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For decades the idea of gaming on a Mac has been seen as a joke by "hardcore" gamers,but that wasn't always the case, and maybe in the near future the Mac's gaming credentials will return.

The creators of one of 2024's biggest games, Palworld, have shared a promising update on the future of the viral hit. Fans are likely to be excited at the prospects of the content roadmap teased for Palworld by developer Pocketpair.

Palworld has finally added partial condensing as part of its most recent adjustments, and players are loving the change. After much anticipation, Palworld received update v0.2.0.6, which added its first Raid Boss and a new Pal, Bellanoir, to the open-world survival game. Along with the new content, Palworld has made several interface adjustments, balancing, and bug fixes, and added a quality-of-life change to one of its core mechanics.

Following the release of Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, a number of new players have jumped into the indie title, including one unfortunate player who learned a hard lesson about their 137 casks needing to be placed in a cellar to be usable. While there are a number of helpful guides for Stardew Valley, fans often find themselves running into common issues spurred on by poor planning.

A Starfield player online has created an awesome ship build, giving their ship a pirate-themed makeover. The creativity of the Starfield community seems to know no bounds when it comes to building interesting ships in the game.

A clever Dragon’s Dogma 2 player has released a mod that helps make recognizing the Dragonsplague much easier. Dragonsplague has proven to be one of the most controversial mechanics in Dragon’s Dogma 2, and players are doing what they can to make it a little less frustrating.

Hunter players in World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery can obtain a special item that lets them tame Core Hounds in Phase 3. Though fans could tame these fiery beasts in retail World of Warcraft for a while, this is the first time Hunters have been able to get one in Classic Era.

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Phase 3 opened the gates of Blackrock Depths, but only half of the massive dungeon is available for players to complete right now. However, some of the bosses from the latter part of the sprawling World of Warcraft dungeon can be found relaxing in the tavern within the instance.

A newly discovered bug in Palworld is allowing players to place several different items within their in-game Egg Incubators, including precious resources like Pal Souls. The breakout hit monster-catching game from developer Pocket Pair offers plenty of things to do within its in-game world, between capturing new Pals and building up their bases. Palworld's in-game bases offer multiple structures to allow players to generate in-game resources, even including new Pals through the Ranch and Egg Incubators. Now, one fan has found an unusual glitch with the Egg Incubators.

A Helldivers 2 player has shown an awesome method that others can use on certain maps to bring down larger enemies. Although Helldivers 2 gives players plenty of ways to defeat the Terminids and Automatons, this technique is done without firing a single shot.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail confirms a major nerf for upcoming five-star character Boothill, expected to release during the game's Version 2.2 update. The launch of the game's newest world of Penacony has introduced a wealth of new and upcoming characters to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG, featuring plenty of cast members within the world's Trailblaze Mission. Version 2.0 saw the debut of three new characters, while the recent launch of Version 2.1 brought the highly-anticipated launch of Acheron within Honkai: Star Rail. Now, Boothill is one of the next characters planned for the game.

Roblox developer Roblox Studio has released an official statement responding to previous allegations of the company using child labor with connection to its user-created games. Since its debut in 2006, the sandbox game platform has become one of the most popular games within the online space. Alongside the wealth of games available through the platform, the game offers a variety of creation tools allowing users to code and develop their own games, with larger games able to monetize their Roblox creations. Now, the developer is responding to some serious accusations.

Helldivers 2 players discover an easy and quick way to put out flames, countering the recent update that makes fire damage even deadlier than before. One of the appealing elements about Arrowhead Game Studios' latest hit, Helldivers 2, is the dynamic nature of the third-person shooter, as it constantly evolves over time both in content and features. The game itself allows for player expression and creativity, leading to plenty of funny or impressive clips online, though constant updates from the studio make sure that the experience continues to feel fresh.

A recently debuted SimCity 4 mod adds a fully functional 3D camera to the game, thus giving it a whole new look. This add-on is yet another example illustrating how SimCity 4 continues to attract both player and modder interest more than 21 years following its launch.

According to the latest rumors, Gears of War 6 could potentially be «the moment» for Xbox Series X in the same way that the original Gears of War was «the moment» on Xbox 360. With Gears 5 ending on a cliffhanger and the franchise remaining one of the biggest Xbox console exclusive franchises in existence, the announcement of Gears of War 6 is a matter of when, not if. While it remains to be seen exactly when Microsoft will pull the curtain back on Gears of War 6, anticipation has been ramping up for a potential reveal this summer.

