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Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Rebellions and Keep Battles Detailed

Devblog #6 for Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is here, and with it, TaleWorlds introduces new mission types, rebellions, and the ability to grant and relinquish fief as features that will be coming…

December 29, 2020 | 11:54 EST

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Fan Recreates Breath of the Wild Hyrule in Minecraft

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably one of the best Zelda games ever made. It is also an influential title, with its vast open-world design directly influencing a number of titles in…

December 24, 2020 | 12:36 EST

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Minecraft Snapshot 20w49a Adds Dripstone Caves & Skulk Sensors

Minecraft Snapshot 20w49a has arrived and it brings the addition of two cool new features: a first look at the Dripstone Caves Biome and a brand-new Redstone device called the Skulk Sensor. If you'…

December 2, 2020 | 02:56 EST

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Minecraft Star Wars DLC Brings 12 Iconic Planets to the Marketplace

A Minecraft Star Wars DLC is making its debut today, featuring dioramas from 12 iconic planets from the original movie trilogy and The Mandalorian to the block-building game. And yes, Baby Yoda is…

November 16, 2020 | 02:53 EST

My Time at Sandrock

Pathea Games Reveals More Details About My Time at Portia Sequel

 I first encountered crafting/farming/life simulator My Time at Portia when I purchased it on a whim during a Steam sale. Now, several months and over 100 hours of gameplay later, I found myself (…

November 6, 2020 | 01:00 EST

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Minecraft Goats Arrive as 'Experimental' Bedrock Beta Feature

Minecraft goats have arrived a little early as part of a new Bedrock beta release. The debut of the fluffy gruffs also marks an updated version of Minecraft experimental features. It's been a big…

October 28, 2020 | 02:24 EDT

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My Time at Portia Sequel My Time At Sandrock Revealed

Wholesome games are all the rage nowadays, and many find solitude in playing titles such as My Time At Portia. For fans of this farming and life simulator, life is going to get a bit better with the…

October 26, 2020 | 06:00 EDT

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Minecraft Java Edition will Require Microsoft Accounts Going Forward

A Minecraft Microsoft account will soon be required if players on the Java Edition. This is a mandatory move — migrate your Mojang Account or you'll lose access to Minecraft Java Edition. Mojang…

October 21, 2020 | 03:37 EDT

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Dev Update Shows Off Perks And New Maps

A new Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord developer update has been released for the open-world medieval sim. In the update, TaleWorlds talks about what's currently working in the game and what's coming…

October 12, 2020 | 09:07 EDT

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TaleWorlds Details the Future of Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord

Future Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord updates have been detailed by its developer TaleWorlds. promising to deliver new features for the main story, quests, child-rearing, and more. Mount &…

October 9, 2020 | 02:05 EDT

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Mount and Blade 2 Modding Tools Launch in Beta

The Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord modding tools beta has gone live, opening the door for modders to put their skills to the test with this open-world medieval RPG. The last few months have seen …

October 1, 2020 | 04:26 EDT

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Update: Chat App Maker Suing Minecraft Over Virtual Interaction Patent

3D virtual chat app maker Worlds Inc is suing Microsoft and Minecraft for patent infringement. The patent in question is for a "System and Method for Enabling Users to Interact in a Virtual Space".…

September 29, 2020 | 11:42 EDT

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You Will Soon Be Able to Play Minecraft on the PlayStation VR

It has just been revealed on the PlayStation Blog that Minecraft will be releasing on the PlayStation VR later this month in a new update that will arrive for the main game.  */ /*-->*/ /*-->*/…

September 7, 2020 | 11:06 EDT

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Teardown Promises Destructive Sandbox Fun With A Stealthy Twist

Gamescom Opening Night Live brought us a rollicking new trailer for Teardown. The action-packed cinematic suggests it's set to deliver on the promise of being an innovative take on the sandbox genre…

August 27, 2020 | 03:01 EDT

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Minecraft Jurassic World Lets You Manage A Dino Theme Park

Minecraft Jurassic World has been revealed as a brand-new DLC for Mojang's beloved block-building game, magically transporting players to the totally safe and disaster-free dinosaur theme park. See…

August 18, 2020 | 02:16 EDT

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Minecraft 1.16.2 Update Adds New 'Piglin Brute' Mob

