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January 16, 2026

Hytale Feels Like Little More Than A Neat Minecraft Texture Pack

Hytale is an early access game that has been in development for a decade, facing a cancellation by Riot Games before its revival in November. The game features mechanics such as jumping two blocks high and a combat system that requires timing for attacks, which are similar to potential mods in Minecraft. Hytale includes familiar mobs like skeletons, spiders, zombies, and golems, alongside new creatures like goblins and Kweebecs, and a mysterious area known as the Void. Crafting in Hytale is more complex than in Minecraft, requiring multiple workstations, and workbenches can recognize adjacent chest contents. Despite its unique elements, Hytale often feels derivative of Minecraft, with similar sounds and inventory mechanics. Future updates, including an anticipated Adventure Mode, aim to introduce RPG-like storylines and quests. The game currently faces balancing issues but remains visually appealing, though it has not surpassed Minecraft's foundational elements.

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December 27, 2025

Best PC Game Graphics of 2025

In 2025, several PC games were noted for their impressive graphics: - Cronos: The New Dawn: Released in September 2025 by Bloober Team, it features breathtaking environments and detailed 3D character models, utilizing Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen technology. - Hell is Us: An indie title that showcases remarkable graphics with Lumen’s advanced lighting capabilities, despite minor pop-ups. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Offers high graphical fidelity in an expansive world, using CRYENGINE’s SVOGI for impressive lighting, though it has occasional pop-ins. - Dying Light: The Beast: Improved significantly with a December 2025 Ray Tracing Update, enhancing visuals to rival other major titles. - WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers: Features stunning visuals with Lumen GI and high-resolution textures, despite minor shadow pop-ins. - Doom: The Dark Ages: Utilizes Path Tracing for impressive graphics but suffers from low-quality textures. - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Developed by Virtuos Studios, it is visually impressive on Ultra Settings with exceptional 3D characters and lighting. - Silent Hill f: A graphical powerhouse that showcases Unreal Engine 5 capabilities with "True Epic" settings. - Half-Life 2 RTX Demo: Released in March 2025, it introduces real-time Path Tracing, enhancing visuals significantly. - Assassin’s Creed: Shadows: At Max Ray Tracing and Ultra High settings, it features highly detailed characters, crafted environments, and a sophisticated hair-stranding system.

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November 1, 2025

Minecraft Java edition code no longer obfuscated

Microsoft plans to remove code obfuscation from Minecraft to simplify the modding experience for users. This change aims to make it quicker and easier for modders to create and improve mods, as it will eliminate the need to untangle complex code and deal with unclear names. While the source code will be more accessible, the licensing terms will remain unchanged, meaning it is not freely available for all.

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October 29, 2025

10 Best Minecraft Texture Packs to Customize Your Game

Minecraft texture packs enhance the game's visual appeal by transforming the appearance of blocks, items, and mobs without altering gameplay mechanics. They integrate well with mods and content-driven services, offering minimal performance impacts. Texture packs can be categorized into several types: - Classic Textures: Refine original aesthetics for purists. - Realistic Textures: Enhance lighting, shadows, and textures for a lifelike experience. - Fantasy Textures: Feature vibrant colors and imaginative designs for a whimsical feel. - Minimalist Textures: Offer clean, uncluttered designs for a focus on gameplay. Players can choose a texture pack that aligns with their personal style and gaming setup.

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June 21, 2025

An unofficial PC port of Mario Kart 64 is now available for download

The NES emulator, 3dSen, was fully released today, and a fan-driven project called SpaghettiKart, a PC version of Mario Kart 64, has also been unveiled. SpaghettiKart is created through reverse engineering and features clean code without any lines from the original game, allowing for public sharing. It requires players to generate the O2R from their own ROMs and currently supports only the US version of Mario Kart 64. Compatibility with Mario Kart 64 HD is uncertain, and while future enhancements like Path Tracing effects and an HD Texture Pack are hoped for, they have not been confirmed. SpaghettiKart includes unique PC-only features such as a Track Editor, Custom Track Importer, Crystal Clear Audio, Harder CPUs, and Freecam. It is available for download with an installation guide.

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May 30, 2025

Stellar Blade demo for PC now available

Sony Interactive Entertainment, in collaboration with SHIFT UP, has released a demo for the PC version of Stellar Blade on Steam. Players control EVE, a warrior from the 7th Airborne Squad, on a mission to reclaim Earth from the Naytiba. The demo features fast-paced combat, allowing players to perform attack combos and carry over save data to the full game. EVE faces powerful creatures in a post-apocalyptic world filled with mysteries. Key features include ultrawide monitor support, enhanced graphics, unlocked framerates, 4K texture pack support, and compatibility with both controller and keyboard. Stellar Blade is available on PlayStation 5 and will launch on PC on June 11.

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May 30, 2025

Stellar Blade PC demo to be released on May 31st

A PC demo for Stellar Blade will launch on May 31st, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. Players will assume the role of Eve, who is on a mission to salvage Earth, encountering various characters and facing challenges. The game features fast-paced combat with impressive attack combos, unlockable moves, and boss battles requiring strategic thinking. The PC version will include an HD Texture Pack, 4K option, support for ultra-wide monitors, and will be powered by Unreal Engine 4 with uncapped framerates. It will also support NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3.0, but will not have new PC-exclusive Ray Tracing effects. Visual fidelity may be slightly improved over the PS5 version. Stellar Blade will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology, which may lead to performance issues. The full game is set to release on PC on June 11th.

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May 3, 2025

Minecraft runs on 8MB of VRAM using a 20-year-old GPU

The gaming community has revived underperforming hardware, successfully running Minecraft on a 20-year-old GPU, the 3D Phantom XP-2800, with only 8MB of VRAM. A video from Budget-Builds Official details this achievement using an antiquated desktop with Windows XP. Initially, Minecraft Alpha 1.2.6 faced OpenGL compatibility issues, which were resolved by using Microsoft-provided SiS drivers for the card, allowing it to display the game on a CRT monitor. After updates, the game ran, but attempts to run Minecraft 1.6.4 resulted in it loading at one frame per second before crashing. The team optimized performance by removing visual effects, lowering the resolution, and hosting the world server on a nearby laptop, along with using an 8x8 texture pack to stabilize the game.

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February 27, 2025

This 93% positive Steam Next Fest survival game demo wants to combine Minecraft and No Man’s Sky with “RPG-style depth,” and so far it’s actually pulling it off

Cubic Odyssey is a game developed by Atypical Games, featured in the Steam Next Fest, where players explore vibrant planets, craft tools, construct vehicles, and face the Red Darkness. The gameplay emphasizes an extensive tech tree and a sub-crafting system that enhances the crafting experience. Players gather resources to upgrade facilities and fortify their base against threats. The game showcases sharp graphics and a freeform voxel aesthetic. It is scheduled for release later this year.

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February 4, 2025

First Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Update Released, Is 17GB, Full Patch Notes

Square Enix has released the first title update for the PC version of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, known as Patch 1.001, which is 17.7GB in size. The patch improves overall game stability and includes several bug fixes. It updates the DirectStorage DLL for better performance and sets the graphics preset to ‘Low’ for first-time launches on Steam Deck, with saved settings applied on subsequent launches. For PCs with NVIDIA DLSS, the default ‘Anti-Aliasing Method’ is now set to ‘DLSS’. The update does not address shader compilation stutters or low-quality textures and is considered a minor hotfix. A 4K Texture Pack is available for download, enhancing around 1,300 environmental textures. Steam will automatically download this update during the next client launch.