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May 21, 2025

Android 16’s desktop mode was right in front of me the whole time

Samsung's DeX feature allows users to transform their smartphones into a desktop experience by connecting to an external display. Since its introduction with the Galaxy S8, DeX has evolved, and Google is collaborating with Samsung to enhance it for Android 16's Native desktop mode. This mode aims to improve Android's desktop functionalities, which have previously been limited. Samsung's recent "New DeX" mode, introduced with One UI 6.0 and Android 14, allows for resizable app windows, but Google may choose to adopt a design inspired by the classic DeX experience instead. The future of desktop mode in Android remains uncertain, particularly regarding external display options.

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March 1, 2025

Minecraft’s “final” movie trailer is more of the same, but at least Jennifer Coolidge is in it

Minecraft's live-action movie adaptation will be released in theaters on April 4th. Warner Bros. has released a "final" trailer featuring Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge. The trailer showcases intense action with Minecraft mobs, including Piglin Brutes and Iron Golems, and includes comedic moments. The film follows four "misfits" who are transported through a portal into a cubic world and must embark on a quest to return home, aided by Jack Black's character, Steve. Additionally, Netflix is set to release an animated Minecraft series, and Merlin Entertainments plans to launch Minecraft-themed attractions in the UK and US.

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February 6, 2025

London is getting ‘an immersive Minecraft Experience’ in April

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will launch in London on April 4, coinciding with the release of the Minecraft Movie. It will take place at Corner Corner in Canada Water and offers a 45-minute journey guided by characters Tobin and Dayo, using a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction. Ticket prices start at £20 for children and £24 for adults, with a pre-sale event on February 12 and general sales beginning on February 14. Kayleen Walters from Mojang Studios expressed excitement about the London debut following a successful launch in Dallas, TX. Olivier Goulet from Supply + Demand described the experience as innovative and unique. Additionally, Merlin Entertainments has acquired the global theme park rights to Minecraft.

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February 5, 2025

Minecraft coming to London this spring as new interactive experience

An immersive Minecraft experience titled "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" will launch at the Corner Corner venue in Canada Water, London, on April 4. This event coincides with the UK release of A Minecraft Movie and is designed as a scavenger hunt where participants act as heroes saving a village from zombies. Players will use a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction to navigate through various biomes and interact with game characters. The experience follows a successful debut in Dallas, Texas, and aims to provide fans with new ways to engage with the Minecraft brand. Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold. Additionally, Merlin Entertainments is collaborating with Mojang Studios to create two new Minecraft-themed attractions in the UK and the US.

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November 23, 2024

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Minecraft and Merlin Entertainments are planning to establish two theme parks in the UK and the US, with an investment of around £85 million. The parks are set to open in 2026 and 2027, although their exact locations are not yet disclosed. The parks will offer "digitally enabled real-life experiences" and include features such as exclusive in-game content access, Minecraft-themed accommodations, and dining options. The collaboration leverages Minecraft's popularity, with over 300 million copies sold since its launch in 2011, making it the best-selling game of all time.

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November 23, 2024

Minecraft Getting Official Theme Park By Legoland Creators

Minecraft is set to enter the theme park industry through a collaboration between Merlin, Microsoft, and Mojang, with plans for immersive theme parks in the United States and the United Kingdom. Merlin's CEO, Scott O’Neill, highlighted the project as a significant milestone for the company and noted Minecraft's status as the best-selling video game of all time, with hundreds of millions of copies sold. The initiative aims to create cross-reality experiences, themed accommodations, and various attractions. The parks are expected to open in 2026 or 2027, coinciding with the release of an upcoming Minecraft movie, which may help generate interest.

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November 22, 2024

Move over, Legoland, Minecraft is getting its own theme park

Minecraft is evolving into a physical experience with the announcement of two theme parks, one in the UK and one in the US, developed by Merlin Entertainment. The parks are set to open in 2026 and 2027, with an investment of over 0 million. Mojang has also released a trailer for a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Recently, over 188 million users engaged with Minecraft in the past 30 days, with more than 960,000 players active within the last hour.

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November 22, 2024

Get ready to visit IRL Minecraft with two official theme parks announced for US and UK as part of $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

Minecraft is partnering with Merlin Entertainment in a collaboration valued at billion to create Minecraft-themed expansions at theme parks in the United States and the United Kingdom, with openings expected between 2026 and 2027. The initiative, branded as "Adventures Made Real," will include rides, themed accommodations, retail spaces, food and beverage options, and unique experiences that offer exclusive in-game content. Additionally, a Minecraft feature film is set to be released in 2025, featuring actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa. The PDP Realmz Minecraft controller has launched at a price of .99, providing a wireless experience with LED lighting for Xbox users.

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November 22, 2024

‘Minecraft’ Breaks Into the Real World With Huge Theme Park Deal

Minecraft will be featured in theme parks, with attractions set to open in 2026 and 2027, backed by a 0 million investment from Merlin Entertainments. Proposed locations for these attractions include sites in the UK and the US.

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November 22, 2024

Minecraft is coming to life as a new theme park attraction

Merlin Entertainments is collaborating with Mojang Studios to create Minecraft-themed attractions, with the first two set to open in the U.S. and U.K. between 2026 and 2027. The investment exceeds 0 million and will feature themed rides, accommodations, retail options, and dining experiences. This initiative is part of a broader vision for global expansion of Minecraft-themed experiences in various locations. Minecraft recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and has the largest gaming community worldwide.