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BetaBeacon

October 20, 2025

Watch this sub-$100 dual-screen Android gaming handheld play DS and 3DS games

The ANBERNIC RG DS is a budget-friendly dual-screen handheld that can emulate Nintendo DS and lightweight 3DS games. It supports stylus input but may have some input latency compared to original hardware. ANBERNIC is set to make a mark in the dual-screen handheld market.

AppWizard

October 20, 2025

Shovel Knight dev’s next game doesn’t have a single parry, pulling from Castlevania and Bloodborne instead of Sekiro: ‘Every game has a parry now … even Doom has Dark Souls stuff in it’

The rise of parry mechanics has expanded from character action games and spectacle fighters to various genres, including roguelikes, horror games, JRPGs, and first-person shooters, particularly in the Soulslike genre after the success of Sekiro. Yacht Club Games is developing an adventure game called Mina the Hollower, inspired by classic Castlevania and Zelda games, aiming to evoke retro gaming while incorporating modern influences. Co-founder Sean Velasco noted the game's nods to Bloodborne in its health management system and pacing. He described the exchange of gameplay ideas among developers as a "great conversation," leading to the convergence of game mechanics. The release date for Mina the Hollower is not yet determined, but it can be added to wishlists on Steam.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Anti Social Social Club Mines a New Dimension with Minecraft in New Collaboration

Anti Social Social Club (ASSC) launched a collaboration with Minecraft during TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego, featuring a collection that combines ASSC's typography with Minecraft's 8-bit aesthetics. The collection includes hoodies, tees with glitch graphics, and exclusive pink cherry blossom jerseys worn during the Minecraft Championship. Accessories include pixel-patterned backpacks, collectible rugs, and a branded shovel. The collection will launch globally on October 18 at 8 a.m. PST, available exclusively on the webstore, with prices ranging from USD to 5 USD.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Building Blocks: Desert Well

Wells have been a crucial water source, especially in arid regions, with the oldest known well in Cyprus dating back over 10,000 years. This ancient well reaches a depth of eight meters through limestone. Stepwells in western India, built between the 7th and 19th centuries, are notable architectural examples that provided water access and showcased artistic design. Hand-dug wells have historically been a simple and economical method for obtaining drinking water in dry climates and remain important in rural areas of developing countries. Modern practices often involve drilling wells with machines and using pumps for easier water retrieval. Additionally, in the game Minecraft, players can create their own water sources using sandstone blocks and water, although caution is advised when digging due to potential underground caves.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Roblox The Takeover rewards, missions, and how to get more creds

The Takeover event in Roblox allows players to earn tokens called Creds by completing missions and challenges. Players can accumulate Solo Creds when playing alone and Crew Creds when part of a Crew. Creds can be used to unlock various UGC items across four zones in the Clubhouse hub. The event features numerous missions categorized by area, including Strat University, Competition Park, Artists Alley, and Adrenaline Heights, each offering unique challenges and popular games. Players can also purchase special splat-themed Creator items in the hub.

Winsage

September 13, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6682 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6682 (KB5065782) has been released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. The update includes new features such as a redesigned Copilot prompt box, visual animations for Click to Do, and new action tags in the context menu. The Emoji 16.0 release introduces new emojis, including Face with Bags Under Eyes and Fingerprint. Improvements for Xbox game controllers include a short press of the Xbox button opening Game Bar. Enhancements to Narrator focus on smoother document navigation and clearer announcements. Advanced Settings are being reintroduced, and a SCOOBE screen will notify users of subscription issues. Fixes include resolving hibernation bugchecks, improving taskbar reliability, and addressing issues in File Explorer and the Start menu. Known issues include problems with Click to Do visuals and media controls on the lock screen. The Microsoft Store update includes new AI Hub features and the ability to launch apps directly from product pages.

AppWizard

September 5, 2025

Minecraft The Copper Age Update: Release date and details explored

Players can now craft a variety of copper tools, including a Copper Pickaxe, Copper Axe, Copper Hoe, Copper Shovel, and Copper Sword. They can also create a complete copper armor set for enhanced protection and customization. Additionally, copper horse armor is available for players' steeds.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

Minecraft The Copper Age Update Release Date and Details – Minecraft Guide

The Copper Age is the latest update in the Minecraft universe, expected to launch sometime in 2025. It introduces the Copper Golem, which can be summoned by placing a carved pumpkin on a copper block, and features a sorting mechanism for items. The Golem oxidizes over time and can be transformed into a statue, which can be posed and reawakened. The update includes a complete set of Copper tools (Pickaxe, Axe, Hoe, Shovel, Sword) that are more durable than Stone but less effective than Iron, as well as Copper armor and horse armor. Decorative blocks such as Copper Lanterns, Torches, Chains, Bars, and oxidizable Lightning Rods will also be added. A new block called the Shelf allows players to display items and swap them in their hotbar, with the capability to connect multiple shelves. Additionally, the art icons for Dyes have been refreshed for better identification.

AppWizard

August 23, 2025

Shovel Game combines Minecraft, Mozart and hell

Shovel Game is a short-form first-person experience that combines elements reminiscent of Minecraft’s destructible environments. Players navigate through bizarre spaces, mining only select blocks while avoiding lethal sprites resembling Zordon from Power Rangers. The game features a demo on Itch.io and is set to launch on Steam. It includes a labyrinth with blue phantoms and unsettling imagery in a cosmic chapel. The game was developed by Luke Vincent for a "shovelware horror" game jam. Another entry from the same jam, titled Crank It, was created by Mike Klubnika and James Dornan, involving navigation through a cavernous hallway filled with gadgets and lurking horrors.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.100 update out now, patch notes

The Minecraft update version 1.21.100 introduces several new features, including: - The Copper Golem, which can be summoned using copper and carved pumpkins, assists players in organizing their bases by sorting items into designated chests and drops between 1 and 3 Copper Ingots upon defeat. - Copper Chests, which can oxidize over time or be preserved with wax, can be crafted using a standard Chest and Copper Ingots. - New copper tools, weapons, and armor, including the Copper Axe, Copper Hoe, Copper Pickaxe, Copper Shovel, Copper Sword, Copper Helmet, Copper Chestplate, Copper Leggings, and Copper Boots, which offer durability comparable to stone and higher enchantability than diamond. - Experimental game drop features can be explored by enabling the Experimental Features toggle in world settings. - Various enhancements and bug fixes, including screen narrator enumeration for UI buttons, adjusted tree generation in biomes, and fixes for character interactions and environmental elements.