A fan-made Honkai: Star Rail chart ranks characters based on their overall performance in the Pure Fiction mode. Honkai: Star Rail's Pure Fiction, having met with a mixed reception, received an update in version 2.1 to fix several issues and introduce new enemies to its roster. From what players have said, the latest version of the mode is now a bit harder to complete.

With the world shifting from physical to digital game media, it would be nice if everyone could agree on how refunds work. Unfortunately while some companies are leading the charge in consumer friendliness, others seem to be more than a little behind the times.

One Dragon's Dogma 2 player has found a clever trick to handle wolves that can sometimes be very frustrating to deal with. Wolves in Dragon's Dogma 2 are greedy animals often found roaming in the woods. They move faster than many other enemies, hunt in packs, and lunge at players to bite them. Like Goblins and Ogres, these regular mobs are weak against fire elemental attacks.

A new mod for Starfield allows players to craft their own ammunition, a feature that was strangely omitted from the RPG's otherwise deep crafting system. Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield, launched in September 2023 to solid reception, with the game's ship and outpost building features serving as the main source of creativity for clever fans over the months since release.

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery’s new Nightmare Incursions PvE event uses some old assets from the game’s original Emerald Dream zone idea. After nearly two decades, these old World of Warcraft items are finally getting the chance to see the light of day in Classic Season of Discovery Phase 3.

World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 3’s new Sunken Temple raid is extremely challenging, having walled players with its difficulty far longer than any other in Classic history. For the first time in World of Warcraft, a Classic raid hasn’t been conquered in a matter of hours, making the Sunken Temple one of the hardest raids in it to date.

Helldivers 2 players have expressed their disapproval over a recent change that buffed incoming fire damage, which can often lead to quick and frustrating deaths. The damage adjustment came as part of a recent Helldivers 2 patch that introduced an assortment of changes.

Two newPalworld updates fix issues involving eggs and server issues following the release of the version 0.2.0.6 update on April 4. While in early access, Palworld is expected to receive many more updates in the near future to fix any lingering technical problems and introduce brand-new content, such as raid bosses and other end-game activities.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is reportedly set to bring popular DC villain Deathstroke in its Season 4 update. If the leaks are true, the deadly assassin's arrival in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will mark his first appearance in the Arkhamverse since featuring in 2015's Batman Arkham Knight.

Gaming analyst Michael Pachter believes that Xbox Game Pass will reach over 200 million subscribers in the next 10 years. Pachter also highlighted what he says is a common misconception regarding Xbox Game Pass' current subscriber numbers.

Darkest Dungeon has been blowing up on Steam since early April. Its massive popularity spike arrived more than eight years following Darkest Dungeon's debut.

Helldivers 2's anti-cheat software accidentally added another barrier to entry for disabled gamers. Some individuals with disabilities use special tools or programs to improve their gaming experience. However, as anti-cheat software evolves and tightens restrictions on third-party systems, some gamers with disabilities may find it difficult to enjoy certain games. Such is the case with Helldivers 2.

One Helldivers 2 player has discovered a clever trick to dispatch hordes of Automaton enemies with the HMG emplacement. Helldivers 2 is known for its chaotic and intense combat, which requires players to use meta builds and work in sync with allies to emerge victorious. On higher difficulties, the game can sometimes be very stressful due to the increased number of tactical objectives and enemies.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake may end up being a day-one release on Xbox consoles. That possibility has been suggested by a newly emerged rumor from a reputable industry insider who offered some new insights into Sony's current views on the KOTOR reimagining project.

Fans of Dragon's Dogma 2 can now purchase official apparel based on the recently released fantasy title on Amazon. Developer and publisher Capcom also offers merchandise for its other franchises like Monster Hunter,Resident Evil, and Street Fighter through the online retail giant.

The stereotype of PC gaming is a huge desktop tower filled with rainbow lights and spinning fans, while water gurgles through pipes. However, the reality is much more modest, and most people don't even need a big rig PC to play.

As someone born on the south side of hand dominance, gaming on a PC was always a bit frustrating, since keyboards and mice were rarely made with lefties in mind. Luckily, I have developed a few habits over the years that make it much more approachable.

