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December 20, 2025

My top 12 handheld games I played in 2025 — Indies and AAA titles I recommend for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and more

- Little Kitty, Big City: A whimsical game where players navigate city streets as a cat, runs well on handhelds and is Steam Deck verified. - Amber Isle: A cozy game allowing players to create a dinosaur character and craft, marked as Playable for Steam Deck, though some text is small. - Kingdom of Night: An engaging game with 80s-inspired pixel art and combat, set in Miami, Arizona, Steam Deck verified. - PowerWash Simulator: An addictive game about cleaning surfaces, Steam Deck verified. - The Plucky Squire: A game where players leap from book pages into the real world, runs beautifully on Steam Deck and is Steam Deck verified. - My Little Puppy: A heartfelt game about a dog searching for its owner in the afterlife, Steam Deck verified. - Blue Prince: A roguelike puzzle game set in a mansion, marked as Playable for Steam Deck, though some text can be hard to read. - Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: An adventure puzzle game featuring a snake assisting souls, Steam Deck verified. - Baldur's Gate 3: Acclaimed as 2023's Game of the Year, runs beautifully on handheld devices and is Steam Deck verified. - Dave the Diver: A game combining underwater exploration with sushi restaurant management, Steam Deck verified. - Minecraft: Runs well on handhelds with adjustments, but is not Steam Deck verified. - Immortals Fenyx Rising: An open-world RPG inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, marked as Playable on Steam Deck. - Horizon Zero Dawn: A favorite game with a captivating story, Steam Deck verified. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: An award-winning game with improved performance after an update, Steam Deck verified. - Xbox Game Pass: Offers a vast library of titles perfect for handhelds.

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December 12, 2025

Mounts of Mayhem released for Minecraft with new mobs, weapons and more

The latest major update for Minecraft, titled "Mounts of Mayhem," introduces several new features, including: - New mobs: Nautilus, Zombie Nautilus, Camel Husk, and Parched. - Nautilus Armor for player protection. - Introduction of Spear weapons for combat. - Natural spawning of Zombie Horses. - New graphical options: "Texture Filtering" and "Anisotropic Filtering." - Netherite Horse Armor can be obtained by upgrading Diamond Horse Armor using a Smithing Table. - Removal of obfuscation to enhance modding capabilities. - An experimental version of the update is available with manual installation steps. - A guide for playing Minecraft on Linux, SteamOS, or Steam Deck is available on GamingOnLinux. - Minecraft was released on November 8, 2011, and is available on various platforms, including native Linux.

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December 10, 2025

Minecraft’s final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld

2025 has seen two Minecraft Live events and four significant content updates, culminating in the final update of the year titled Mounts of Mayhem. This update introduces new features such as a tiered weapon called the spear, which has extended reach and can be crafted from various materials. It includes jab and charge attacks and is designed for mounted combat. A new mount, the nautilus, has been added for underwater exploration, which can be tamed and provides the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect. Three undead mounts have been introduced: the zombie horse, camel husk, and zombie nautilus, each with unique characteristics. The update also features a new hostile mob, the parched, which spawns in deserts and fires arrows of weakness. Additional changes include mounts floating in water, the ability to upgrade diamond horse armor to netherite, and new graphics options for Minecraft: Java Edition. Mojang plans to implement smaller, more frequent updates in the future. Changelogs for both Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.11 and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.130 are available for review.

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December 9, 2025

Here are the top 20 most wishlisted games on Steam as we charge headfirst into 2026

The 20 most wishlisted games on Steam include: 20. Vindictus: Defying Fate - A spinoff of the 2012 MMO, set to attract Souls enthusiasts with its focus on dodges and counterattacks. 18. Reanimal - A co-op horror adventure from the creators of Little Nightmares, releasing on February 13, 2026. 17. Mouse: PI for Hire - A visually captivating title combining boomer shooter energy with rubberhose animation, set to release on March 19, 2026. 14. Chrono Odyssey - A photorealistic MMORPG featuring time manipulation mechanics, expected to launch in Q4 2026. 13. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check - A base management simulator set in a zombie apocalypse, releasing in 2025 with a demo available on Steam. 12. Witchbrook - A cooperative life simulation game with pixel art, anticipated to release in 2026. 11. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era - A tactical RPG aiming to return to the franchise's roots, expected in 2026 with a demo available. 10. Half Sword - A physics-based swordfighting dueling simulator entering early access in Q1 2026. 9. Unrecord - A police officer simulation game with realistic visuals and moral dilemmas, with no announced release date. 8. Ark 2 - A sequel featuring survival crafting mechanics, currently without a clear release date. 7. Blight: Survival - A co-op survival horror game set in a medieval landscape, with no release window yet. 6. Slay the Spire 2 - A sequel to the acclaimed deckbuilding game, expected to launch in March 2026. 5. Kingmakers - A game where players use modern weaponry in medieval England, delayed indefinitely. 4. Resident Evil Requiem - The latest installment in the Resident Evil franchise, scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. 3. Light No Fire - A fantasy survival adventure from Hello Games, with no release date announced after seven years of development. 2. Deadlock - A MOBA in invite-only testing, with no clear release date available. 1. Subnautica 2 - Set to enter early access in 2026, continuing the underwater exploration theme of its predecessors.

