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Japanese authorities just dropped a Minecraft map based on actual submarine topographic data, and it lets you explore the seabed from Tokyo Bay to the Mariana Trench  
AppWizard
May 16, 2026

Japanese authorities just dropped a Minecraft map based on actual submarine topographic data, and it lets you explore the seabed from Tokyo Bay to the Mariana Trench  

The Japan Coast Guard released a Minecraft map showcasing the submarine topography around Japan's coastline on May 12, coinciding with "Japan Coast Guard Day." The map is available for free download in Java and Bedrock formats and allows players to explore an artistically rendered version of Japan's underwater geography. Players start near Tokyo Bay and can encounter the Seven Islands of Izu and the Iwojima ridge, which includes active volcanoes. The map also features the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench, which the Japan Coast Guard first measured. The map can be accessed through the Japan Coast Guard's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department website, and it includes a tool for looking up block coordinates. The initiative follows a similar project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2025, which created a Minecraft representation of the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel.
This week in PC games: Dying Light, a Martian themepark sim, a glossy RPG remake and some cuddly LEGO co-op
AppWizard
September 15, 2025

This week in PC games: Dying Light, a Martian themepark sim, a glossy RPG remake and some cuddly LEGO co-op

This week features a variety of new game releases, including: - Mars Attracts: A whimsical theme park management game with Tim Burton's Martians. - LEGO Voyagers: A co-op puzzle game with tiny eye-block characters. - Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream: An open-world comedy beat 'em up appealing to fans of Saints Row. - Fata Deum - The God Sim: A town-building and army battle game reminiscent of Black & White. - Troleu: A bus conductor simulator with chaotic elements. - Daymare Town: A point-and-click adventure set in a city with Metamorph creatures. Additional titles include: - Henry Halfhead: A puzzler with a protagonist who can transform into objects. - Rana Card: A roguelike deckbuilder managing a corporate farm. - Skate: A non-conformist skateboarding title. - Strange Antiquities: A pawnshop management game for mystical items. - Flick Shot Rogues: A game involving flicking berserkers at targets. - Beacon Patrol: A digital board game about expanding an ocean. Notable mentions: - Easy Delivery Co: A delivery game in a snowy town with catpeople. - Ratatan: A quirky title inspired by Patapon. - Dying Light: The Beast: A new installment in the zombie genre. - Pigface: A grimesploitation shooter with a unique protagonist. - Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter: A 3D remake of a beloved RPG. - Jump Space: A cooperative space adventure game. - Eclipsium: A title promising diverse experiences. - Marisa of Liartop Mountain: An adventure RPG with dice roll conflict resolution. There are also embargoed games being played this week, with anticipation for Silksong and Borderlands 4.
Minecraft tease points to Volcanoes finally being added alongside new biomes
AppWizard
August 3, 2024

Minecraft tease points to Volcanoes finally being added alongside new biomes

Minecraft has not included volcanoes since its Alpha stage in 2010. On July 31, the game's official X account shared a map featuring various biomes and a volcano, sparking speculation about a potential update. The map includes familiar biomes like waterfalls and tundras, but the introduction of a volcano has excited the community, leading to hopes for a biome overhaul in the future.
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