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October 13, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more

The text describes various Google Play app and game deals available today, including Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Servant of the Lake, Terraria, Conquistadorio, The Game of Life 2, Drop Duchy, and more. Additionally, there are discounts on Nothing Phone (3), Google Pixel 11, and Lenovo's budget-friendly 11-inch 2.5K Android Idea Tab.

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October 10, 2026

Steam open-world adventure with Stardew Valley charm is free this weekend

Developer Pugstorm is offering a free play weekend for its open-world survival game, Core Keeper, on Steam. The game, launched two years ago, allows solo or cooperative play with up to seven friends and features survival tasks like resource harvesting, crafting, and base building. Players can explore diverse biomes, level up skills, and engage in life simulation activities while combating legendary titans. The free play weekend ends at 6 PM BST on October 12, and players' progress will be saved if they decide to purchase the game afterward. Core Keeper is currently available at a 40% discount, priced at £9.59/$.99, down from £15.99/$.99, until October 22. The game has a 'Very Positive' review score of 94% on Steam.

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October 5, 2026

Terraria turned into a Minecraft analogue – you can play in 3D with a first-person view

Developer Eastern-Willow214 has released an early build of "Terraria Unbound," a modification that transforms the game into a three-dimensional experience, available via tModLoader. The mod features a 2304-block high world and retains core mechanics like resource gathering, building, exploration, and combat. It includes multiplayer functionality but is in an "experimental" phase, with potential bugs and compatibility issues. The mod can be accessed through the Steam Workshop for free, and future updates may support popular mods like Thorium and Calamity.

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August 23, 2026

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 22, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Smash Bros., and Minecraft

The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show the following top-selling games: 1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3. Minecraft The complete list of top-selling games includes: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Super Mario Party Jamboree - Pokemon FireRed - Nintendo Switch Sports - Rhythm Heaven Groove - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Persona 5 Royal - Pokemon Legends: Arceus - GTA: The Trilogy - Pokemon LeafGreen - Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Super Mario Odyssey - Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Pokemon Violet - Stardew Valley - Splatoon 3 - Mario Party Superstars - Stray - Deltarune - Pokemon Scarlet - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond - Moonlight Peaks Download-only titles include: - Pokemon FireRed - Pokemon LeafGreen - Stardew Valley - Deltarune - Moonlight Peaks - Wobbly Life - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition - Disney Dreamlight Valley - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - The Oregon Trail - Super Mario Galaxy - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game - Moss: The Forgotten Relic - Is This Seat Taken - Sonic Origins - Sally Face - The Jackbox Party Pack 3 - Date Everything - Grounded - Hollow Knight - Tiny Bookshop - Terraria - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Outer Wilds - Minecraft Dungeons - Kynseed - Hades - SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Cook-Off - Dispatch - Backyard Baseball Updates on the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 are available.

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August 22, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 reveals the secret new dimension lurking through its rifts

Minecraft Dungeons 2 features a new vibrant world called 'the Sift,' expanding on the original game's mechanics and aesthetics. The game introduces new gameplay elements, such as character jumping, enhancing combat strategy. It is set to launch on September 29, priced at .99 / £24.99, and will be available on Game Pass. A deluxe edition will include extra hero skins, a new cape and pet, and additional downloadable content.

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August 15, 2026

Palworld fans ‘do not realize the sheer number of collabs we’ve rejected’ even with the survival game’s ‘fun-first approach’

The landscape of gaming collaborations is shifting towards the number of partnerships a game can establish rather than player counts or Metacritic scores. Palworld, a survival game featuring critters with weapons, is selective about its collaborations. John 'Bucky' Buckley, head of publishing and communications for Palworld, stated that coherence in partnerships is crucial, and many potential collaborations have been rejected for not making sense. Successful collaborations include one with Terraria, integrating its creatures and items like the Meowmere, and another with UltraKill, where weapons such as the Marksman Revolver fit well within the game's existing arsenal. This indicates that Pocketpair has a clear vision for enhancing the gaming experience through thoughtful collaboration choices.

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August 2, 2026

Open-World Survival Game with Over 80K Wishlists Just Got Its PC Release Date (And It’s Soon)

Delverium, an indie sandbox survival game from Sagestone Games, is set to enter Early Access on PC via Steam on September 22nd. The game has over 80,000 wishlists and features pixel graphics, open-world survival, and farming simulations. Players can explore a vast pixel-art world, engage in activities like fighting, fishing, farming, and foraging, and play solo or cooperatively with up to eight friends. A free demo was showcased during February’s Steam Next Fest, and the game has been refined based on player feedback from a recent playtest. The Early Access version will include core gameplay, cooperative play, and full controller support, and is expected to perform well on the Steam Deck. The Early Access phase is planned to last approximately two years, during which new content will be added based on player feedback. Pricing details are not yet available, but it is expected to be lower during Early Access.

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July 16, 2026

University Awards Scholarships Worth Thousands of Dollars to Players Who Complete a Minecraft Challenge

Silicon Valley University in California is offering scholarships, called "Max Achievement Scholarships," to students who demonstrate exceptional gaming abilities, particularly in Minecraft. To qualify, applicants must unlock all 115 achievements in Minecraft and provide verified proof of their accomplishments. Successful candidates can receive up to ,000 to help cover tuition fees. Additionally, applicants must submit a written report connecting their gaming experiences to their educational and career goals and maintain a strong GPA to retain the scholarship. The university also offers similar scholarships for other games like Terraria, No Man’s Sky, and Ark: Survival Evolved.

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June 29, 2026

Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten ’90s PC gaming oddities

In 2026, Valve's Steam Summer Sale features significant discounts on popular games, such as Red Dead Redemption 2 at a 75% discount for the 14th time since January 2025, and The Witcher 3 with its fifth 95% discount since July 2024. Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a 75% discount after eight previous markdowns of 65% since June 2025. The sale includes major publishers like Ubisoft and indie titles such as Terraria and Satisfactory. Notable retro games available include I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream, Operation Body Count, Interphase, Corpse Killer, and The Dame Was Loaded. Steam's weekly sales charts show top sellers, with Meccha Chameleon achieving 10 million sales, aided by the PUBG PNC 2026 tournament.

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May 30, 2026

It seems Terraria’s developer is as bad at making small updates as it is final ones, as it says its latest balance patch is much more than ‘adjusting a few numbers’

In January, the 1.4.5 patch for Terraria was released after three years of development, initially thought to be the final update. However, developer Re-Logic announced plans for at least one more major update and potential future content. They are also working on patch 1.4.5.7, which is evolving into a comprehensive update with new features like a portable sentry and an ammo randomiser, alongside fixes for combat issues and revamps of less popular items. Re-Logic confirmed ongoing support for Terraria beyond the upcoming 1.4.6 update, which will include crossplay functionality.