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April 25, 2025

Despite CGI “A Minecraft Movie” is pretty good

“A Minecraft Movie” is directed by Jared Hess and is a fantasy adventure comedy inspired by the 2011 video game. The plot follows four misfits who are transported to the Overworld, guided by the character Steve, voiced by Jack Black. Key characters include Garret “The Garbage Man” Garrison, played by Jason Momoa, and Henry, portrayed by Sebastian Eugene Hansen, along with Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks). The film features comedic chemistry between Black and Momoa, with humor stemming from their dynamic. The CGI production is polished, though some viewers may find the lifelike appearance of monsters unsettling. The movie has inspired memes and quotes among audiences, enhancing the communal viewing experience. It received a rating of 4 out of 5 mustangs.

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April 20, 2025

Once promising developer Tequila Works is auctioning off the rights to its games, including 4 still in development

Tequila Works, a Spanish game studio founded in 2009, has declared insolvency following staff reductions and the cancellation of an unannounced project. The studio's intangible assets, including notable video game intellectual properties like Rime and Gylt, are currently up for auction on the European platform Escrapalia, with bids ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 euros. General manager Térence Mosca stated that prolonged market conditions forced the company into this situation.

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April 18, 2025

10 hidden easter eggs in A Minecraft Movie – The Times of India

A Minecraft Movie has grossed 6.8 million domestically and is expected to be the first film of 2025 to surpass the 0 million mark. The film opens with a recreation of Minecraft's iconic loading screen. It features Steve's village with items like an Ender Pearl and Crafting Table, which serve as nods for fans. In Natalie’s kitchen, there is a tater tot pizza and a wrestling match reminiscent of Nacho Libre. The film includes a crossover with Minecraft Legends during the final boss fight. A Swift Golem, crafted with boots, is introduced as a fast-moving character. Mojang developers Jens "Jeb" Bergensten and Torfi Frans Olafsson make cameos. YouTubers DanTDM, Aphmau, Mumbo Jumbo, and LDShadowLady appear in a storage auction scene. A crowned pig with Technoblade's skin pays tribute to him. Enchanted bows are fired by skeleton mobs during an ambush on the first night. The film features villagers with professions, including a librarian.

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April 11, 2025

Tequila Works selling off games and IP after going bust

Spanish developer Tequila Works is auctioning its games and intellectual properties on Escrapalia due to financial challenges, having filed for insolvency in November 2024 after layoffs. The auction includes publishing rights for titles like Deadlight, Rime, Gylt, and The Invisible Hours, upcoming projects such as Brawler Crawler, Dungeon Tour, and The Ancient Mariner, additional creative concepts, and corporate identity assets. The trademark and IP for Rime and Gylt are particularly sought after. Tequila Works was founded in 2009 and is known for its game-development philosophy.

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March 8, 2025

GTA 5 Enhanced for PC Is Rockstar’s Worst-Reviewed Game Ever on Steam Daily Fix – IGN

The Enhanced Edition of Grand Theft Auto 5 for PC has received negative reviews on Steam due to issues such as the need for complete reinstallation, difficulties in transferring saved games and accounts, the absence of certain text communication features, and the emergence of bugs. Sony has launched a rental program for the PlayStation 5 in the UK, allowing gamers to lease the console and other devices for a fee, but it does not operate on a rent-to-own basis, potentially leading to higher costs for those who decide to purchase later. A Flamin' Hot Cheeto resembling a Pokémon sold at auction for ,000, highlighting the trend of novelty items fetching high prices.