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AppWizard
January 14, 2026
Sue Jacquot, an 81-year-old woman, started a YouTube channel called Gramma Crackers in 2024 to support her grandson Jack Self during his cancer treatment. The channel focuses on her gaming adventures in Minecraft and has attracted over 150,000 followers and 564,000 views on her first video. Each video includes a link to Jack's GoFundMe page, which raised significant funds for his treatment. The gaming community has shown overwhelming support, contributing to the campaign and providing encouragement. Sue's experience highlights the growing trend of elderly individuals engaging in gaming, as seen in other stories like a 92-year-old woman winning a Tekken 8 tournament in December 2025.
AppWizard
January 9, 2026
Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a racing game that emphasizes rivalry and strategy over traditional racing metrics like speed or lap times. Players engage in psychological competition against unique rivals, each with distinct vehicles and personalities. The game features a map for locating potential opponents, allowing players to choose their battles. Different areas of Tokyo present unique driving challenges, and players can engage with any car on the road, turning even nameless vehicles into rivals. Vehicle customization is extensive, enabling players to enhance performance and express individuality. The game blends intense racing moments with leisurely drives, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.
AppWizard
December 27, 2025
Riot Games introduced a Teamfight Tactics tournament at the TFT Paris Open as part of the Riftbound event, generating genuine excitement among players. Game director Dave Guskin discussed the challenges of card availability and the company's strategy to address scarcity issues in physical trading card games (TCGs). He acknowledged that the demand for Riftbound was underestimated and emphasized the importance of supporting in-person social play. Although there is currently no digital version of Riftbound, Guskin indicated that the possibility of a digital adaptation is being considered for the future. Players are currently using alternatives like a mod for Tabletop Simulator to engage with the game digitally.
AppWizard
December 25, 2025
The enchanting system in "Minecraft" involves three main components: the enchanting table, anvil, and grindstone. The enchanting table uses lapis lazuli and experience levels to apply enchantments, while the anvil combines enchanted items and books, and the grindstone removes enchantments for XP. Enchantments range from I to IV or V and are specific to gear types. Players typically start with the enchanting table for initial enchants and refine gear using enchanted books obtained through various means. For armor, players should prioritize Protection IV, Unbreaking III, and Mending, followed by utility enchantments. Helmets often include Protection IV, Unbreaking III, Mending, Respiration III, and Aqua Affinity, while boots focus on utility with similar core enchantments. Weapons should be tailored to roles, with swords often featuring Sharpness V, Looting III, and Unbreaking III. Bows typically include Power V and either Infinity or Mending, while tridents have Loyalty or Riptide, Impaling V, and Unbreaking III. Tools, especially pickaxes, are prioritized for resource gathering, with common setups including a Fortune III pickaxe and a Silk Touch pickaxe, both requiring Efficiency V, Unbreaking III, and Mending. General rules to avoid high anvil costs include combining books before applying them to items and managing work histories effectively. Players often upgrade gear gradually rather than aiming for perfect gear early on, and many maintain separate work and display sets of gear. Repairing with raw materials does not incur a work penalty but cannot restore enchantments, while some sub-optimal enchantments can be strategically beneficial in certain situations.
TrendTechie
December 15, 2025
“Бетис” won the derby against “Sevilla” with a score of 2-0. Head coach Manuel Pellegrini may rest key players in the upcoming Copa del Rey match against “Torrente,” where he might field reserves and young talents. “Torrente” is struggling in the fourth tier of Spanish football, with only two wins in 13 matches and defensive issues at home. Pellegrini has extended his contract with “Betis” until summer 2027, and the team is currently in the top five of La Liga. “Betis” recently won a Copa del Rey match against “Palma del Rio” 7-1 and previously won the tournament in the 2021/22 season. Starting lineups for the match include several unavailable players due to injuries. Predictions suggest a likely victory for “Betis” with a handicap of -2.5, and a possibility of both teams scoring. An exact score prediction is 1:5 in favor of “Betis.”
AppWizard
December 9, 2025
The fan community OldUnreal has announced plans to revive Unreal Tournament 2004 by publishing an installer that will allow players to download the original disc image, install the game, and apply necessary patches. The project aims to modernize the game for compatibility with Windows Vista or later, Linux x86-64 and aarch64, and Mac OS 10.9 or later, while also fixing bugs and implementing quality-of-life changes. The initiative is driven by passion rather than profit, with the team acknowledging the costs associated with server hosting and software licenses.
AppWizard
December 6, 2025
Splitgate 2 was reverted to a beta state after two months due to a lukewarm reception caused by an overload of features that detracted from its core appeal. The game is being relaunched as Splitgate Arena Reloaded, with a new release date and gameplay perspective. Key changes include the removal of hero characters and their abilities, a focus on classic shooter gameplay, the introduction of new arena modes, five new maps, six reworked maps, and three new primary weapons, including the Railgun. The progression system and Ranked play have been overhauled, and store prices have been reduced. Splitgate Arena Reloaded is set to launch as a free-to-play title on Steam and the Epic Games Store on December 17.
TrendTechie
December 3, 2025
On December 3, 2025, at 23:00 Moscow time, Torrent will face Real Betis in the Copa del Rey at Estadio San Gregorio in Torrent, Spain. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000. The referee for the match will be José María Sánchez Martínez. Real Betis is coached by Manuel Pellegrini.
TrendTechie
December 3, 2025
On December 4, 2025, at 01:00 AM Astana time, Torrent will play against Real Betis at Estadio San Gregorio in the second round of the Copa del Rey. Torrent is from the Segunda Federación and has a modest budget, while Real Betis is a La Liga team and the clear favorite. This match is the first official meeting between the two teams. In Kazakhstan, the match will be broadcasted by Sport Plus Qazaqstan, and a digital package from MEGOGO KZ is available. In Ukraine, fans can watch on MEGOGO.NET, and in Russia, Match TV holds the broadcasting rights.
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