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May 7, 2026

Despite Gothic Remake’s glow-up, it’s still the scrappy eurojank RPG it always was, and that’s fine with me

Gothic Remake revisits the original Gothic game, which established a foundation for future RPGs. Players start as a nameless convict in a penal colony controlled by inmates, facing challenges without weapons or clear direction. The game emphasizes exploration, NPC interaction, and skill development rather than immediate action. The Colony, originally a penal facility, is divided into three factions: the organized Old Camp, the ruthless New Camp, and the eccentric Swamp Camp. Players encounter dangers and must navigate the environment without a minimap, relying on NPC guidance. Combat mechanics reflect the protagonist's initial lack of skill, and the game retains a sense of discovery and immersion characteristic of traditional RPGs.

AppWizard

May 7, 2026

Atari just bought the rights to the big daddy of PC RPGs, and a reissue campaign is afoot

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, released in 1981, is recognized as the first grid-based, first-person RPG. The game featured simple monochrome graphics but provided a complex gaming experience, particularly popular in Japan. Different platform versions showed variations, with Nintendo ports offering enhanced visuals. The first five Wizardry games are becoming less available, except for a remake of Proving Grounds set for release in 2024. Recent Wizardry titles have adopted an anime aesthetic in character design. Atari's CEO Wade Rosen announced plans to revive and remaster the early games, which have been unavailable for over two decades. The revival comes as blobbers are gaining popularity, with recent titles indicating renewed interest in the genre.

AppWizard

May 6, 2026

How to tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert

To tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert, players must gather specific resources and solve a puzzle. The Iron Eagle is located at the Hawkstone Ruins, north of the "A" in Deleysia. Required items include a Sotdae of Bond, a Gold Bar, Mercury, and Brimstone. The Gold Bar can be obtained by purchasing Holy Water from churches in Hernand and Senia. Mercury and Brimstone can be acquired through mining or by building rapport with troll scholars in Scholastone, requiring 10 basic hide materials for rewards. To summon the Iron Eagle, players must wait until 5am and interact with a dial at the Hawkstone Ruins after reading an inscription. They need to place the Sotdae of Bond in their inventory and add Platinum as feed. Upon consuming the Platinum, the Iron Eagle grants 100 Trust, allowing players to unlock it as a pet.

AppWizard

May 4, 2026

TommyInnit Tops US Streaming Charts with New Minecraft Series

TommyInnit launched a new Minecraft series on May 1, 2026, which quickly gained 10 million global views within 72 hours, with 40% of the traffic from the US. The series features a custom modpack that combines survival challenges with storytelling and collaborations. It has resonated particularly well with the 16-30 age demographic in the US, evoking nostalgia for classic Dream SMP days while offering fresh content. The series is currently trending in gaming categories across various states and has sparked discussions about Tommy's evolution as a storyteller. A total of 20 episodes has been teased, with the next installment featuring guest stars from the MCYT crew.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

A new Crimson Desert update just fixed its empty world problem, and added two legendary pets

Crimson Desert has received a significant update (version 1.05) that introduces two new features: 'rematch' and 're-blockade' options. The rematch feature allows players to re-engage with any previously defeated boss at the original battle site using a Memory Fragment, with 69 bosses available and two modes—'Reminisce' for original encounters and 'Resonate' for scaled challenges. The re-blockade feature lets players adjust enemy respawn rates in strongholds, with three settings: 'Conflict,' 'War,' and 'Stable,' affecting 23 forts and quarries. Additionally, players can now discover two legendary animals, the Iron Eagle and the Hyacinth Macaw, and interact with goose and duck pets. The update also includes various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

