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Minecraft has finally revealed the name of its baby mob update, and I honestly didn't think it could get any cuter…
Mojang has announced that the upcoming "baby mob update" for Minecraft will be officially named the Tiny Takeover drop. While a specific release date has not been provided, it is expected to launch in spring 2026. The update will include visual overhauls for 33 baby mobs, new craftable items like name tags and golden dandelions, unique spawn eggs for baby mobs, and a new note block called the trumpet.
Wildgate overhauls its progression system, introduces perks, and adds a new ship in latest update
The PvPvE extraction shooter Wildgate has received a significant update overhauling its progression system with the introduction of starlogs, which offer new weapons, equipment, and a perks system for enhanced character customization. The patch also adds a new battle scout ship, "micro" points of interest, and various balance adjustments.
The Daily Grind: What would your MMORPG have to do to double its playerbase?
This article discusses what an MMORPG would need to do to double its player base, using Overwatch 2's recent comeback as a point of comparison. It highlights the impact of new heroes, story content, and even cute cosmetic additions like a cat with a jetpack on player numbers.
RuneScape releases its big combat overhaul and maps out update plans for the month of March
RuneScape has released a major combat modernization update for its magic, melee, and ranged skills, aiming for a more intuitive player experience. Jagex has also outlined its update roadmap for March, including changes to dailies and the introduction of the Havenhythe region.
Ship of Heroes still has almost no players, but it’s had two updates in 2026 so far
Despite having very few players, the indie MMORPG Ship of Heroes has received two updates in early 2026, adding features like badges, crafting improvements, and balance tweaks. The game continues to struggle with player count on Steam, with less than 10 concurrent players since October, and its unofficial Discord server has been deleted.
RuneScape’s Road to Restoration Brings the Combat Modernisation Update This Month
Jagex has released the Combat Modernisation update for RuneScape, overhauling its melee, ranged, and magic combat styles based on community feedback from beta periods. This update is part of the larger 'Road to Restoration' initiative for the game's 25th anniversary, which also includes recent user interface and early game rebalancing updates, with further changes to daily activities and player avatar visuals planned.
Bungie lays out the plan for Marathon seasons: updates will be free for everyone, and the game will feel "meaningfully different" as seasons progress
Bungie has detailed the seasonal content plan for its upcoming game Marathon, which launches on March 5th. Seasons will be free for all players, last approximately three months, and introduce meaningful changes to the game. Season 1 will include a new zone called Cryo Archive, a ranked mode, new events, and a new weapon, with further narrative content and features planned for subsequent seasons.
This Week's Patch Notes: Battlefield 2042 Updates
A recent patch for Battlefield 2042 focuses on general updates and bug fixes to improve overall playability and stability. While not introducing groundbreaking content, the patch aims to address minor issues and ensure smoother gameplay for players. Future updates for Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends are hinted at, potentially bringing more significant changes.
Highguard lever – har fått nytt innehåll
Despite receiving a content update and promises of a new patch, the game Highguard has not seen an increase in its player base since its January launch. The game's website, which had previously shut down, is now back online. Highguard initially garnered attention as the closing title of The Game Awards, but has since received low user ratings and experienced a significant drop in concurrent players from its launch day peak.
Black Desert celebrates its anniversaries on PC and console, preps O’dyllita for mobile March 3
Black Desert is celebrating multiple anniversaries across its PC and console versions with various in-game events, login rewards, and special item exchanges. Black Desert Mobile is also preparing for the O'dyllita region update on March 3rd, which will introduce new monster zones and accessories.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Prospecting Update Guide
This guide details the numerous updates for the Roblox game Prospecting, covering changes from late November 2023 to late February 2024. Updates include new areas, mechanics like Totem Stacking and Modifier Lock, new NPCs, equipment, events, and various rebalances and bug fixes.
Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Update Guide
This guide details the updates for the Roblox game Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly, focusing on both upcoming changes and previously released content. Recent updates include new customers, weather systems, anomalies, and a phone mechanic, with future updates planned to add more customers and a 'game changing' mechanic.
Garden Horizons Update Guide
This guide details the upcoming and recently released updates for the game Garden Horizons. It covers new content such as seeds, tools, NPCs, and features like planting animations and sprinkler methods, alongside numerous bug fixes and improvements implemented across various patch versions.
An inaccessible zone in World of Warcraft: Midnight has players convinced it's a clue for the next update
Players have discovered an inaccessible island named Atal'Utek in World of Warcraft: Midnight, leading to speculation that it is a clue for an upcoming update. The island is protected by a debuff called "Coiling Suffocation," and lore connections to the serpent goddess Ula-Tek suggest it may be the location of a new raid in patch 12.1.
Highguard's new Raid Rush mode nips the looting phase in the bud, and it could be enough to turn its fortunes around
Wildlight Entertainment has introduced a new 'Raid Rush' mode to its multiplayer shooter Highguard, aiming to improve player retention by removing the looting phase. The update also includes weapon balance adjustments and a reduction in the Reviver Amulet's effectiveness. Legacy 3v3 modes have been disabled to consolidate the player base into the new 5v5 mode.
Stardew Valley is celebrating being one third the age of Pokémon with a video looking at its highly anticipated next update
Stardew Valley is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a video retrospective and a reveal of new content for its upcoming 1.7 update. Developer Eric Barone will showcase old footage, discuss past updates, and introduce two new marriage candidates. Work on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, is also progressing productively.
Action RPG Grim Dawn is getting a 5.5 km² expansion, a free update and shapeshifting to mark its 10th birthday
Crate Entertainment is celebrating Grim Dawn's 10th anniversary with a new expansion, Fangs of Asterkarn, and a free update. The expansion adds 5.5 square kilometers of new content, including bosses, unique items, and a 10th mastery, significantly increasing the base game's size. The free update will introduce a scalable UI and a revised stash system with dedicated crafting pages.
Grim Dawn celebrates 10 years - set for a big free upgrade with a modern scaleable UI and an expansion
Grim Dawn is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major update and the upcoming expansion Fangs of Asterkarn. The update will introduce a modern, scalable UI to improve compatibility with various screen sizes like the Steam Deck, alongside an overhauled stash system. The Fangs of Asterkarn expansion is described as significantly larger than previous expansions, featuring numerous new bosses and items.
Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Brings Firefly & Comet ARCs — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Shrouded Sky update for Arc Raiders introduces new enemy types, the flying Firefly ARC and the exploding Comet ARC, alongside a map update for Dam Battlegrounds with a Controlled Access Zone. This update also launches the game's second Expedition, offering permanent bonuses for players who reset their accounts, and adds a new free raider deck called The Surgeon.
