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November 26, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.11 Pre-Release 3

The third pre-release for the Mounts of Mayhem drop has been unveiled, featuring enhancements such as bug fixes and spear weapon adjustments. New features include: - Spear weapon hit animation and sound effects are now synchronized. - In first-person view, the spear head rotates to a vertical position over time. Changes made: - The "See-Through Leaves" video setting is disabled in the "Fast" graphics preset. - Tamed horses avoid running into cacti or sweet berry bushes. Fixed bugs: - MC-302900: Resolved spear reach overriding player interaction range. - MC-303036: Fixed zombie nautilus hitbox size issue. - MC-303709: Addressed crash when dumping large dynamic textures. - MC-304045: Corrected spear hit sounds. - MC-304362: Resolved RGSS break when toggling hardware anisotropic filtering. - MC-304363: Fixed rendering position of copper golem statues on shelves. - MC-304407: Charge attacks now functional for mobs 3 to 4.5 blocks away. - MC-304440: Mouse cursor changes to pointing hand over inventory slots in crafter UI. - MC-304441: Mouse cursor changes shape over creative inventory scroll bar bounds. - MC-304452: Non-see-through leaves in Programmer Art display correctly. Pre-releases are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users can install the latest pre-release through the Minecraft Launcher. An unobfuscated version for cross-platform server capabilities is also available for download.

AppWizard

October 5, 2025

It took 14 years for a streamer to walk to the Far Lands in Minecraft, but his long journey is finally over

Players in Minecraft experience "the jitters" when moving far from their starting points, which leads to the Far Lands, an area with bizarre terrain and colossal structures. Kurt J. Mac, known as kurtjmac, began his journey to the Far Lands in March 2011 and reached it on October 4, 2025, streaming his adventure on Twitch under "Far Lands or Bust" while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities. Upon arrival, he climbed the formations, humorously noted his character's dark appearance, and erected a sign marking his achievement. He continues to explore the Far Lands with his dog, Wolfie, encountering unique creatures and challenges.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

I’m honestly shocked, but Arc Raiders is a much more exciting extraction shooter than Marathon

Two anticipated extraction shooters, Marathon by Bungie and Arc Raiders by Embark Studios, were showcased on the same day. Marathon's alpha version is available until May 4, while Arc Raiders' Tech Test 2 runs from April 30 to May 4. Both games are set for release later this year and will not be free-to-play. Bungie faces scrutiny due to uncertainties around Sony's confidence in the studio, while Embark is under pressure from publisher Nexon regarding Arc Raiders' performance.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Avowed fooled us all into thinking you have to commit to playing in first or third person, but you can actually swap on the fly like in Fallout or The Elder Scrolls

Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, allows players to toggle between first-person and third-person camera perspectives. The camera toggle is accessible through the menu and is mapped to the "U" key by default, though players can reassign it for convenience. The third-person view has been described as floaty and disconnected, reminiscent of earlier RPGs, while the first-person mode offers a more immersive experience. The option to switch perspectives is appreciated, especially for players who enjoy exploring the game world and showcasing their character customization.