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January 28, 2026

Beaty students win regional Minecraft challenge and advance to states

A trio of students from Beaty-Warren Middle School, named Earth’s Green Team, won first place in the Pennsylvania Scholastic eSports League Regional Minecraft Education Build Challenge at the elementary level. The team members, Bo Winkels, Patrick Ferrie, and Grayson Zapel, designed a Minecraft-based solution focused on sustainable agriculture to address food security and community support. Their victory qualifies them for the PSEL State Championship on February 6 in Lancaster at the Just Press Play Mega Store. The Build Challenge required participants to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing farm in Minecraft, incorporating crops, animals, and essential features. The competition involved hundreds of teams and was conducted virtually from November 10 to December 19. At the State Championship, regional winners will face a new challenge and have two hours to construct a Minecraft Education world.

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January 18, 2026

Sci-fi survival game Once Human’s got a new set of dangerous creatures, and one will haunt my nightmares for weeks

Once Human is a free-to-play sci-fi survival game that has introduced a new update featuring three new adversaries: the Devourer, the Hoarder, and the Sonivore. The Devourer is a 45-meter-long creature that resembles a subway train and consumes Stardust-enriched ores. It can be interacted with by feeding it minerals, but if players fail to satisfy it, it may burrow underground with valuable materials. The Hoarder is a creature that resembles a shopping cart on legs, collecting items and leading players to its nest, which can be raided at a risk. The Sonivore is a gel-like entity that targets sound and high-value supplies, requiring players to use distractions to escape. The update also includes two new weapons, the EBR-14 rifle and the TEC-9, along with a new gear set and the Deviant Sprout upgrade path. The update is set to launch on January 21.

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January 15, 2026

7 Things in Hytale’s Early Game that Surprised Me as a Minecraft Veteran

Hytale has entered early access, offering players a vibrant world to explore. Early-game guides are being developed to assist newcomers with topics like smelting and server setups. The game is inspired by Minecraft but features unique elements. Key observations from the early game include: 1. Players can fell an entire tree with a single punch, resulting in an explosion of wood, sticks, and sap. 2. Overworld mobs, such as squirrels and rabbits, have more health than expected, requiring multiple hits to defeat. 3. Ores glimmer faintly in underground caves, making them easier to spot with torches. 4. The crafting system requires various materials for gear progression, making it more intricate compared to Minecraft. 5. There are enhanced decorative options, allowing for slanted roof blocks, half-block walls, and shelves with candles and books. 6. Exploration reveals unique locations like the "Forgotten Temple Gateway," which features distinctive mobs and NPCs. 7. Farming mechanics are more complex, with players able to construct animal care buildings and use farming aids, and new seeds requiring “Essence of Life.”

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January 14, 2026

Fable creator Peter Molyneux’s new strategy game is set to fill the Black and White void, and you can play it surprisingly soon

Masters of Albion is an upcoming game set to be released on April 22, 2026. It features a unique universe inspired by the ancient name for Great Britain and combines city-building with combat gameplay. Players will manage resources and construct a town during the day, while at night, they take on the role of a hero to fend off enemies in third-person combat. The game includes extensive customization options for warriors, the ability to recruit allies, and a god game mechanic that allows players to craft weapons and interact with townsfolk. A trailer has been released showcasing dynamic battles, and players can wishlist the game and join its official Discord community. Peter Molyneux has described it as a "reinvention of the god game."

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January 12, 2026

Minecraft’s baby mob drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026

Minecraft's first update for 2026 will introduce baby mobs, featuring a comprehensive re-skinning of eight different mobs: cows, pigs, ocelots, cats, chickens, wolves, sheep, and rabbits. The update aims to give these baby animals a more distinctive look with single-pixel eyes and new sounds. While a specific release date is not confirmed, it is speculated to debut in spring, potentially as early as March. Additionally, the update will include craftable name tags, allowing players to name pets easily by combining a sheet of paper with a metal nugget.

