Minecraft rival Hytale skips Steam at launch to dodge negative reviews, and its developer says it "might never need" Valve's store

Hytale says that Steam is a "great marketing tool" but not a "necessity" for its early access debut, opting for its own launcher instead.
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As Hytale early access draws near, gamers worry it may be too rushed

Hytale's early access is coming soon, despite developers just getting their IP back from Riot Games. Some wonder if this is ...

Hytale's PC requirements explanation sets the bar for other developers to follow

You can check them out for yourself via Hypixel Studio's news post on the matter. Let's start with the good stuff to begin ...

Hytale will feature a "meaningful tribute" to Minecraft legend Technoblade: "He was a big part of our journey"

The Minecraft -inspired sandbox RPG fans have waited nearly a decade for, Hytale, is set to feature a wholesome tribute to ...
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A new, free-to-play Minecraft game just appeared out of nowhere, but it's only available to some right now

It's not every day we get a new Minecraft game, yet developer Mojang has just quietly snuck one out into early playtesting. Minecraft Blast has been built for mobile devices in collaboration with King ...
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At least 2 dead, 21 missing in landslides in Indonesia’s Java island

At least two people have been killed and 21 remain unaccounted for following a landslide in Indonesia, according to officials, as rescuers continue to search for the missing. Several days of heavy ...