Yacht Club confirms Mina the Hollower was the shot in the arm it needed stay ali and Your PC: What Changes in Practice
Back in the '10s, Yacht Club cultivated a reputation as the studio that kept on giving—Shovel Knight Treasure Trove morphed into one of the best deals in the platformer genre, with one free update after another (including full story campaigns) for those who owned the original NES
Quick overview
Back in the '10s, Yacht Club cultivated a reputation as the studio that kept on giving—Shovel Knight Treasure Trove morphed into one of the best deals in the platformer genre, with one free update after another (including full story campaigns) for those who owned the original NES throwback. But those awaiting the studio's follow-up, Mina the Hollower, spent a long time waiting, and delays left the firm in dire need of a hit .
The details
Privacy-minded readers should check which data leaves the device and what stays local. AI features keep moving from demos into everyday tools, and this is another step in that shift. "It’s make-or-break for sure," studio co-founder Cris Velasco told Bloomberg last year.
Bottom line
- Keep your system and drivers current — most ai changes require the latest versions.
- Check settings after major updates: defaults sometimes reset without warning.
- Backup before big version jumps; it costs minutes and saves hours.
Related coverage: PC Gamer. More practical guides live in the Tips & Tricks category and across our blog.
