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AppWizard

July 13, 2025

Monster Hunter fans are building LEGO models so good they should be official

LEGO fans are expressing interest in a collaboration with the Monster Hunter series, particularly after the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. Enthusiasts are creating impressive weapon designs and models of monsters using LEGO bricks. Notable contributions include designs by user StillAd9325, who showcased compact weapon designs, and YouTuber PikminJake, who has built models of various monsters and minifigures from the game. Some creations are considered to rival established LEGO sets in quality, prompting speculation about potential collaboration opportunities between LEGO and Capcom.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

13 years ago, Mojang canceled its Lego Minecraft game amid frustrations with the toy company’s brand restrictions – now the original prototype has been found and preserved online

In 2012, Mojang began developing a Lego-themed spin-off of Minecraft called Brickcraft, which was ultimately canceled due to Lego's brand restrictions. Recently, a version of Brickcraft from June 28, 2012, was discovered and made available to players by Omniarchive. The project faced significant challenges, including disagreements over design elements, such as the inclusion of scratches on Lego bricks, which Lego opposed. Markus "Notch" Persson decided to halt the project due to frustrations with Lego's rules. Brickcraft was intended to feature expansive biomes and engaging gameplay similar to Minecraft, but it was never completed.

Tech Optimizer

June 17, 2025

Databricks Unveils Lakebase Database for AI Applications

Databricks acquired the serverless Postgres startup Neon for approximately billion and integrated this technology into its offerings, launching Databricks Lakebase, a new operational database designed for intelligent applications. Lakebase is a fully-managed Postgres database aimed at addressing the integration of operational and analytical data for AI workloads. It operates on PostgreSQL and allows developers to manage data applications without server infrastructure concerns. Databricks also introduced additional products, including Lakeflow Designer, a no-code ETL tool, Databricks One for easy access to data and AI capabilities, and Agent Bricks for automating the creation of customized AI agents.

Tech Optimizer

June 16, 2025

Databricks rolls out Lakebase Postgres and Agent Bricks for AI-era apps

Databricks has introduced the Lakebase Postgres database layer to enhance its lakehouse architecture, facilitating AI applications and analytics on operational data. The company also launched Agent Bricks to simplify the development of automated AI agents. During the Data + AI Summit, CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasized the importance of transitioning from outdated systems to modern solutions for AI. Lakebase, powered by Neon technology, is a fully managed, Postgres-compatible database that supports data loading from over 300 sources. Databricks aims to unify operational and analytical systems for real-time decision-making. The summit outlined a three-chapter framework: establishing the lakehouse, integrating AI, and introducing Lakebase. Agent Bricks enables business users to create AI agents without extensive technical knowledge, while Managed Iceberg Tables support external engines and promise performance optimizations. Databricks announced partnerships with Microsoft and Google Cloud for deeper integration and AI model usage. The company is investing 0 million in AI education and plans to release Lakeflow Designer for no-code ETL capabilities. Databricks anticipates reaching .7 billion in annualized revenue by July, with a growth rate of 50 percent and plans to hire 3,000 employees in 2025. Lakebase is currently in Public Preview.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Super Mario 64 Mod Brings Minecraft To The Mushroom Kingdom

A new mod for Super Mario 64, created by modder Arthurtilly, combines gameplay elements from Minecraft, allowing Mario to create and destroy bricks. The mod is compatible with the original Nintendo 64 console and features dynamic musical transitions as Mario moves through different areas. Currently, it only includes Mario, but future updates are planned to introduce more features. The modding community has seen recent creativity, including running Super Mario 64 on a Game Boy Advance and enhancing the game's visuals to match its original advertisements.

