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November 8, 2025

The Backstage Experience: Minecraft, Sonic the Hedge & more!

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for a significant portion of Texas from Sunday at 9:00 AM CST until Monday at 6:00 PM CST. The affected counties include Chambers, Wharton, Inland Galveston, Galveston Island, Inland Matagorda, Inland Brazoria, Washington, Houston, Inland Jackson, Fort Bend, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Grimes, Colorado, Inland Harris, Brazos, Montgomery, Polk, Walker, and Waller counties. Residents are advised to remain vigilant due to an increased risk of wildfires and to take necessary precautions.

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October 24, 2025

Hidden Levels Ep. 5: Press B to Touch Grass

Nature in video games has evolved from a simple backdrop to an important escape for individuals with limited access to the outdoors, exemplified by Minecraft influencer Cassie Anne, who uses the game to connect with nature due to her severe allergies. The advancement of video games has been driven by technological innovations such as procedural generation and the pursuit of photorealism, allowing for immersive environments. These technologies are also being used to create digital twins for urban planning and environmental visualization. However, the energy consumption of visually intensive games contributes approximately 50 million tons of CO2 emissions annually. Despite this, video games can enhance ecological awareness and educate players about sustainability, serving as a connection to nature for those unable to experience it physically.

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February 28, 2025

California Fire Relief Bundle offers Tunic, Skatebird, Catlateral Damage, and hundreds of other games for just $10

The recent wildfires in California have caused damages estimated in the billions, resulting in at least 29 fatalities and over 18,000 damaged or destroyed structures, leading to mass evacuations. In response, Itch.io has launched a California Fire Relief Bundle, featuring a collection of games, comics, and books, available for a minimum contribution. The bundle is priced at a base amount, with an average donation of .44, and has raised approximately ,200 towards a 0,000 goal, with proceeds benefiting CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort). The bundle will be available until March 13.