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AppWizard

January 15, 2026

What is ‘Hytale’? The new viral ‘Minecraft clone’ explained

“Hytale” is an open-world sandbox game that allows players to collect resources, craft, and build unique worlds. It was developed by Hypixel Studios, which previously worked on a popular “Minecraft” server. Development began in 2015 and faced setbacks, including a cancellation in mid-2025, but resumed in November after the rights were acquired by Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme. The game is currently in early access and is fully playable, though still under development. “Hytale” is available exclusively on PC for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can be accessed through the official website, not on Steam. The standard edition is priced at .99, with additional tiers available for .49 and .99. Early indications suggest significant popularity, with pre-purchase sales generating enough revenue for at least two years of development and over 400,000 viewers watching gameplay on Twitch on its release day.

BetaBeacon

December 31, 2025

Best Android Games To Play When You’re Stuck Waiting in Coffee Shops, During Commutes & More

- Candy Crush Saga is a popular casual Android game that combines strategy with chance. - Roblox and Minecraft are digital playgrounds where players can create and explore unique worlds. - Five Nights at Freddy's is a horror game that has gained popularity for its simple mechanics and tense gameplay. - Garena's Free Fire is a popular battle royale game on Android with over a billion downloads. - There are many other great Android games for short gaming sessions that cater to different preferences and needs.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

Marist Minecraft Server in Development

A new Minecraft server is being developed for the Marist University community, led by Noah Yurasko, the President of the Student Government Association for the Class of 2028. The server will feature four distinct worlds: an Adventure Showcase World (a replica of the Marist campus), a Creative Building World, a Survival Factions World, and a Survival Collaborative World. Yurasko invited students to participate, resulting in 200 responses, with 50 interested in technical development. The server will require students to log in with their Marist email addresses to ensure a safe environment. Faculty members from the Donnelly Data Center are supporting the project, which aims to launch by the end of the semester.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

Crusader Kings 3 is about to get “30-40% bigger,” but Paradox says you can leave performance concerns at the door

The upcoming expansion of Crusader Kings 3, titled All Under Heaven, will expand the game's map to include regions of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, increasing the playable world size by approximately 30% to 40%. This expansion introduces a 32% increase in baronies and rulers, which may lead to a typical slowdown of around 20% in game performance. Paradox, the game's developer, is focused on optimizing the simulation tick duration to maintain gameplay speed. Recent testing shows that the new build performs comparably to the existing version, with slight delays in early gameplay but improved performance in mid-to-late game stages. Paradox is also working to reduce unnecessary character generation to streamline performance and has updated the minimum CPU requirements to an Intel i5-750 or AMD FX-4300 with 8GB of RAM. The expansion is set to launch on October 28.

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

New indie ARPG feels like old-school Diablo with Dark Souls multiplayer, and you can try it free right now

Fractured Worlds, developed by Laser Guided Games, is an action role-playing game (ARPG) that integrates innovative multiplayer elements, allowing players to interact in unique ways as they traverse broken realms. Players can share their worlds through 'map shards' and engage in cooperative instances with monster modifiers. The game features a flexible combat and progression system, enabling players to respec easily and experiment with various weapon types. It includes diverse environments and boss battles, with a public playtest currently live until October 9, 2023. The full game is expected to launch in early 2026, and players can join the playtest for free via Steam or the Epic Games Store.