The Minecraft 1.16.2 update has arrived, and it's bringing with it a new mob: the Piglin Brute is coming to the Nether, making it harder than ever to make it out of this deadly dimension alive with…

August 11, 2020 | 12:47 EDT

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's Latest Patch Fixes Some Big Problems

This latest Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord patch took a while due to the fact that the code has been refactored, but now that it's been done it should make things a lot easier for Taleworlds…

July 27, 2020 | 10:54 EDT

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Dreams VR Release Date Set for July 2020

Aspiring game devs rejoice: the Dreams VR release date has been announced for the upcoming expansion/update. Best of all, this new piece of free content titled Inside the Box isn't too far away — it'…

June 30, 2020 | 02:15 EDT

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Nether Update Now Live In Minecraft: Java Edition

The Nether update for Minecraft: Java Edition is now live. This update adds a bunch of new content including extra biomes, new creatures, and new materials. It's worth noting that Java Edition is the…

June 23, 2020 | 10:49 EDT

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Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Singleplayer Plans Detailed by TaleWorlds

TaleWorlds has revealed their plans for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord singleplayer, detailing just what we can expect to see coming in future updates. If you're not yet familiar with this game,…

May 11, 2020 | 05:00 EDT

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[Updated] Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Bans Allegedly Given For Violating Chinese Law

Update: TaleWorlds has replied to us and updated us on the situation. For the moment, they are thoroughly investigating these issues before taking any definitive action. Original story continues…

May 4, 2020 | 05:38 EDT

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Minecraft 'Blockdown Simulator' Teaches You About Social Distancing

The Minecraft Blockdown Simulator map has arrived as a free piece of content for fans around the world and it's got a pretty neat concept: it will teach you about the powers of social distancing.…

April 24, 2020 | 03:21 EDT

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New Minecraft Nether Music Arrives From Celeste Composer

Some new Minecraft Nether music has arrived in the newest Snapshot release and there's a special surprise: the new tunes are from the mind of Celeste composer Lena Raine. The news came via the…

April 8, 2020 | 02:00 EDT

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Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord Will Become the Greatest Medieval Sim

The long-awaited sequel to Mount and Blade: Warband was spoken in the same breath as Half-Life 3. It's one of those games that we never thought would come out, but in a world where the latest Half-…

April 8, 2020 | 01:00 EDT

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Mount And Blade II: Bannerlord Datamine Reveals Content Galore

We're but a few scant days from Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord's Early Access release on Steam this past week. Even so, lots of Bannerlord players are having lots of fun datamining the game for cut…

April 3, 2020 | 11:20 EDT

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Hidden Bannerlord Equipment in Singleplayer Can Now Be Unlocked

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has been out for a while now, and some fans are disappointed to see the best Bannerlord equipment restricted to multiplayer. That doesn't have to be the case, though…

April 1, 2020 | 04:16 EDT

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Dreams 2.08 Update Adds Some New Characters

The Dreams 2.08 Update has arrived. And no, it's not an April Fool's joke. Media Molecule's game creation engine Dreams has been hammering out the post-launch content ever since it debuted back in…

April 1, 2020 | 02:02 EDT

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Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is Steam's Biggest Release of 2020

After 8 years of waiting, Taleworlds Entertainment has finally released Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord as of about six hours ago. It's already the biggest Steam release of the year so far, at over…

March 30, 2020 | 11:15 EDT

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Mount And Blade II: Bannerlord Riding Out Early For Early Access

Take up your sword and saddle up your steed, for Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord rides to Early Access a touch...well...earlier than anticipated. The launch of TaleWorlds' medieval sandbox has been…

March 27, 2020 | 09:26 EDT

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Microsoft Announces a 'Free Educational Marketplace' for Minecraft

Today, Microsoft has announced a new category for their Minecraft Marketplace--an Education category that includes educational worlds that can be played with family and friends. With hundreds of…

March 24, 2020 | 11:06 EDT

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Polish Government Helping Kids Learn How to Make Games While In Quarantine

The Polish Government has announced that they will be running a series of educational initiatives centered around games while Polish children are at home due to the coronavirus. The games themselves…

March 23, 2020 | 10:15 EDT

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Minecraft Super Mario Mod is Re-Creating a Classic Game