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January 12, 2026

AU Deals: Today’s Best Value Game Deals on Console and PC Hunted Down for You

Assassin's Creed Chronicles India celebrates its tenth anniversary, while Lost Planet turns 18. Discounts for Nintendo Switch include: - Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion (-45%) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-35%) - Diablo III Eternal Collection (-27%) - Hot Wheels Unleashed (-85%) - This War of Mine Complete Edition (-90%) Discounts for Xbox include: - Assassin's Creed Mirage (-69%) - Persona 5 Royal (-51%) - Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-63%) - Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate (-32%) - Star Wars Squadrons (-38%) - For Xbox One: Dishonored 2 (-77%), Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-37%), Diablo III Eternal Collection (-59%) Discounts for PlayStation include: - Ghost of Yotei (-13%) - Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-48%) - Elden Ring (-53%) - Returnal (-43%) - Tekken 8 (-45%) - For PS4: BioShock Collection (-57%), Persona 5 Strikers (-58%), Batman: Arkham Collection (-90%) Discounts for PC include: - Pacific Drive (-60%) - South Park: The Fractured but Whole (-70%) - SteamWorld Dig 2 (-94%) - A Plague Tale: Innocence (-80%) - Little Nightmares Complete Edition (-75%) LEGO deals include: - Minecraft: The Creeper (-29%) - 3in1 Wild Animals Panda (-35%) - V-19 Torrent Starfighter (-30%) - Balrog Book Nook (-25%)

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January 10, 2026

Minecraft 26.1: Features, New Mobs, Biomes, Release Date & More

The Minecraft 26.1 update is expected to focus on visual enhancements for baby mobs, including new models, textures, animations, and sounds. The release date is speculated to be at the end of March 2026, following Mojang's update patterns. The update may be titled "Cute Companions," although this has not been officially confirmed. There are currently no confirmed new biomes, but players are hopeful for additions like a Hot Springs biome. Confirmed features include revamped baby mob models for various animals, craftable Name Tags, changes to spawn eggs for easier access to baby animals, and improvements in visual quality, lighting, and performance. As of now, Minecraft 26.1 has not been released in a stable version, and there are no new hostile mobs planned for this update.

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January 10, 2026

Baby mobs are coming to Minecraft in next update

Minecraft will introduce new baby mobs in its upcoming update, featuring miniature versions of beloved animals. The update also includes new mobs like the Nautilus and Sniffer, as well as adjustments to existing entities such as the Happy Ghast and Zombie Horse. The focus on cuteness in this update aims to enhance player interaction and exploration within the game.

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January 9, 2026

Minecraft Next Game Update Includes Adorable Baby Animal Updates

The Minecraft team has announced updates for baby farm animals, giving them distinct looks and personalities instead of being scaled-down versions of adults. Notable enhancements include new models and unique sounds for baby mobs such as wolf pups, kittens, baby chickens, rabbits, piglets, lambs, calves, and baby ocelots. The baby mobs will feature one-pixel eyes, creating a more adorable appearance. Players can craft name tags for these mobs using paper and metal nuggets, enhancing personalization. Additionally, players can use spawn eggs on adult mobs to create baby versions in the Bedrock Edition. Early access to these features is available through snapshots for Java Edition and previews/beta for Bedrock Edition. The official release date is not confirmed, but it is anticipated to follow a similar timeline to last year's major update in March.

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January 9, 2026

Minecraft has redesigned its baby mobs to be even cuter, and I need you to stop and look at them because they’re just too precious

Minecraft is introducing a new update that adds eight baby animals to the game, enhancing the farming experience. The new baby animals include rabbits, wolf pups, kittens, calves, piglets, chickens, ocelots, and lambs, each designed to reflect their infancy more accurately than previous scaled-down models. The update features unique sounds for each baby animal to enhance immersion. Players can access these updates through the snapshot functionality and the Bedrock beta/preview. Additionally, Microsoft is planning a Minecraft spinoff in collaboration with Activision Blizzard.