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July 29, 2026

New on Java Realms Monstrous Summer

In Sweden, the weather is warm and sunny, with people enjoying outdoor activities and wearing summer attire. July is filled with summer-themed adventures, including games like Armada and Codenames, and explorations of locations such as Island of the Crown, Prismatic Mines, and Overgrown Canopy. Players can also take a boat ride through Dune Rush or engage in alternative activities like walking through Haunted Hotel, playing Snack Attack, or exploring Pallid Gardens. To access the new Java Realms maps in Minecraft, players should launch the game, go to the Minecraft Realms option, and choose to reset a world or explore minigames.

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July 26, 2026

Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered review (2018)

The Geo-mod destruction feature in Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to dismantle walls and pillars, leading to the collapse of entire buildings. The game includes mechanics such as crashing vehicles through enemy bases and detonating mines, providing a chaotic gameplay experience. The recently released Re-Mars-tered edition offers enhancements like improved textures, better lighting, and native 4K support. The campaign mode features significant destructive opportunities, while the Wrecking Crew mode serves as a casual alternative. Despite the game's unique destructible environment, no other titles have successfully emulated its approach, although elements of destruction appear in games like Battlefield, Minecraft, and Just Cause. The sparse Martian setting enhances the experience, and there is a strong desire among players for open-world games that allow for environmental manipulation.

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July 24, 2026

Play “Minecraft Dungeons” as much as you want during the “Simultaneous Trial,” an event exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members! From July 27 to August 2

Nintendo Switch Online members can participate in an All-Access Trial for Minecraft Dungeons from July 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to August 2, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. Players can download the game from the Nintendo Store or the eShop and enjoy unlimited gameplay during this period. Save data can be transferred to the full version upon purchase. A limited-time sale will also occur, offering discounts on the digital version of Minecraft Dungeons from July 27, 2026, to August 9, 2026. The Standard Edition will be priced at 1,848 yen (30% off), the Ultimate Edition at 2,640 yen (50% off), and the Ultimate DLC Bundle at 1,320 yen (50% off). Additionally, Minecraft Dungeons II is set to launch on September 29, 2026.

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July 8, 2026

New Minecraft Update Finally Allows Players to Sit Down

Minecraft's latest update introduces a long-awaited sitting feature, allowing players to use cushions to sit, enhancing gameplay beyond previous options limited to boats and mine carts. The update will be available to all players this fall, with preview builds accessible immediately. Additionally, the update includes new elements like straw beds and a new biome. Microsoft is restructuring Xbox, with Minecraft's leadership now reporting to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who noted the franchise has been "massively underinvested."

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June 16, 2026

New Steam Free Game Brings Back A PC Classic From Your Childhood

Steam has launched a new free game called Better Minesweeper, a modern revival of the classic PC game Minesweeper. This updated version includes quality-of-life enhancements, deeper customization options, and varied playstyles. Features include sharable seeds, daily runs for high score competitions, the ability to draw on the game board, import and share custom skins, and replays that can be shared and viewed in a browser. Better Minesweeper offers various game modes such as Custom 3BV, Aim Trainer, and Worse Minesweeper. The game is available for download on Steam.

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June 1, 2026

Download It Now! Steam Offers Two Free PC Games For A Highly Limited Time

Valve has launched a limited-time promotional event on Steam, offering two free games: IQ Under Construction and Moonrise Fall. IQ Under Construction is a cooperative climbing game requiring teamwork and communication, with a redemption window of six hours from the announcement. Minimum system specifications include a 3.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics, DirectX 11, and 2 GB of available storage on Windows 10. Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric exploration and puzzle adventure about a boy lost in a supernatural forest after a car accident. The redemption window for this game closes on June 2. Minimum hardware requirements are a 64-bit compatible Intel Dual-Core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, a DX9-compatible graphics card, and 600 MB of storage on Windows Vista or newer.

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May 30, 2026

An Arc Raiders player demonstrates how to kill a Bastion in 16 seconds without a Deadline—now I’m questioning my own skills

A player known as rI1975 successfully dismantled a Bastion in 16 seconds without using the Deadline mine. The player used a hullcracker to shoot the Bastion's knee three times, then targeted the core at the back with three additional shots, followed by a final kill-shot to the internals. The hullcracker has emerged as a powerful alternative to Deadline mines for defeating larger arcs, and the ability to efficiently eliminate Bastions is valuable due to the substantial arc parts they yield.

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May 26, 2026

From ‘Minecraft’ to ‘Alto’s Adventure’: 7 cosy games with soundtracks for the soul

The music of Stardew Valley was composed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone and features 100 tracks that capture various moments and locations, making it a gold standard for comfort in gaming. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a soundtrack that combines lo-fi melodies with electronic guitar riffs, adapting to the time of day and weather, enhancing the gameplay experience. Spiritfarer explores themes of death and nostalgia through its soundtrack, which evolves into a narrative element of the game. Minecraft features an ambient soundtrack by Daniel "C418" Rosenfield that has influenced lo-fi and vaporwave music trends, characterized by gentle piano melodies and tranquil synths. The soundtrack of Monument Valley aligns with the game's aesthetic and player actions, enhancing immersion. Journey has a Grammy-nominated score by Austin Wintory that complements its visuals and storytelling, providing essential clues through its instrumentation. Alto's Adventure features stirring melodies that capture the exhilaration of gameplay, inviting players to immerse themselves in the experience.

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May 10, 2026

‘Fantasy globetrotting Minesweeper’ game Dungeon Sweeper Plus announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM, in collaboration with developer Setamo, has announced Dungeon Sweeper Plus, a puzzle game inspired by Minesweeper, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. The game supports multiple languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Players will explore an initially empty world, uncovering tiles that reveal vibrant biomes and perilous dungeons, guided by clues in the form of graves. Originally launched as a free game on itch.io in 2023, the Steam version will feature upgrades such as collectible coins for trading delightful flags, a wider variety of biomes, and a soothing musical score.

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May 1, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 3 completely transforms vehicle damage and repairs, in the name of “calculated risks”

DICE Game Designer Chris Matte announced significant updates to vehicle gameplay in Battlefield 6 Season 3, focusing on improving combat interactions based on player feedback. The update will enhance vehicle consistency, readability, and responsiveness, addressing issues with balance in vehicle strengths and weaknesses. Key changes include: - Most anti-tank weapons will now require three hits to destroy a tank, with some exceptions. - Damage calculations will be simplified, reducing variance based on impact location and angle. - Vehicle health pools will be rebalanced, and repairs will weaken over time during combat. - Vehicle health regeneration will occur after a 12-second delay, at nearly double the rate compared to Season 2. - Tanks will have improved acceleration, turning responsiveness, and turret rotation speeds. - Damage will no longer directly affect mobility but will be linked to specific tools. - Aircraft will receive additional UI indicators for threat awareness. - Vehicle and Engineer loadouts will be redesigned for clarity and balance. - A balance pass on launchers will enhance underutilized options and ensure distinct roles for each launcher. The update aims to create a more engaging vehicle gameplay experience, empowering players to make meaningful decisions and take calculated risks. Battlefield 6 Season 3 is set to launch in May, with detailed patch notes to follow.