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December 9, 2025

Charge! Minecraft’s ‘Mounts of Mayhem’ Drop Arrives with Zombie Horses

The Mounts of Mayhem expansion for Minecraft has launched for both Java and Bedrock Editions, introducing new combat and exploration elements. In the desert biome, players encounter the Camel Husk, a passive mob that serves as transport for hostile riders, including a Husk and a new skeleton variant called the Parched, which thrives in sunlight. Players must defeat both riders to tame the Camel Husk. The Spear weapon has been added, enhancing combat dynamics with damage output increasing with player speed. The Lunge enchantment allows for increased speed during jab attacks. Underwater exploration is enhanced with the Nautilus, a neutral mob that can be tamed with a Pufferfish, providing speed boosts and air supply preservation. Players must defeat its rider, the Zombie Nautilus, to tame it. Horses can now swim in water, and players can craft Netherite Horse Armour by combining Diamond Horse Armour with a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and an Ingot. Undead horses will appear at night with spear-wielding zombie riders, requiring players to defeat the riders to tame them.

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November 26, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is finally ready to be unleashed, so here’s when you can ride a zombie horse into battle

Mojang is set to release the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft on December 9, which will include new features such as: - A new weapon type, the spear, which can be crafted from various materials and has two attack modes: a quick jab and a powerful charge attack. It can also have a unique enchantment called Lunge. - New rideable mobs, including the nautilus, which is suitable for underwater exploration, alongside a zombie variant and hostile drowned mobs. - Enhanced horses that can now wear netherite-tier armor, with zombified horses spawning as overworld mobs. - The introduction of the camel husk, the tallest mob in Minecraft, which appears with two hostile mobs: a husk and a new type called the parched that attacks from a distance.

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November 7, 2025

Minecraft’s Vibrant Visuals update now looks better than ever, and water is next in line for an upgrade

Minecraft's recent update, Vibrant Visuals, introduced over 3,000 new textures, refined shadows, and improved water reflections, enhancing the game's visual experience. The update aims to create an immersive environment by subtly integrating changes such as consistent sky visuals during rain and improved lighting transitions. Adjustments to gamma calibration have clarified shadows, and future updates will include tweaks to water colors in different biomes. The upcoming Mounts of Mayhem expansion will simplify underwater exploration with a new nautilus mount.

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October 15, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem Brings Epic New Adventures with Skeleton Horses, Nautilus Mounts & Spears

Mojang has released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft, which includes skeleton and zombie horses that enhance combat dynamics in the savannah, nautilus mounts that provide infinite underwater oxygen and upgradeable armor for ocean exploration, and spears that introduce tiered, mount-synergized combat with new enchantments. Skeleton horses can now be ridden in survival mode, adding a foreboding element to gameplay, while nautilus creatures allow for easier underwater exploration, though players must be wary of undead versions. The new spears enable ranged attacks and special moves when used on horseback, with various material tiers and enchantment options available. Overall, this update revitalizes movement and combat, offering new gameplay opportunities across different biomes.

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October 10, 2025

You don’t need to wait any longer to try Minecraft’s new mount and weapon, and they’re both game changers

The Minecraft update "Mounts of Mayhem" has launched its first snapshot, 25w41a, introducing new features including the nautilus, a neutral mob that can be tamed and ridden underwater, providing the 'Breath of the Nautilus' effect for extended underwater exploration. The update also adds a spear weapon available in various materials, allowing for long-range attacks and featuring a 'lunge' enchantment. Zombie horses now spawn in survival mode, and players can equip various armor types for their mounts. The snapshot includes enhancements to graphics settings and a stopwatch command for creators. The full release is expected in December, with the snapshot currently available in the Java version.

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September 27, 2025

Minecraft just revealed the best underwater mount ever and a new weapon I can’t wait to try

The Minecraft Live showcase confirmed the introduction of The Copper Age, set to launch on September 30, which will feature new materials such as copper for tools, armor, and decorative items like Copper Torches and Copper Lanterns. It will also include the Copper Golem for item sorting and a new furniture piece called the Shelf for storage. Additionally, the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem expansion is scheduled for late 2025, introducing a new weapon, the Spear, and an underwater mount called the Nautilus, which can be tamed with Pufferfish. The Nautilus allows for extended underwater exploration without consuming air bubbles, but players must be wary of the Zombie Nautilus variant. The Zombie Horse will also be available in Survival mode. Testing for Mounts of Mayhem will begin soon via Bedrock preview and Java snapshots, and a Dragon Ball Z DLC is expected later this year.