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December 5, 2025

Best Y Level for Diamonds in Minecraft

Diamond ore blocks can be found between Y=16 and Y=-64, with the optimal mining level being Y=-59. The ideal range for maximizing diamond yield is between Y=-53 and Y=-59. Rarer diamond ore variants can be found between Y=0 and Y=8. Effective methods for obtaining diamonds include cave exploration and strip/branch mining, with a focus on enclosed caves and mining tunnels at Y=-53. Essential items for diamond hunting include an iron pickaxe, enchantments (Fortune 3, Unbreaking, Efficiency), shield and armor, water bucket, food, torches, and night vision potions. Mining should cease at levels Y=-50 and above or below Y=-64 to avoid diminished diamond ore generation.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Slay the Spire 2’s Ancients can totally transform your run, and they include the first game’s most friendly face

Developer Mega Crit is working on Slay the Spire 2, which will feature a new gameplay element involving Ancients, powerful entities that influence gameplay. Neow, Mother of Resurrection, will continue to welcome players at the start of each run with buffs. Players will encounter different Ancients at the entrance of each act, offering unique boons. In Act Two, players will meet Tezcatara, known as 'It Which Feeds The Fire,' who provides various blessings, including transforming the act's map into a "golden path," granting four Wax Relics that melt away after three encounters, and enchanting Strikes in the player's deck with 'Tezcatara's Ember.' The Ancients' offerings will replace the old boss relics from the original game, and while their motivations are unclear, some blessings may come with tradeoffs. Additionally, a new enemy type called "Punch Construct" has been revealed. The early-access release of Slay the Spire 2 is scheduled for March 2026.

AppWizard

October 22, 2025

Arc Raiders’ most daring and lucrative exploit is being patched before launch, but Embark’s impressed by your efforts

Embark Studios is making adjustments to Arc Raiders based on player feedback from the recent Server Slam. Enhancements include improving visuals, rebalancing flying Arc machines like the Snitch and Hornet, and removing an exploit that allowed players to access the Dam Tower loot cave through parkour. The Dam Tower is a key location in the game's Dam Battlegrounds map, offering a loot room accessible via a scavenged key or defeating a player with one. Players had discovered a method to reach the loot room easily by scaling the tower. Embark acknowledged this exploit and stated it was too accessible. They also addressed concerns about the flying machines' detection capabilities and visual quality, which had been perceived as a downgrade. The game is set to launch on October 30, and players are encouraged to check system requirements.

AppWizard

October 17, 2025

The DayZ and Arma studio is publishing a Minecraft meets Skyrim sandbox RPG, and I lost track of time playing its Steam Next Demo so it’s doing something right

Everwind is an upcoming sandbox RPG developed by Enjoy Studio S.A., featuring cooperative gameplay focused on resource gathering, gear crafting, and exploration of islands via an upgradeable airship base. The game allows players to break and place blocks, craft tools, and engage in combat, starting with battles against skeletons. Players can upgrade their airship's size, speed, and altitude, enhancing gameplay. The demo has received nearly 1,000 very positive reviews on Steam. Bohemia Interactive, known for DayZ and Arma 3, is involved in the project.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

How to spot enemies in Battlefield 6

In Battlefield 6, players can spot enemy positions using several methods: by using the middle mouse button or the Q key to ping targets, utilizing the Recon class to spot enemies while aiming down sights, deploying a Recon Drone to identify enemies within its targeting reticle, using a Motion Sensor to detect nearby enemies, and employing Proximity Grenades for a limited detection duration. The Recon class is particularly effective for spotting, especially when placing a Motion Sensor at control points. The M2010 ESR sniper rifle is recommended for players in the Recon class, and familiarity with the maps enhances spotting capabilities.