AppWizard

March 12, 2025

LEGO is bringing games development in-house

LEGO is shifting towards developing its own video games, as announced by CEO Niels Christiansen. The company aims to enhance its creative capabilities in the digital space, offering engaging experiences for children in both digital and physical formats. LEGO plans to make strategic investments aligned with its long-term vision, rather than overextending into new areas. Historically, LEGO has worked with external developers like TT Games but is now taking a more hands-on role in game development, while still potentially maintaining some partnerships, such as with Epic Games for LEGO Fortnite.

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

How to Make Stone Bricks in Minecraft? | Esports News – The Times of India

Minecraft allows players to craft stone bricks using specific materials. The materials required are cobblestone, four regular stone blocks, a furnace, and optionally, a stonecutter. The crafting process involves collecting cobblestone by mining stone, smelting it in a furnace to create stone, and then arranging four stone blocks in a 2x2 square on a crafting table to produce stone bricks. Variations of stone bricks include mossy stone bricks (crafted with vines), cracked stone bricks (produced by smelting stone bricks), and chiseled stone bricks (crafted using stone brick slabs). Stone bricks can be used in various builds such as fortresses, pathways, bridges, and walls. Console commands for obtaining stone bricks include: /give @p stone_bricks # for Java Edition (1.13+), /give @p stonebricks # for Java Edition (1.8-1.12), and /give @p stonebrick # for Bedrock Edition, replacing # with the desired quantity.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

RiverDogs release 2025 Promo Schedule, headlined by Drone Light Show, A Minecraft Movie Night

The RiverDogs will begin their 2025 season on April 4th with a 66-game home slate, featuring various promotional events. Highlights include: - Opening Weekend (April 4-6) with giveaways such as a magnet schedule, limited-edition replica jerseys, and a "comeback" yo-yo for children. - Fight Night (April 19) with a Pillow Fight Night and a live boxing match. - Golf Night (May 10) with golf-themed games and a giveaway. - Minecraft Movie Night (May 11) with themed activities for Mother's Day. - TP/Mischief Night (May 31) encouraging playful toilet papering. - Charlie’s Not-So-Spooky Halloween (June 1) for kids' trick-or-treating. - Dino Night (June 14) featuring life-sized dinosaurs. - Carolina Day (June 28) with a drone light show. - Star Wars Night (June 29) with themed activities. - Margaritaville Night (July 12) honoring Jimmy Buffett. - A Knight at The Joe (August 2) with medieval-themed activities. Weekly promotions include: - Dog Day Tuesday - Wild Card Wednesday - Thirsty Thursday - Boeing Red Shirt Friday with post-game fireworks - Saturday Show at The Joe - MUSC Health Family Sunday with family-friendly activities.

AppWizard

February 16, 2025

5 Beginner Base Building Tips in Minecraft: How to Setup Your Base Easily – The Times of India

- Choose a location for your base that offers easy access to resources like water, stone, and wood, with forests and plains being ideal for beginners. - Organize your base into themed sections for improved navigation and functionality, including a storage room, secure bedroom, enchanting and brewing station, and farming areas. - Build well-designed pathways using a mix of materials to enhance accessibility and aesthetics, and illuminate them to prevent mob spawning. - Add variety and depth to your structures by using different materials, incorporating layers, and including decorative elements like balconies and flower pots. - Implement mob-proofing strategies such as constructing walls and fences, placing lighting around the perimeter, elevating the base, and using bottom slabs and buttons to prevent mob spawning.

AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock Drops Huge New Update Adding Pig Variants and More

Mojang Studios has released update version 1.21.60 for the Bedrock version of Minecraft, introducing two new pig variants: Warm Pig and Cold Pig, which spawn in specific biomes. The update includes new falling leaf particles for all leaf blocks, changes to crafting recipes for lodestones, accessibility improvements, and various gameplay adjustments. Pale Gardens will generate more frequently, and several bugs have been fixed, including issues with camera movement and mob behavior. The update also refines the world spawn point algorithm, introduces a profanity filter for Windows users, and updates the user interface and achievements. The update is being rolled out incrementally across platforms, excluding Nintendo Switch, where availability may vary.