. He believes that low-quality AI-generated content will eventually be disregarded by users. S&box is now available on Steam for users to explore and contribute to its community.

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April 28, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker system requirements revealed

The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampiric RPG directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, will be released on September 3. The minimum system requirements for the game include 16GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, and a GPU such as Nvidia RTX 3050 or GTX 1070. Recommended specifications for 1080p at 60 fps include an Intel Core i5-13600 CPU and Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. For 1440p at 60 fps, the recommended specs remain the same, but the GPU should be Nvidia RTX 4070-Ti. Ultra settings for 1440p and 2160p at 60 fps require an Intel Core i5-13600K CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 or 5090 GPU, respectively. All configurations require 60GB of SSD storage. Preorders are available on Steam.

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April 28, 2026

‘Obviously we love the PC,’ Gabe Newell told us 15 years ago, but his focus was on ‘a responsibility to gamers and game developers’

Steam is the dominant platform in PC gaming, with Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, emphasizing a customer-centric approach focused on gamers and developers rather than a duty to represent the entire PC gaming ecosystem. He remains optimistic about PC gaming's vitality, citing 350 million PCs sold in the previous year. Valve has maintained its foundational principles despite the rise of cloud streaming, introducing features like Steam Greenlight and allowing any developer to publish games on the platform, though this has led to controversy over content moderation. Challenges to the value proposition of PC gaming include rising RAM demand and economic factors, while the Steam Machine initiative aims to bring PC gaming into living rooms despite concerns over pricing. Overall, high console prices reinforce the appeal of PC gaming in the current market.

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April 28, 2026

Now, Gemini might get proactive with timely, personalized ‘suggestions’

Google is developing a feature called "Proactive Assistance" for its Gemini app, which aims to provide users with personalized suggestions by utilizing data from connected applications, potentially including Gmail. This feature is linked to another rumored feature called "Your Day," which offers a curated overview of daily highlights. The "Proactive Assistance" feature will prioritize secure data handling and is expected to enhance user engagement by delivering tailored reminders and tasks. There are indications that this feature may have been rebranded to "Daily Brief." Additionally, Gemini has received an upgrade with Nano Banana 2 support, allowing the AI to access content in Photos and create unique images based on user memories.

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April 28, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker lets you complete areas in any order, kill any NPCs you like, and still complete the game after failing every quest: ‘We’re giving even more freedom to players’

Rebel Wolves, a studio in Warsaw, is dedicated to role-playing games (RPGs) and has developed its first title, The Blood of Dawnwalker. This game features a sandbox experience where players control Coen, a half-human, half-vampire, on a quest to save his family and overthrow a tyrannical supernatural regime. Studio founder Konrad Tomaszkiewicz aims to bridge digital gaming and traditional pen-and-paper RPGs, drawing inspiration from various titles, including Crimson Desert and classics like Eye of the Beholder. The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to launch on September 3, 2026.

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April 28, 2026

XChat Goes Live: X Drops Encrypted Messaging App to Rival WhatsApp, Telegram Fast

X has introduced XChat, a dedicated messaging platform emphasizing privacy and security, currently available for pre-order in the App Store. XChat is a standalone app that offers a focused communication experience, isolating messaging from social media functionalities. It employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the sender and recipient can access messages, and features no advertisements or tracking. Key features include encrypted one-on-one and group chats, disappearing messages, screenshot blocking, video calling, and file sharing. XChat is part of X's broader strategy to evolve into an "everything app," which may include content sharing, payments, and financial services.

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April 28, 2026

Valve’s new Steam Controller has a major problem for PC games not on Steam

The new Steam Controller lacks native Windows drivers, making it dependent on the Steam application for functionality. This means it cannot be used effectively with games from other platforms like the Epic Games Store or Xbox Game Pass, as it cannot interface with locked files on Windows 11. Gamers wanting to play titles like Forza Horizon 6 via Game Pass must purchase them directly from Steam to use the controller. While Valve could release standard Windows drivers to address this issue, there is skepticism about their willingness to do so. The gaming community previously developed a tool called GlosSI to enable the original Steam Controller to work with non-Steam applications, and a similar solution may emerge for the new model.

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April 28, 2026

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I’m just thankful for the memories

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a battle royale game set in a rain-drenched Prague, allowing players to choose their clan and engage in survival gameplay. It launched in 2022 with a peak player count of 29,475 but saw a decline to around 1,000 players before ceasing content updates in 2023. The game was announced to close in October 2025 after four years. Bloodhunt featured atmospheric representation of the World of Darkness, parkour mechanics for navigation, and character customization options that reflected clan aesthetics. However, it faced balance issues, cheating problems, and struggled to compete in a saturated market. Despite these challenges, a vibrant community remained engaged with the game, sharing memories and experiences.