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Weekly News Digest #146 – April 21st, 2023

Posted: Apr 21, 2023 in Company News

mc head By Kevin Lott

Minecraft

Hello and good evening everybody! It’s about that time of the week. All your awesome gaming and server hosting news is bundled up into this half-decent blog! How about we get started with the Minecraft news?

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The latest Beta Preview 1.20.0.21 introduces several changes. Nothing too fancy, but enough to report on. First and foremost, players can now expect improved performance and stability, with numerous bug fixes and optimizations implemented. This includes fixes to crashes, rendering issues, and gameplay glitches, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience. In addition to performance improvements, the update also introduces several new features. The update also introduces new ambient sounds, enhancing the immersive nature of the game and adding depth to the overall gameplay experience.

The update also brings changes to the gameplay mechanics. For instance, there are updates to the generation of caves and mountains, including new cave biomes and improved cave generation algorithms. Players can also now find and use bundles in shipwrecks, adding a new element to exploration and survival gameplay. Besides all that, bug fixes and tweaks make up the remainder of the preview update.

Team News

I’m so happy! What a week to be alive!

Moran – Moran is good, checking out what AI can do. He agrees with me that it’s getting kinda crazy. Soon, I’ll be out of a job!

Matt – Matt hasn’t checked out the recent DnD playtest. What are you doing, man? Gotta get on that!

Dave – I’ve been playing the most recent playtest for Dark and Darker

Valheim

The developers of the popular game Valheim have announced new features that will be added to the game. Among them are customizable difficulty modifiers and a creative mode. The difficulty modifiers will allow players to adjust various aspects of the game, such as enemy health, damage, and AI behavior, to create a personalized challenge. This will enable players to tailor the game to their preferred level of difficulty, making it more accessible for beginners or more challenging for veterans. The creative mode will allow players to build structures without the constraints of resource gathering or survival mechanics.

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The developers have also shared that they are working on new content for the game, including new biomes and bosses. They have stated they want to continue adding new content to the game to keep players engaged and interested. Additionally, they are looking into adding more multiplayer options to the game to make it easier for players to connect and play together. Valheim has been a huge success since its release, and although it may feel like it has fallen off the map in the relative gaming industry, it’s only improving with every update!

Conclusion

That’s the news! Both Minecraft and Valheim are receiving updates that will improve the gaming experience for players. The latest beta preview for Minecraft introduces several changes, including improved performance and stability, new ambient sounds, and updates to the gameplay mechanics. Valheim’s upcoming features, such as customizable difficulty modifiers and a creative mode, will enable players to tailor the game to their preferred level of difficulty and create without the constraints of survival mechanics. The developers of both games are committed to adding new content and features to keep players engaged and interested. With that being said, have a great day!

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