PC Gamers Can Grab 8 Games For Just $12, Includes Peak

Digiphile has launched a PC bundle called the Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase, featuring eight acclaimed titles, to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in celebration of World Wish Day. The bundle is available for purchase until May 12 at 6 PM PT or until keys sell out, with a total value of 0. The minimum purchase price is set at , and any amount exceeding this will go directly to Make-A-Wish. An optional add-on for game soundtracks and artwork also benefits the charity. The eight games included in the bundle are: 1. PEAK: A co-op climbing game where players team up to scale a mountain and escape an island. 2. Content Warning: A co-op horror game focused on exploring eerie locations while avoiding monsters. 3. Another Crab’s Treasure: A soulslike game where players, as a hermit crab, hunt for treasure to reclaim its shell. 4. HASTE: A running game that challenges players to navigate procedural worlds while racing against the universe's end. 5. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator: A humorous battle simulator featuring chaotic, physics-defying battles. 6. Going Under: A satirical dungeon crawler where players battle through a tech startup using office supplies. 7. Subway Midnight: A light horror game where players evade a pursuer on a train while solving puzzles. 8. Stick Fight: The Game: A physics-based fighting game featuring stickmen with both online and couch co-op gameplay.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Subnautica 2 devs say it’s ‘an exploration game first,’ expanding on the first game’s ‘masterclass’ in designing player-driven discovery

The Subnautica series is classified as a "Survival" game due to elements like resource gathering, crafting, and the threat of drowning. However, Anthony Gallegos, the lead gameplay designer for Subnautica 2, stated that the game is primarily focused on exploration, with survival mechanics serving to support this exploration. Unknown Worlds aims to refine survival systems while maintaining an emphasis on exploration in the upcoming release of Subnautica 2, which is set for early access on May 14.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Luna Abyss Launches May 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Game Pass

Developer Kwalee Labs has announced the launch of Luna Abyss, a first-person bullet hell action-adventure game, set to release on May 21. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass. Players will take on the role of a prisoner exploring a derelict megastructure on the mimic moon, Luna, to recover forgotten technology and uncover the fate of a lost colony. The gameplay features an artificial prison guard named Aylin monitoring the player, and the environment includes the remnants of the city of Greymont. Players will navigate through a brutalist alien megastructure, facing corrupted souls and cosmic horrors while mastering weapons in a bullet hell setting.

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April 25, 2026

New on Java Realms: Catch me outside

BEACONATORS has introduced a new locator bar and several items to enhance gameplay. PERCY’S PARK has added a mermaid lagoon, a sea tour, Percy’s Popsicle van, an Enchanted Train Station, and balloon vendors. RHYTHM BREAK now has a Russian translation. SPRINT RACER has five new custom tracks created by Goodbros148 and ReflectedMantis. TRIDENT DOME has been overhauled with a new lobby, NPCs, an updated map, and a supers mechanic. Bug fixes have been implemented across various games. Popular titles like Antitheist, Pizza Time!, Snowy Skirmish 2: Avalanche, and Witch Doesn’t Belong have returned to Realms. New users can try Realms free for 30 days. Guidance for loading content into Java Realms is available, and those interested in showcasing creations can visit the Java Realms Content Creator Program page.

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April 21, 2026

Minecraft Maps Guide: How to Master the 1.21 Grid and Find Trial Chambers | Attack of the Fanboy

Maps in Minecraft have become essential for navigating underground Trial Chambers introduced in the 1.21 Tricky Trials update. Players can create maps using a Cartography Table, which requires only two pieces of paper and four wooden planks, making it more efficient than the traditional crafting table method. An empty map costs one piece of paper, and scaling maps up or down also only requires one piece of paper. For Bedrock Edition players, creating a locator map with a compass is necessary to display their position. Maps can be scaled from level 0 to level 4, with each level covering increasingly larger areas but with less detail. Level 0 covers a 128 by 128 block area, while level 4 spans 2048 by 2048 blocks. The Trial Explorer Map, obtainable from a Cartographer for 12 emeralds and a compass, helps players locate Trial Chambers, which are hidden within deepslate layers at Y levels between 0 and -64. Minecraft maps do not center on the player but snap to a fixed grid, requiring players to move specific distances to align maps correctly. Players can use a white dot that appears on the edge of their map for navigation and can mark locations using renamed banners. Additionally, maps display the highest block in a vertical column, allowing for creative map art projects. The lore suggests a connection to an ancient civilization of builders, with villagers continuing their legacy through cartography.