Despite only releasing a few days ago, cooperative multiplayer horror game Content Warning has a new update. The development team at Landfall added several new Content Warning features that players will find useful as they attempt to record spooky occurrences as a team.

World of Warcraft Classic just shared a short video previewing the Sunken Temple raid in Season of Discovery Phase 3. This 20-player version of the infamous World of Warcraft dungeon is available in Season of Discovery Phase 3 right now.

AValheim player has shared a video with the community, showcasing their large base built in the Meadows biome. The base tour reveals the intricate structures and designs that highlight the player's creativity and skill with Valheim's building mechanics.

According to a recent leak, the maximum level of Honkai: Star Rail's Clockie Statue will be increased in version 2.2, which means players will get even more Stellar Jade rewards. Leaks regarding Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 have surfaced weeks before its release, providing fans with a glimpse into the upcoming content. Recently, one revealed all the details about the Harmony Trailblazer, while another hinted at the addition of new interactive events.

Alongside the release of Palworld version 0.2.0.6, developer Pocket Pair said that the new update introduced a bug that prevented Pal eggs from being placed inside an incubator. However, Pocket Pair added that Palworld players could resolve the issue by rebuilding and replacing all the incubators on their bases, and apologized for the bug.

World of Warcraft just buffed the drop chance for the Noble Flying Carpet mount from the Noblegarden event. From now until the event ends on April 8, fans have a better chance of looting this rare World of Warcraft mount, with an even higher chance on the first kill of the day.

Loyal Super Earth patriots should mark their calendars for April 11, as a new Premium Warbond is set to be deployed in Helldivers 2 on that date. Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s sci-fi co-op shooter has been a breakout hit since dropping into battle in February, with a growing legion of Helldivers 2 players enlisting to challenge Cyborgs and insectoid Terminids across the universe in the name of the Super Earth democracy. Helldivers 2 quickly became one of the most-played titles on Steam less than a day after its launch, and its developers are continuing to support the game with several updates.

Rockstar Games has published a new set of community guidelines for Grand Theft Auto Online that aims to combat griefing and cheating while encouraging positive interactions between players. Grand Theft Auto Online users often encountered problems when interacting with the more toxic portions of its community.

Sony could reveal the existence of Ghost of Tsushima 2 at a State of Play or PlayStation Showcase event soon, according to recent rumors. While the sequel of Ghost of Tsushima is still unconfirmed, some rumors indicate that it may be in the pipeline.

Multiple insiders have claimed that Gears of War 6 is set to be revealed this summer, although it might be a while until the game is actually released. With the franchise almost five years removed from its previous entry, fans have grown increasingly eager to hear any news regarding the next Gears of War title.

A group of Helldivers 2 players threatened to teamkill anyone who donned a cape commemorating the liberation of Malevelon Creek. The planet, which garnered a notorious reputation in the early weeks following Helldivers 2's release for its dense forests and armies of invading robotic soldiers, was reconquered after it was initially lost to the Automatons in February.

Tameem Antoniades, a co-founder of Xbox's Ninja Theory studio and writer and director of the imminent Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, has left the developer. As the first ever Xbox Series X game to be revealed, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was announced alongside the unveiling of the Series X at the 2019 Game Awards and is the direct sequel of 2017's hit cinematic adventure game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

In a surprising turn of events, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is coming to PC, over eight years after the game was first released. Galaxy of Heroes was first released for mobile devices in late 2015 when the hype around Star Wars was enormous thanks to The Force Awakens, and at last, it's coming to a new platform.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be capped at 30 FPS and will not have a Performance Mode available on Xbox Series X/S. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited Xbox games, and this news could potentially be a letdown for fans who want more options when playing on the console.

The Epic Games Store free game for April 11 is Ghostrunner. Epic Games Store users are treated to new free games on a weekly basis, with the offerings rotating every Thursday at 10:00am CT. The Epic Games Store didn't break from this established pattern with the latest free game offerings, with users able to claim two new freebies right now.

Amazon Prime Gaming’s slate of free games for April 2024 has just been revealed. As a bonus to those who subscribe to Amazon Prime, gamers can download and keep at least one free PC title a week, and they are allowed to hold onto these games even if they cancel their subscription later. There are also Prime-exclusive in-game challenges, and subscribers can also enjoy cloud-based gaming courtesy of Amazon Luna.

