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14 Apr 2025

Minecraft Boosts Cultural Heritage Education with Vatican

Minecraft Education, Microsoft, and the Vatican join forces to offer an educational experience, allowing students to explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica while engaging in interactive learning.

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14 Apr 2025

Strategy Games Flourish with Modding Communities

Modding enhances strategy games like Total War, Civilization, and XCOM. Dive into how these communities foster innovation and extend gameplay.

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14 Apr 2025

Cataclismo Exits Early Access, Raising Expectations

RTS game Cataclismo, melding dark fantasy and tower defense, launches out of early access with fresh biomes, boosting player anticipation.

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14 Apr 2025

Kingsroad Debuts on Steam with Game of Thrones Action-RPG

Kingsroad launches on Steam Early Access with Game of Thrones action-RPG, offering crossplay and iconic locations like King's Landing.

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14 Apr 2025

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Available Free on Epic Games

Experience Jurassic World Evolution 2, a captivating dinosaur strategy game and park management simulation, available for free on Epic Games. Unleash your inner park master and explore dynamic game modes until March 27.

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14 Apr 2025

Assassin's Creed Update Addresses Cultural Concerns

Ubisoft's patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows modifies in-game shrine interactions after cultural concerns in Japan, maintaining positive Steam reviews.

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14 Apr 2025

Asphalt 8 Gamers Now Clear to Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft resolves compatibility issues for Asphalt 8: Airborne players, allowing them to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 without manual intervention. The update will be available via Windows Update within 48 hours.

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14 Apr 2025

Windows 11 Update Now Available After Asphalt 8 Block Resolved

Microsoft lifts update block for Windows 11 24H2. PCs with Asphalt 8 can now receive the update. Affected users should restart devices for faster access.

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14 Apr 2025

Windows 11 Update Resumes After Game Compatibility Fix

Microsoft resolves Asphalt 8 issues, lifting Windows 11 update hold. Gamers can access latest features as the update rolls out again.

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14 Apr 2025

Minecraft Aotearoa DLC Invites Exploration of New Zealand

Explore New Zealand's iconic locations with the Minecraft Aotearoa DLC. This free add-on for the Bedrock edition lets players roam through stunning settings such as Waitomo Caves and Lake Tekapo, inspired by the upcoming Minecraft Movie.

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14 Apr 2025

VPN Solutions Compared: TotalAV vs. Surfshark

Explore the comparison of TotalAV and Surfshark in the VPN market. Discover which service excels in pricing, features, and customer support, catering to different user needs.

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14 Apr 2025

Monster Hunter Drives Gaming Sales with Exclusive Discounts

Explore the captivating worlds of Monster Hunter Wilds and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, both offering exclusive Humble Choice discounts. Discover immense savings and delve into these acclaimed RPG experiences by Capcom and Warhorse Studios.

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14 Apr 2025

Crosswind Opens Playtest for Pirate MMORPG on Steam

Crosswind, a pirate MMORPG set in a survival-themed alternate-history, starts its playtest on Steam. Players will engage as pirate captains, exploring, crafting, and customizing ships in a vibrant world.

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14 Apr 2025

Minecraft's New Edition Highlights St. Peter's Basilica

Minecraft's new educational edition 'Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage' invites students to explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica, merging gaming with cultural education.

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14 Apr 2025

Future Games Show Spring Showcase Highlights Upcoming Premieres

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will present over 50 games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and developer interviews. Highlights include a Rebellion interview and updates on Compulsion Games. A livestream from GDC will provide extra content.

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14 Apr 2025

Atomfall Offers Discounted Pre-orders for Apocalyptic RPG Fans

Atomfall's apocalyptic RPG setting, reminiscent of Fallout, is available for pre-order with a 20% discount. Enjoy a journey through a cult-filled, mystical world of the 1960s, featuring steampunk robots and classic weaponry.

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14 Apr 2025

Half-Life 2 RTX Faces Performance Issues on Steam

Half-Life 2 RTX demo struggles on Steam with performance issues, despite Valve's classic FPS love. Players criticize the visual overhaul while performance complaints lead to low ratings.

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14 Apr 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Shines in Capcom’s PC Gaming Strategy

Monster Hunter Wilds, a standout in PC gaming, draws 400,000 daily players on Steam. Capcom's shift to PC has driven record sales, surpassing Monster Hunter Rise.

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14 Apr 2025

Forever Skies to Launch 1.0 Version with New Features

Forever Skies, a survival game with elements of No Man's Sky and Fallout, is set to launch its 1.0 version on April 14, 2025. With positive reviews on Steam, players explore ruins and pilot airships. New features include advanced airship building.

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14 Apr 2025

Vatican Uses Minecraft for Educational Exploration of St. Peter's

The Vatican launches Minecraft-based game Peter is Here with Microsoft to educate youth on St. Peter's Basilica's history and art within Minecraft.

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14 Apr 2025

Age of Empires 4 Expands with Knights DLC Release

The Age of Empires 4 DLC Knights of Cross and Rose brings the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster into gameplay, featuring new maps and historical battles.

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14 Apr 2025

Palworld Expands with Major Crossplay Update and New Features

Pocketpair's Palworld introduces crossplay and new features in its latest update. Players can now play on various platforms and enjoy enhanced gaming, survival, and crafting experiences. This update sets the tone for Palworld's growth in the gaming community.

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14 Apr 2025

New Zealand's Unique Minecraft DLC Highlights Cultural Wonders

Explore New Zealand's beauty in Minecraft with a new DLC. Dive into Māori culture and iconic landscapes like Abel Tasman, thanks to a partnership with Warner Bros.

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13 Apr 2025

Hitachi Energy Advances with Successful Windows 11 Migration

Hitachi Energy has transitioned over 40,000 desktops to Windows 11 across 12 nations, boosting cybersecurity and system compatibility. Utilizing ManagementStudio, the migration underscores the importance of timely upgrades, as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support phase.

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13 Apr 2025

Homeworld Collection Offers Classic RTS Games Under $4

Explore the legendary Homeworld RTS franchise with the Remastered Collection, offering classic gameplay and enhanced features for under $4. Available until March 20.

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10 Apr 2025

Warborne Expands Strategic Horizons in MMO Arena

Warborne, a strategy MMO, captivates with its intense battles and faction warfare. The upcoming playtest, set for April 24 on Steam, promises an immersive experience in the post-apocalyptic world of Warborne Above Ashes.

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10 Apr 2025

Stalker 2 Receives Major Update Enhancing Gameplay Stability

GSC Game World improves Stalker 2 with update 1.3, enhancing gameplay with crash repairs, new animations, and AI tweaks, enriching player experience.

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10 Apr 2025

Stalker 2 Update Brings Over 1,200 Bug Fixes and Enhancements

GSC Game World's latest patch for Stalker 2 offers significant updates, addressing over 1,200 bugs and enhancing gameplay. This release includes AI improvements and performance boosts, providing a smoother gaming experience and marking the start of ongoing support with a limited-time 15% discount.

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10 Apr 2025

Wanderstop: A New Journey by Composer Daniel Rosenfeld

Wanderstop, a new game from Minecraft composer C418, explores themes of recovery and collaboration with a unique music system in a fantasy tea shop setting.

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10 Apr 2025

State-Backed Groups Exploit Windows Flaw for Espionage

A Windows vulnerability, ZDI-CAN-25373, exploited since 2017 by state-backed hacking groups, remains unpatched. Microsoft is aware, but plans for future updates. Nearly 70% of attacks focus on espionage.

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