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July 14, 2026

GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist release time and how to start the heist

GTA Online has released the Kortz Center Heist update, which went live on July 14, 2026, at 10am BST / 5am ET / 2am PT. Players must enroll in the Fine Art Collector program and purchase the Art Studio expansion for their Mansion for 0,000 to start the heist. They will meet Raf De Angelis in their mansion to begin Tier 1 of the heist progression and can then scope out the Kortz Center. Players who log in before the update receive 0,000 in-game currency and a Benefactor Turreted Limo, while completing any heist grants the exclusive NOOSE Outfit and a ,000,000 in-game bonus.

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July 14, 2026

GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist release time and how to start the heist

The Kortz Center Heist update for GTA Online was released on July 14, 2026, at 10am BST / 5am ET / 2am PT. Players must enroll in the Fine Art Collector program and acquire the Art Studio expansion for their mansion, costing 0,000, to start the heist. The first step involves meeting Raf De Angelis in the mansion, followed by scouting the Kortz Center. Players who logged in before the update received 0,000 in-game currency and a Benefactor Turreted Limo. Completing any heist grants players the NOOSE Outfit and a bonus of ,000,000 in-game currency.

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May 12, 2026

Singleplayer simulated MMO Erenshor is getting raids this summer

Brian, the solo developer behind Burgee Media, created an MMORPG called Erenshor, which was released in early access on Steam. The game features a fully simulated single-player environment with quests, expansive zones, and computer-controlled "simplayers." Erenshor has a 94% positive review rating and will introduce raids this summer, enhancing gameplay. A recent patch added the "Friends Club," a guild of simplayers with elitist attitudes, expected to create raid drama. Players can enjoy endgame loot without the social pressures of traditional MMOs. A fifth and final raid will be included in a future update before the game's 1.0 launch.

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April 18, 2026

Google builds on its hotel price tracking for Android with a summer update

Google is launching a hotel discovery update that enhances its previous offerings from the summer of 2025. Starting April 17, users can search for specific hotels by name and monitor price fluctuations, receiving alerts via email. The update also broadens the Agentic Booking feature to more countries, including the U.S., allowing users to use AI Mode for booking restaurants. The focus of this update is on refining hotel price tracking, enabling users to receive notifications if prices drop for any hotel in their destination cities.

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April 3, 2026

Google Vids is ushered into a new era of AI creation and editing with Lyria 3, Veo 3.1

Google Vids has integrated two new AI models, Veo 3.1 and Lyria 3, enhancing the platform for all users, including AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Veo 3.1 improves video quality and allows customization with AI avatars, while Lyria 3 enables users to generate songs based on prompts. All users can now generate video clips for free, and a new Screen Recorder extension for Chrome has been introduced. The update also includes YouTube support for uploading AI-generated content, which defaults to "Private." This follows previous enhancements like AI voiceovers and image-to-video capabilities.

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July 27, 2025

Team Fortress 2 gets a boost on Steam charts with summer update, including a slew of community creations

Team Fortress 2 recently rose into the top 10 of Steam's top sellers chart following a July 24 update that introduced community-generated content. The update included 10 new maps, 23 new items, 4 new taunts, and 14 new Unusual effects. Valve also made general fixes and balancing updates. A second major update is expected around Halloween, with community submissions invited for an August 27 release. A July 26 update reverted a change to the Texan Trickshot taunt, which is now available for purchase. The summer event, running through September 15, allows players to earn special Summer 2025 Unusual effects.

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June 14, 2025

Two Point Museum’s latest update adds memorial exhibits for staff who vanish on expeditions, which you can put on display or sell for cold, hard profit

Two Point Museum is a management simulation game developed by Two Point Studios, recognized for its innovative expedition system that allows players to send specialists on quests to retrieve ancient artifacts. A recent summer update introduced a memorial exhibit feature for adventurers who go missing, along with 30 new posters for museum aesthetics. The update also refined security simulations, making it easier to identify thieves and adding strategic elements to gameplay. Additionally, it included balance adjustments and bug fixes, such as proper installation of robot staff perks and synchronized subtitles for the in-game radio show. The game has been positively reviewed, described as one of the most approachable management sims in recent memory.

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February 3, 2025

Minecraft now has new cow variants, shrubbery fireflies, and “bush” for public testing

Mojang has introduced a new content update for Minecraft, currently in public testing, featuring two cow variants: cold cows, which inhabit snowy biomes, and warm cows, found in desert landscapes. The update enhances desert biomes with new ambient sounds and allows players to create a desert atmosphere using dead bushes and sand blocks. Additionally, a new plant called the firefly bush emits glowing lights at night and can be cultivated with bone meal. Another bush variant can be found in various green biomes and can also be grown using bone meal. These features are available in the latest Java snapshot, with plans for inclusion in Bedrock beta versions. Mojang has shifted its content release strategy to smaller updates throughout the year instead of a single summer mega-update.

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September 20, 2024

Minecraft Live digital showcase returns later this month with “news about our games” and more

Mojang's Minecraft Live digital showcase will take place on 28th September at 6pm BST/1pm EDT, accessible via the Minecraft website, YouTube, or Twitch. The mob vote will be retired, and the event will now occur biannually instead of annually. The showcase will provide updates on game features, testing phases, and the live-action Minecraft movie. Mojang is also overhauling its content release schedule to provide multiple updates throughout the year instead of a single summer update. The first update includes bug fixes, gameplay adjustments, and an experimental Bundles feature for inventory management. Additionally, Minecraft will discontinue support for PSVR next year.

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September 19, 2024

Mojang announces plans to drop Minecraft PSVR support next year

Mojang Studios announced that support for the PlayStation VR version of Minecraft will officially end in March 2025, with no further updates after that date. Players will still be able to access their saved worlds and Marketplace purchases on PlayStation consoles without the VR headset. The Minecraft VR webpage has been taken down, indicating the end of the VR era for the game. Mojang is developing a native version of Minecraft for PlayStation 5, but it is unclear if there will be a port for PlayStation VR2. Additionally, Mojang plans to deliver a series of free game drops throughout the year instead of a single summer update.