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Where to Find and Catch Amber Moray in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the rare Amber Moray fish in Palia, which is crucial for leveling up the Fishing Guild and unlocking new crafting recipes. The Amber Moray can be found in the Royal Highlands Rivers at night and requires Glow Worm Bait to catch. It is used for crafting, completing quests, and can be sold for Gold.
tinyBuild announces multiplayer crafting zombie survival game Last Harbor
tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, a new open-world, multiplayer zombie survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Players will live on their boats, upgrading them as a mobile base while venturing ashore for resources and encountering other players. The game is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with no release date announced yet.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Where to Find and Catch Ragdoll Sturgeon in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Ragdoll Sturgeon in Palia. Players can locate this uncommon fish in the Royal Highlands Rivers, specifically in the Kestra River or Amber Lake, at any time. Using Worm Bait is mandatory for catching it, and players can break Amber on fishing spots for additional loot. The Ragdoll Sturgeon can be used for crafting, sold for Gold, gifted to villagers, or used in cooking.
Review: Smalland: Survive the Wilds (Switch 2)
Smalland: Survive the Wilds is a survival game where players help tiny creatures colonize a hostile world. The game focuses on crafting, base building, and exploration, with combat being a secondary but challenging element. While the exploration is rewarding and the game looks good on the Nintendo Switch, the narrative is weak, and the co-op experience is hindered by server limitations, making it primarily a single-player journey.
Review: Smalland: Survive the Wilds (Switch 2)
Smalland: Survive the Wilds tasks players with helping a race of tiny creatures called Smallfolk navigate life on a hostile planet by gathering, crafting, and building bases. While the game excels in its exploration and core survival mechanics on the Nintendo Switch, it suffers from a lack of compelling narrative and limitations in its co-op functionality, making it primarily a single-player experience.
Howl’s Moving Castle-inspired game REKA hits full release in August
The open-world crafting game REKA, inspired by Howl's Moving Castle, will launch its full release on August 18th for PC. Developed by Emberstorm Entertainment and published by Fireshine Games, the game allows players to embody a witch, brew potions, cast spells, and build a mobile, walking cottage. REKA has been available in early access on Steam with positive initial reviews.
How to craft any materials in Disney Dreamlight Valley
This guide explains how to craft various materials within the game Disney Dreamlight Valley. It covers the crafting mechanics available to players.
For the first time in its 25-year history, Runescape comes to PlayStation 5 this year with survival game RuneScape Dragonwilds
Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be the first RuneScape title to launch on consoles, arriving on PlayStation 5 in Fall 2026 and available via PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. This marks a significant expansion for the 25-year-old franchise, bringing its survival crafting elements to a new audience. The game has already sold over 1 million units in Steam Early Access.
SynSophia Game Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop Leaves Japan
SynSophia's dress-up game, originally titled Magical Craft: Neko to Maho no Dress in Japan, will be released worldwide as Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop by Imagineer. The game is set to launch digitally and physically on the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2026. Players will explore, gather resources, and craft dresses and items in a magical world.
Announce Trailer: Craftiny - Open your handmade creations shop
Craftiny is a cozy management game developed by Misstic Studio where players build a business creating handmade items. Starting with a printer, players can customize creations, upgrade their workshop, fulfill villager requests, and follow trends to grow their shop. The game features a gentle pace and a warm atmosphere, accompanied by a creature named Misstic.
Tale of Dark Lands – A Classic Fantasy Adventure
Tale of Dark Lands, a low-poly action RPG developed by Satur Entertainment and published by Sometimes You, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £8.39. The game features classic fantasy storytelling, character progression, crafting systems, and monster slaying.
Where to get Creature Enamel in Subnautica 2
Creature Enamel is a readily available crafting material in Subnautica 2. Players can easily find this item while exploring the game's environments.
Don Your Flower Crown - Twinkleby’s Midsummer Update Is here from June 1st to June 30th
Might & Delight has launched a limited-time Midsummer update for their decorating game Twinkleby, running from June 1st to June 30th. The update introduces a new Midsummer item set, a rare Neighbour named Benny, and a 40% sale on PC via Steam until June 11th. Players can collect seasonal decorations that will remain until next year's event.
Subnautica 2 early access review – underwater survival sequel
Subnautica 2 has entered early access, offering a deep-sea survival and exploration experience true to its predecessors. Despite development turmoil involving publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds, the sequel features a playful sense of humor, new mechanics like DNA upgrades, and improved technical performance, especially on Xbox Series X. The game also introduces four-player co-op and an intriguing mystery surrounding a vanished human population.
Palia: How to Make Rice ‘n Beans
This guide explains how to obtain and craft the Rice 'n Beans dish in Palia. The recipe is unlocked during the 'Flames of Ambition' quest and requires a campfire and specific ingredients like rice, batterfly beans, and spicy pepper. The dish provides a significant Focus boost and can be sold for gold.
Where to Find and Catch Phoenix Moth in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the rare Phoenix Moth in Palia. The Phoenix Moth spawns in several locations within the Royal Highlands region, with the Royal Hunting Grounds being a prime spot. Players can use Smoke Bombs to stun the moth before catching it, and it serves as a crafting ingredient or can be sold for gold.
Where to Find and Catch Copper Sturgeon in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the rare Copper Sturgeon in Palia. Players can locate this fish in the Royal Highlands Rivers, specifically in the Kestra River or Amber Lake, at any time. Catching the Copper Sturgeon requires Worm Bait and specific reeling techniques, and it can be used for crafting, selling for gold, gifting, or cooking.
Under a Rock showcases animal taming in new gameplay
Publisher Gameforge and developer Nordic Trolls have released new gameplay footage for their upcoming survival/crafting game, Under a Rock, highlighting the animal taming and companion systems. Players can tame wild creatures for resources and raise companions from eggs for combat and utility. The game is set to release on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Recension – Core Keeper
Core Keeper is an indie game that blends elements of Minecraft and Stardew Valley, offering a vast amount of content and encouraging player-driven exploration and creativity. The game does not hold the player's hand, requiring them to experiment and discover mechanics, which is a core strength for those who enjoy figuring things out independently. Despite its potential to feel overwhelming, the game's charm, music, and emphasis on discovery make it a compelling experience for players who like to forge their own adventures.