Game Rant is giving away 500 closed beta keys for Ascendant, a new squad-based tactical FPS that describes itself as the world's first «adaption» shooter. Ascendant has turned heads since its initial reveal, and developer PlayFusion is going all-out to deliver an over-the-top experience that should provide something genuinely unique in the crowded FPS landscape.

The PC port of Horizon Forbidden West received another substantial update on April 4, its second such post-release patch. Identified by version number 1.1.47.0, the update resolves some annoying issues and improves Horizon Forbidden West's widescreen monitor support, among other novelties.

All the materials Honkai: Star Rail players will need to upgrade the Harmony Trailblazer have leaked online. Since the release of the Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 beta, there has been no shortage of leaks to be excited about. These leaks have revealed what might be planned for the upcoming update, providing players with valuable information on new characters and other content.

Palworld update 0.2.0.6 is now available for download. This patch introduces the game's very first raid boss, Bellanoir, in addition to expanding Palworld with dozens of other features and improvements, including some much-needed anti-cheat measures.

Maxis, the studio responsible for The Sims 4, has unveiled a new update focused on expanding the game's content by providing additional hair customization options for Black characters. With an emphasis on inclusivity and authentic representation, this update introduces a variety of color combinations across two hairstyles, offering players a broader range of options for self-expression in The Sims 4's virtual world.

Recent Honkai: Star Rail leaks have revealed that a popular character named March 7th might receive a new form in the coming months. Developer HoYoverse keeps updating the pool of playable characters, now surpassing 40 unique units, with Acheron as the latest addition.

Some Dragon’s Dogma 2 players have recently been complaining that almost all the best gear in the game is only available in shops, and not found in the wild. While the exploration in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is often praised as one of its best qualities, these gamers are concerned that this detail is detrimental to their experience.

Helldivers 2 players are currently enjoying the Ballistic Shield, which received several buffs in the recent update. The Ballistic Shield in Helldivers 2, as its name implies, is a defense gear that protects the wielder from incoming attacks. This stratagem blocks regular laser shots from the front, but it's unable to withstand many explosive attacks. Players can unlock the Ballistic Shield with 6,000 Requisition Slips after reaching level 12.

A Drake’s Big Basket of Eggs, a World of Warcraft toy added to Noblegarden last year, now works with Dracthyr, allowing the characters to carry the basket in their mouths just like their Dragonriding mounts. This hilarious and adorable interaction was made possible thanks to changes to the Dracthyr Soar racial ability in a previous World of Warcraft patch.

The new Duck Disguiser toy added to the Noblegarden event in World of Warcraft takes six years to get all of its color variations. This bizarre unlock process is not account-wide, causing no small amount of frustration among World of Warcraft players.

A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 dataminer has found evidence of a new playlist coming soon that revolves around parkour, according to leaked footage and an in-game description. The evidence was found shortly after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 released its newest major update.

AMD continues to offer PC builders more choices for various budgets, as sources discovered that the tech giant lowered the price of its current flagship graphics card, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, to $899. The price cut of the AMD card was discovered on Newegg, but some Radeon RX 7900 XTX quantities remained in back order at the time of writing.

A new game has been added to the mix as Pathless Woods launched into early access to multiple positive reviews. The game is touted as a mix of survival game Valheim and farming life sim Stardew Valley. Players can link up with friends in co-op mode to make surviving easier, or play solo to explore the game at their own pace.

An ingenious Palworld player has recently created a school using the game’s extensive base-building systems. Since its early access release back in January, Palworld has been a huge hit, reaching over 25 million players, and base-building is among the most popular elements of the game.

Update 0.1.3 brings multiple bug fixes to Nightingale, but the biggest change is dying will no longer create a death chest. The mechanic has been utilized throughout a number of survival games, but the player community found it tedious, and sometimes impossible, to collect the dropped items after reviving. Looking to set Nightingale apart from others in the genre, a new mechanic has taken the place of death chests.

