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Star Birds Gets Lava Update, Mac Port and Controller Support
Toukana Interactive and kurzgesagt have released the "Lava & Logistics" update for their asteroid-mining game Star Birds, marking its final major content update before full release. The update introduces a new star system with lava pools, a Mac port, full controller support for Steam Deck compatibility, and an expanded Free Play Mode. Star Birds, which launched into Early Access in September 2025, is now available on PC and Mac.
How To Donate To The Museum In Paralives
This guide explains how to donate gems, mushrooms, and artifacts to the museum in the early game of Paralives. Players can find these items by exploring the environment, looking near rocks, roadsides, or in buried chests. Donations are made at a specific donation box located outside the museum's main entrance.
How To Use The Phone In Paralives
This guide explains how to use the phone in the life simulation game Paralives. Players need to select their Para and then choose the 'Use Phone' option. The phone can be used for various in-game activities such as calling emergency services, ordering cleaning, playing games, and browsing social media.
How To Move House In Paralives
This guide explains how to move house in the life simulation game Paralives. Players can zoom out to a town overview to either split their household or sell their current lot. New houses can then be found and purchased from the neighborhood overview.
Paralives Cheats And Console Commands For Free Money, Fixing Needs, And More
This guide details various cheats and console commands available in the life simulation game Paralives. It covers commands for obtaining free money, completing character wants, fixing needs, adjusting skills and age, manipulating time, and even triggering pregnancies. The article also lists debug commands, performance commands, and humorous easter egg cheats.
The Game Inspired by Lofi Girl Comes Full Circle with a Free Lofi Girl Update in Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Mooncube Games has released a free Lofi Girl Update for its game Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. The update allows players to embody the iconic Lofi Girl, introduces a new cat companion named Pocky, and adds Lofi Girl-themed customization items. This update aims to further enhance the game's focus on productivity and relaxation through lofi music and ambiance.
Crimson Desert Version 1.08 Update Adds Baby Wyverns, New Pond System, and More | Invision Game Community
The latest Crimson Desert Version 1.08 update introduces significant new content and improvements, including Baby Wyverns as pets and a new pond management system for fishing. The patch also brings a dedicated tool slot for equipment, major combat and traversal refinements, graphical upgrades like raytraced shadows for PC, and hundreds of bug fixes. This substantial update aims to enhance the overall player experience and lays the groundwork for future content.
Soothing Puzzle Game Walk The Frog Launches Today on Steam!
Walk The Frog, a narrative puzzle game developed by Walk The Frog Studio and published by Bright Gambit, has launched today on Steam for PC and Mac. The game features cozy sticky note puzzles, a heartfelt story about friendship, and a handcrafted visual style. It is available for $12.99 USD/EUR with a 25% launch discount.
City of Heroes Homecoming says it’s not abandoning Mac players, so stop panicking
The Homecoming team for City of Heroes has stated they have no plans to abandon Mac players, despite concerns arising from Apple's deprecation of Rosetta 2 support. While the future depends on Apple's actions, the developers are actively working on solutions to ensure continued Mac compatibility.
Noun Town Language Learning 1.0 Launch
Super Hyper Mega has launched Noun Town Language Learning version 1.0 on PC and Mac, exiting Early Access with an 87% positive rating on Steam. The game teaches vocabulary through exploration and NPC interaction, supporting 12 languages with a one-time purchase model. A free browser-based SRS practice tool and an education edition for schools are also available.
Tavern Timer: Transform Productivity Into a Cozy Decorating Adventure Now Available on PC & Mac
Tavern Timer, a productivity application that gamifies focus through tavern decoration, is now available on PC and Mac via Steam. The software allows users to earn in-game currency by completing real-world tasks using Pomodoro or custom timers, which can then be used to unlock over 200 decorations and hire five animal companions to manage a virtual tavern. It also features customizable music playlists and weather modes to enhance the focus environment.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.07.00 Adds New Boss Rematches, Unarmed Combat Skills, and Major Fixes | Invision Game
Pearl Abyss has released Patch 1.07.00 for Crimson Desert, introducing new features such as additional boss rematches and expanded unarmed combat skills for Damiane. The update also includes new mount options, quality-of-life improvements, and various bug fixes across combat, quests, and visuals. This patch is now available on PC and Mac via Steam, with a gradual rollout planned for other platforms.
IGF Award-Winner Perfect Tides: Station to Station Pulls Up to Nintendo Switch 1|2 today
The IGF Award-winning narrative adventure Perfect Tides: Station to Station is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Developed by Three Bees and creator Meredith Gran, the game follows Mara Whitefish's journey through her first year of college, focusing on relationships, authentic mid-2000s experiences, and writing assignments. The game also features PC and Mac versions available via Steam.
Interview: KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Devs Talk Inspiration Behind the Cozy Cooking Game
Developers Gian, Rakaputra Paputungan, and Bayu Nugroho discuss their cozy cooking game, KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, which is available on PC and Mac via Steam. They shared inspirations from Indonesian cuisine, anime like Mega Man Legends and Persona 5, and the challenges of blending fast-paced cooking with strategic gameplay in its "Meatball Brawls" mode. The team expressed surprise and happiness at the game's positive reception since its April launch.
Tennis Manager 26 launches today on PC, Mac and Mobile — a franchise first
Rebound has launched Tennis Manager 26 simultaneously on PC, Mac, and mobile, a first for the franchise. The new "MY PLAYER" mode allows players to create and manage their own professional tennis career, available on PC and as the sole mode on mobile. The PC version also features an updated interface and deeper gameplay mechanics.
BL Fandisc 'Hadaka Shitsuji: Spice and Sugar' Coming West in June 11
MangaGamer announced that the BL fandisc Hadaka Shitsuji: Spice and Sugar will be released on June 11, 2026 for PC, Mac, and Linux. Developed by MADA Labo, the game continues the story of the original Hadaka Shitsuji: Naked Butlers with new spicy content and sweet epilogues, featuring uncensored adult scenes with a mosaic toggle option.
IKARUS DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM
Magical Something and Tiny Dragon Games have released a demo for their upcoming game, IKARUS, on Steam and Itch.io. IKARUS combines arcade shoot 'em up action with rogue-like deck-building elements. The full game is scheduled for release this Summer on PC and Mac.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.06.00 Adds Special Mounts, Gear Extraction, Combat Upgrades and More | Invision Game
Crimson Desert has received a major update with Patch 1.06.00, introducing special mounts like wolves and bears, a gear extraction system to recover refinement materials, and significant combat improvements. The patch also includes visual upgrades, new customization options like weapon sheaths and a Night Tone Mode, and hundreds of bug fixes across PC and Mac platforms.
New Crimson Desert patch 1.06 adds special mounts and gear extraction
Crimson Desert has released patch 1.06.00, introducing special mount taming and a new gear extraction system. The update allows players to tame various animals as mounts and recover refinement materials from equipment. Numerous other improvements and bug fixes for combat, graphics, and UI are also included.
Perplexity opens up its Personal Computer AI assistant to all Mac users
Perplexity has made its Personal Computer AI assistant available to all Mac users, removing the previous requirement for a Max subscription. This expansion broadens access to the AI tool for a wider audience on the macOS platform.