A Minecraft Super Mario mod is in the works. A Minecraft modder by the name of TheSycorax has spent the better part of two months recreating a classic NES game and it's making pretty darn good…

March 13, 2020 | 01:46 EDT

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Media Molecule Starting Beta Allowing Dreams Content For "Business Uses"

Dreams developer Media Molecule is looking into ways to let its creators use their in-game content for "business uses". The dev has launched beta applications for this process which you can check out…

March 13, 2020 | 10:54 EDT

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Reporters Without Borders Creates Minecraft Anti-Censorship Library

International press freedom non-profit Reporters Without Borders has created a massive library in Minecraft. The Uncensored Library was crafted in conjunction with Minecraft creation studio…

March 13, 2020 | 10:13 EDT

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Dreams 2.06 Update Lets You Make an Animal Crossing Paradise

The Dreams 2.06 Update has arrived and it's bringing with it a brand-new art pack! These new creations can let you make an Animal Crossing-style world that's comfy as heck. Media Molecule announced…

March 4, 2020 | 02:10 EST

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Media Molecule's 'Dreams' Attracts Interest from Game Design Schools

Dreams is a quirky PS4 game with a lot of potential for fun, but a select group of educators thinks that it might have some good potential for teaching game design, too. If you haven't yet played…

February 20, 2020 | 02:00 EST

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Mount & Blade 2 Release Date Leaked and Confirmed

The Mount & Blade 2 release date has been leaked via an article, and a subsequent database update shows that the leak was correct. Earlier today, PC gamer reportedly released an article about…

February 19, 2020 | 01:58 EST

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Dreams Review

It's impossible. This is a phrase I've muttered no less than 10 times in the last hour. Every time I come across some new creation in Dreams I mutter these words because I can't believe it. A…

February 21, 2020 | 01:00 EST

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Besiege Release Date Revealed Along With Final Island and New Content

The Besiege release date has been announced! After several years in Steam Early Access, Spiderling Studios says that their siege engine sandbox game is ready for prime time. If you've never played …

February 13, 2020 | 02:01 EST

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Do you have a burning desire to launch 90kg projectiles over 300 meters? Then Besiege is the game for you! Created by Spiderling Studios, Besiege set you out with a challenge: something needs to be…

February 13, 2020 | 02:04 EST

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Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot Shows New Nether — and Makes Diamonds Obsolete

The Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot is here, and Snapshot 20W06A gives us our first look at the overhauled Nether. Even more surprising, a new material has been created that may well render diamonds obsolete…

February 5, 2020 | 03:45 EST

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Farworld Pioneers

Farworld Pioneers (formerly Outworlder) is a 2D sandbox platformer where players can explore planets by themselves or with their friends. This inaugural title from Igloosoft Games has a lot in common…

January 28, 2020 | 12:30 EST

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Outworlder Demo Lets You Dive Into Creative Mode For Free

An Outworlder demo is now available for those of you who are keen on checking out the next generation of 2D sandbox games according to a press release from the developer. If you haven't heard of …

January 28, 2020 | 01:00 EST

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[Rumor] A PC Release For Dreams May Be Incoming

A Dreams PC version may be on the way according to a rumor — and this rumor isn't from some random person, either. Let's rewind a bit. As Wccftech reminds us, rumors of Horizon Zero Dawn heading to…

January 20, 2020 | 05:45 EST

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Dreams Full Release on February 14th

At today's State of Play, Sony had several announcements. However, one was on the release date of the long-awaited Dreams, which will be launching on February 14th, 2020. Looking to spread a little…

December 11, 2019 | 08:00 EST

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Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord Decisions System Evolves Politics

The Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord decisions system has been revealed by the developers, detailing a significant change to the game's political system that adds even more depth to yet another aspect…

December 9, 2019 | 10:00 EST

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Dreams Dev Ends Early Access Next Week; 'Best of' Awards Voted by Community

Media Molecule's Dreams is a daring and unique title. The idea of having an empty space for players to unleash their wildest dreams, (pun intended), and build games and challenges for other players…

December 7, 2019 | 10:00 EST

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Dreams

Dreams offers players the ability to create whatever they want in their own sandbox space, share it with others, visit other players' creations, and get as creative as they want to be. Dreams early…

December 6, 2019 | 05:00 EST