Penguin Archives

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May 23, 2026

I’ll never love another RPG like I loved Neverwinter Nights

A dedicated gamer finds solace in the RPG Neverwinter Nights, released in the early 2000s, which has a vibrant modding community. The game served as a lifeline during a challenging period, allowing the player to create adventures using the Aurora Toolset. The modding scene has fostered creativity and shared experiences through Persistent Worlds. However, the gaming landscape has evolved, with new games often prioritizing profit over player-created content, leading to a longing for the past. Despite changes, the community around Neverwinter Nights remains vibrant, inviting both old players and newcomers to explore its creative possibilities.

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May 8, 2026

Valorant’s Neon is losing some pep from her step, and shotguns haven’t escaped the nerf hammer

Riot Games announced adjustments to the character Neon in Valorant, aiming for a more balanced gameplay experience. Changes include disabling the speed boost from jumping while using her High Gear ability, adjusting mid-air movement to match melee speed, and modifying fuel regeneration from kills to only apply when her ultimate is active. Additionally, all shotguns will experience decreased accuracy while moving, with standardized movement inaccuracy and a flat 15% crouched accuracy multiplier. The Bucky's pellet damage will be reduced at distances up to eight meters, while the minimum pellet spread for the Bucky and Judge will be increased. Buffs for the Sentinel class are planned for Patch 13.0, and adjustments to Initiators' cooldowns are being considered. These changes will be staggered across multiple patches to facilitate player adaptation.

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May 3, 2026

The creator of Infinite Craft has a new game where you explore a secret-filled social hub as your mouse cursor

Cursor Camp is a browser-based social MMO developed by Neal Agarwal, reminiscent of classic games like Club Penguin and Habbo Hotel. Players interact without traditional text chat, focusing on shared experiences. Activities include collecting marshmallows, watching classic films, and playing soccer. Players can collect hats and unlock badges by completing tasks, enhancing the sense of achievement. The game fosters connections among players globally, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with music and engaging activities.

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March 29, 2026

Altera is a hardcore, realistic, unforgiving military survival sandbox, so of course it features penguin soldiers with reflex sights on their heads

Altera is a military survival sandbox game set in a Central European landscape, focusing on base-building, crafting, and missions from NPCs. It features ranged combat against lifeless enemies and lacks zombies or competitive elements. The game has introduced "weaponized penguins," where players can equip penguins with military helmets and gun sights to engage in combat. Altera has been in development since 2022, originally conceived as a sci-fi game but evolving to a more realistic aesthetic while retaining the concept of humans and animals fighting together. The game has over 2,000 sign-ups for an upcoming playtest, and while a specific release date is not announced, it will debut in early access on Steam.

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September 20, 2025

The studio behind award-winning Umurangi Generation is reimagining Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness from the perspective of a penguin, and it’s brought the voice of Disco Elysium onboard to do it

Origame Digital unveiled the first trailer for their upcoming horror game, Penguin Colony, at the Six One Indie Showcase. The game features a narrative inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness, told from the perspective of a penguin. Lenval Brown, known for his narration in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, will perform in the game, enhancing its atmospheric storytelling. Players will navigate a lost city in the Antarctic, encountering a penguin drawn to a mysterious flare and capable of hearing cries for help from a character affected by ancient beings. The game explores themes of madness and alien encounters. Origame Digital previously won accolades for their debut title at GDC 2021. Penguin Colony currently has no set release date, but players can add it to their wishlist on Steam.

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September 11, 2025

Help! I’ve been transported back in time to the days of Flash, Miniclip, and Adventure Quest by this charming little ’90s-inspired RPG

The upcoming release of Heroes of the Seven Islands aims to evoke nostalgia among players by resembling classic flash games like Adventure Quest. It targets both new and seasoned gamers, reflecting on the vibrant communities of platforms such as Miniclip and Newgrounds. Despite the dominance of modern titles like Roblox and Fortnite, Heroes of the Seven Islands seeks to offer a blend of adventure and charm reminiscent of the golden age of online gaming. The game is set to launch on Steam, promising an experience that appeals to those who cherish their early gaming memories while inviting a new generation to explore its world.

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April 29, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” has topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, earning £2.4 million and a total of £10.7 million. “Sinners” secured second place with £1.2 million, totaling £3.6 million. The reissue of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith” earned £0.3 million. “The Accountant 2” debuted in fourth place with £0.2 million. “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” grossed £5,671, landing in fifth place. “Until Dawn” debuted in sixth with £2,776. “The Penguin Lessons” added £1,334 for a total of £0.9 million. Disney’s “The Amateur” earned £7,707, totaling £1.1 million. “Thudarum” debuted in ninth place with £4,346. A24’s “Warfare” generated £6,516, totaling £0.1 million. Upcoming releases include Disney’s “Thunderbolts” on May 1 and “Parthenope” on May 2.

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April 23, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin Lessons’ Lead Strong Easter Debuts at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” grossed £5.3 million over the Easter weekend in the U.K. and Ireland, accumulating a total of £15.2 million. “Sinners” debuted in second place with £3.2 million, while “The Penguin Lessons” opened in third with £2.4 million. “The Amateur” maintained fourth place with £1.2 million, bringing its two-week total to £2.2 million. A24’s “Warfare” debuted in fifth place with £7,470, and Disney’s “Snow White” added £4,461 to its total. Universal’s “Six The Musical” landed in seventh place with £3,106, raising its total to £1.7 million after three weeks. The thriller “Drop” slipped to eighth, contributing £0,326 to its total of £1.2 million. “The King Of Kings” earned £4,967 in its second weekend, totaling £1.3 million. “Kesari Chapter 2” debuted with £4,002. Upcoming releases include “Escape From Extinction: Rewilding” on April 22, “Macbeth: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo” on April 23, and several others on April 25, including “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” and “The Ugly Stepsister.” Reissues include “Miss Congeniality” and “Pride & Prejudice.”

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April 11, 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ tops local box office, ends ‘Ne Zha 2’s’ weeks-long reign

Kuala Lumpur's entertainment industry is seeing an increase in video game adaptations, with the Minecraft Movie recently becoming the ninth-highest-grossing video game adaptation and taking the top spot at the local box office, ending Ne Zha 2's reign. Current top films in local cinemas include A Minecraft Movie, Ne Zha 2, and Pabrik Gula, among others. On streaming platforms, Netflix's top shows include Weak Hero: Class 1 and Karma: Season 1, while Viu features Bidaah and Undercover High School. Spotify's top songs for the week include tracks by JENNIE and Billie Eilish, and the top Malay songs feature Ara Johari and Nadeera. The latest bestsellers in fiction include Lyrics & You by Nuruljannah Usop and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, while non-fiction bestsellers include Atomic Habits by James Clear and Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson.

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December 27, 2024

5 unimplemented Minecraft mobs Mojang should add to the game in the future

A variety of unimplemented mobs from Minecraft's past Mob Votes remain unintegrated into the game. Five notable candidates include: 1) Glare - Designed to navigate dark areas and alert players to hostile entities. 2) Penguin - Envisioned to inhabit stony shores and provide a speed boost while navigating boats. 3) Rascal - An elusive mob that resides below y=0 and rewards players with rare items upon discovery. 4) Crab - Proposed to thrive in mangrove swamps, could be bred using kelp, and drops a large claw for placing blocks from a distance. 5) Vulture - Intended to circle over a player's demise location, marking where items lay for easier retrieval.