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Mud, mangroves and more: The Wild Update comes to Minecraft The day has finally come, Minecraft fans. The Wild Update is here. Download it for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android – and Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows,  macOS and Linux. “On Windows, you can even play both editions, because Java & Bedrock for PC is out today,” writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. “Once you install the update, your game will now feature two new biomes – the deep dark and mangrove swamps – four new mobs – the warden, the allay, frogs and tadpoles – and blocks galore, including sculk, mangrove wood and mud!” Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and watch the launch trailer. Source: Mud, mangroves and more: The Wild Update comes to Minecraft

Watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase this Sunday, June 12 This coming Sunday you can watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, including everything you want to know about the gaming lineup coming to the PC and Xbox, such as upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass. If you have a screen and internet access, you’ll be able to join in at 10 a.m. PT on June 12. The showcase will be streamed out live on official Xbox channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and, for the first time, TikTok. Head over to Xbox Wire for the URLs where you can follow the stream, see the many languages it will be streamed in and learn how to join the Xbox FanFest Virtual Watch Party. Source: Watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase this Sunday, June 12

Shopping for grads and dads? Check out these Windows 11 PCs for school, work and gaming It’s the time of year when graduation photos fill up social media feeds, a major milestone and transition for many families. And then soon after, it’s Father’s Day – another opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to that special paternal figure in your life. New grads embarking on the next chapter in their lives – college and/or career – are going to need a PC that can handle the multitasking of assignments, presentations and calculations; the streaming of favorite shows in their downtime; and video chats with family and friends across the country or world. With Windows 11, they can do all that, using features such as Snap Assist and Desktop Groups to juggle Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; using Widgets to easily access [ more… ]

What’s New in Windows App SDK 1.1 To help you build native, engaging, and modern Windows applications, we’ve just released the 1.1 version of the Windows App SDK. Building off of the 1.0 release in November 2021, we’re excited to bring several new features and capabilities to the Windows App SDK while increasing its stability & performance. The Windows App SDK is the starting point for building and shipping Windows desktop apps (spanning C++ and .NET) with WinUI 3 controls and WebView2 for modernized UI development. Keep up to date with new feature updates by participating in the GitHub repo and following the product roadmap. Get Started with Windows App SDK To start using Windows App SDK, see Get started with Windows App SDK to set up your development environment and learn more about the components included in this release. [ more… ]