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Obtaining Azure Logs in Hytale

Mark Rosewater
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DLC Linked to Performance Issues in Monster Hunter Wilds on PC

Reiner Knizia

A Guide to Locating Lightwood in Hytale

Kim Swift

Former Elder Scrolls Loremaster Discusses Departure from Bethesda, Starfield's Communication Challenges, and Vision for TES6

Shigeru Miyamoto

Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh: Anticipation vs. Reality in the CPU Market

Roberta Williams

Fallout Shelter Reality TV Show: A Social and Psychological Experiment

Hideo Kojima

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Arrives with Major Enhancements

Jane McGonigal

Super Nintendo World Japan Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Special Festivities

Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World is gearing up for its fifth-anniversary celebration starting March 18th. The park will feature exclusive decorations, a 'Star Hunt' activity, and introduce Yoshi for character meet-and-greets. Visitors can also look forward to unique birthday-themed food and merchandise. These festivities will continue until January 11, 2027, offering an extended period for guests to enjoy the special anniversary offerings.

Hideo Kojima

Amiibo's Evolving Role in the Switch 2 Era: A Critical Look at In-Game Unlocks

With the advent of the Switch 2, Nintendo's amiibo figures continue their unexpected journey, releasing at an astonishing rate. However, the true value of these collectibles is increasingly questioned due to the often underwhelming in-game rewards. This article explores the balance Nintendo attempts to strike between offering enticing bonuses and avoiding locking essential content behind extra purchases, highlighting current examples and future concerns for collectors and gamers alike.

Sid Meier

Mastering Azure Kelp Collection in Hytale: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide details how to efficiently locate and harvest azure kelp in Hytale, a crucial mid-tier resource for crafting advanced items like teleporters. It covers identification of kelp-rich areas through map analysis, focusing on dark blue circles indicating azure trees, and highlights the potential of oases in the Howling Sands zone as alternative collection spots. Players will learn the visual cues for kelp presence and the simple collection method, ensuring a smooth progression in their Hytale adventure.

Reiner Knizia

New World: Aeternum to Cease Operations in 2027

Amazon Game Studios has announced the impending shutdown of its fantasy MMO, New World: Aeternum, effective January 31, 2027. This decision follows a period of declining content updates, with the game's final major update released in October 2025. Players can continue to access the game until the official closure date, but in-game currency purchases will be halted by July 20, 2026.

Mark Rosewater

Hytale Teleporter Construction and Utilization Guide

This guide provides comprehensive instructions on constructing and deploying teleporters within the Hytale game world. It details the essential materials and procedural steps for crafting an Arcanist's Workbench, a prerequisite for teleporter creation. Furthermore, it outlines the resources required for teleporter assembly and explains how to establish a functional teleportation network to facilitate rapid travel across the expansive game map, enhancing player efficiency and safety.

Shigeru Miyamoto

Windows 11 File Explorer Dark Mode 'Flash Bang' Bug Finally Patched

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview build that fixes the infamous 'flash bang' bug in File Explorer's dark mode. Users previously experienced a jarring white flash when navigating between pages, a significant annoyance especially on larger, high-brightness monitors. This patch brings relief to users who have been dealing with this visual glitch. The update also highlights the ongoing balance between new features and bug fixes within the Windows Insider program.

Hideo Kojima

Arc Raiders: The Dilemma of Inventory Management in a Fast-Paced Game

Arc Raiders, a surprisingly popular extraction shooter, has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, but its inventory management system remains a point of frustration. The game's lead designer acknowledges this issue, stating that the development team is aware of the demand for improved loadout functionality to streamline the player experience.

Sid Meier

Unraveling the Mystery of The Burn in Star Trek's 32nd Century

The 32nd century in the Star Trek universe marks a significant downturn, with Starfleet Academy reopening after a century-long hiatus. This article delves into 'The Burn,' a cataclysmic event that crippled the United Federation of Planets and halted interstellar travel. It explores how warp drives function, the event's devastating impact on the Federation, and the surprising origin behind this galactic disaster, ultimately leading to the Federation's arduous path to reconstruction.

Sid Meier