Helldivers 2 is honoring fallen players during the battle for Malevelon Creek by issuing free capes to all players and marking April 3 as a special in-game holiday. After launching in February, Helldivers 2 has become a massive success for both Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios, knocking over many sales milestones and achieving player population numbers despite numerous issues through the first few weeks of the game's release. While the game offers plenty of emergent and dynamic moments through gameplay, part of the appeal is the constant flow of content and activities, which keeps the game feeling fresh.

Eight years after it was first released, Stardew Valley is currently the most-played game on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck has plenty of incredible titles available for playing on the go, but right now, Stardew Valley has become gamers' top choice once again.

The latest update for Helldivers 2 has sneakily added new enemies, including four-legged colossal machines. Recently, Helldivers 2 released its second major update, bringing several gameplay modifiers and bumping up the level cap from 50 to 150. The top-down shooter game has introduced balance changes, including the SG-8S Slugger shotgun nerf, which has sparked debate among players.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a lot of details about one of the upcoming five-star characters, Robin. The game's official social media accounts have previously released Robin's official splash art and description, which is HoYoverse's way of introducing new characters for the upcoming update, Version 2.2.

The main story quest of New World is set to wrap up with the recent release of Season 5. The New World story has been on pause for many months, but Season 5 is set to conclude the narrative, potentially setting the stage for a new one.

A Sims 2 fan and gamer recently received their mom's old gaming PC, and discovered that she had tons of custom content and an unusual family addition to her played household. The player's Sims 2 discovery is igniting nostalgia among fellow fans and may even help to recover custom content that's been long gone from the internet.

Helldivers 2 developers have shadow-dropped an interesting feature for the Quasar Cannon as part of their recent update. The Helldivers 2 patch 01.000.200 was released on April 2nd and it made some significant changes to meta, alongside adding some new planetary hazards.

Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with recent changes to the Slugger weapon brought about by the game's latest update. The new Helldivers 2 patch brought some new features and balancing changes to the game's growing arsenal of weapons, once again shifting the debate over which tools are the best.

The next PlayStation Showcase broadcast could be happening in May 2024 with news about Konami's Silent Hill 2 remake, according to one reputable insider. If the rumor is true, PlayStation fans can expect more details about upcoming PS5 titles at the Showcase as well.

Another player has ended up with a giant Pal in Palworld, specifically an enormous Anubis. One of the series' iconic Pals, the creature in question isn't an Alpha or Lucky Pal. The cause of its giant stature is a mystery, most likely caused by a random glitch in Palworld.

A new mod allows up to six players to play and battle side by side in Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Co-op is now available in Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon thanks to a dedicated modder, who has also worked on other FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring. The new mod focuses on teamwork and co-op gameplay, but also introduces some seriously troubling challenges evocative of past FromSoftware games.

World of Warcraft is open to bringing back Plunderstorm in the future, either as a direct repeat, or with new twists. According to Blizzard, the future of the popular new World of Warcraft game mode will rely on what fans want from it.

Partially thanks to being free for a limited time, horror game Content Warning has blown up on Steam. Steam has an immense catalog of games, and some indie hits sometimes stand out from the rest, as Content Warning is now.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals how many chests players will collect in the upcoming Penacony zones. Honkai: Star Rail is currently in version 2.1, which offers two event banners, Words of Yore and Laic Pursuit, that promote Acheron, Luocha, Gallagher, and some other limited characters. The space RPG by HoYoverse runs interactive events, including Tides of War and Vignettes in a Cup; players can now participate in and get bountiful rewards.

Hi-Fi Rush was recently released on PlayStation 5, where an analysis identified the game to be running slightly better than on Xbox. Despite being a first-party Xbox title, Hi-Fi Rush continues a trend of such releases either performing worse or lacking features on Xbox Series X when compared to the PS5 launch.

Though Season of Discovery Phase 3 in World of Warcraft Classic is not scheduled to launch until April 4, some players pointed out that one of the update's main features, dual talent specialization, was secretly added early into the game. But at the time of writing, the new World of Warcraft Classic feature is reportedly buggy, so players may want to hold off on unlocking dual-spec until Phase 3 is released.

TinyBuild Games picked the one day when people question information on the Internet to announce its new game, Duckside,and its upcoming Closed Beta. Announced on April Fool's Day, it's an addition to the survival genre. Instead of playing as a humanoid character looking to stay alive in the wilderness, players are ducks wearing hats. This spawned rumors that Duckside was a joke to celebrate the holiday.