Minecraft Java Edition Now Recommends 16GB RAM Ahead of Vulkan Shift
Mojang has raised Minecraft Java Edition’s minimum and recommended PC requirements, including 16GB RAM and Vulkan 1.3 graphics for its new performance targets.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Reveals Bastion and Evolved Mode
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold arrives in January 2027 with the Bastion tank, Reborn and Evolved combat modes, level 110 and the icebound Fourth.
007 First Light Update 1.1.0 Adds Two TacSim Missions and Fixes Over 200 Issues
007 First Light Update 1.1.0 adds two TacSim Escalations, three weapons, a new outfit, and fixes for more than 200 reported issues.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September 29 as Songs of the Past Reveals Letten
The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29, while Songs of the Past reveals Letten, Nintendo Switch 2 support and new combat options for 2027.
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Adds Cachette, Inflation and Footstep Changes
Modern Warfare 4 beta adds Cachette, Inflation, quieter footsteps and map voting; Infinity Ward is also tracking Kill Block and lethal-related FPS issues.
Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 4 Switches to SDL3 and Prefers Wayland on Linux
Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 4 replaces GLFW with SDL3, prefers native Wayland on Linux, changes fullscreen behavior, and expands data-pack tools.
GTA 6 Preorders Reached an Estimated $260 Million in First Week
Newzoo estimates GTA 6 generated about $260 million in global first-week preorders, while its $3.25 billion to $5.2 billion launch-week range remains a forecast.
Forza Horizon 6 Resets Rivals Leaderboards After Exploit Fixes
Forza Horizon 6 has reset all Rivals leaderboards after exploit fixes. Legitimate records were removed, but earned Collection Journal rewards remain unlocked.
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Permanent Price Cut and New Gold Edition
Monster Hunter Wilds receives a permanent price reduction on August 4, alongside a new Gold Edition and reorganized cosmetic DLC bundles.