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April 26, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: NYT launches new multi-game leaderboard that lets users share scores

NYT Games has introduced a multi-game leaderboard where players can showcase their skills in Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and The Mini Crossword. Players can track the scores of celebrity puzzle solvers and connect with other word game enthusiasts. The feature is available on the New York Times Games app and website, with a rollout expected across all devices in the coming weeks.

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April 16, 2025

Hideo Kojima confirms an easy mode for Death Stranding 2, which’ll allow players to skip boss battles and let them read about it instead

Hideo Kojima announced that Death Stranding 2 will feature an easy mode aimed at players less familiar with action games. This mode includes a boss battle skip option, allowing players who prioritize narrative over combat to bypass challenging confrontations. Reactions in the gaming community are mixed, with some expressing concern that skipping boss battles diminishes the gaming experience, while others advocate for player choice in how to engage with the game.

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April 1, 2025

Arc System Works rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat now available for PC

Arc System Works and APLUS Games have released the PC version of the rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat on Steam, priced at .99 or 990 yen. The game originally launched in Japanese arcades on May 31, 2012, and was later released on PS Vita on December 12, 2023, and PlayStation 3 on August 5, 2014, with the PS Vita version reaching Western audiences on June 17, 2014. Magical Beat combines match-3 gameplay with rhythm elements, where players drop colored blocks called beatons in sync with the music. The game features an original Vocaloid soundtrack by Kikuo and includes tracks from various Arc System Works titles, such as Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. Players can eliminate beatons by connecting three or more of the same color, and the game includes over 100 soundtracks from different series.

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March 31, 2025

Jason Momoa talks ‘Minecraft’ movie, confirms ‘Dune 3’ return

Jason Momoa will star in the film adaptation of the video game "Minecraft" and will reprise his role in the third installment of the "Dune" franchise. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to have their wedding in Venice. Tom Hanks appeared in his son’s music video, which honors "Forrest Gump." Shannon Sharpe discussed the rise of athletes in podcasting. The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Colorado after 40 years in Utah. Vicky Nguyen shared her family's journey from Vietnam.

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March 31, 2025

A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star’s new album: What’s coming up this week

The highly anticipated Minecraft Movie will debut on Friday, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, the iconic realm of the Minecraft game. Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, has released his latest album, The Crux, under the musical alias Djo, with the single End of Beginning gaining viral success. SIX The Musical, featuring the original West End cast, will be released in cinemas on Sunday as a filmed stage production. Anticipation is building for the announcement of the Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, expected to reveal its price and launch date on Wednesday. Other highlights include Eid Live and Celebrity Eid on BBC One on Monday, the creator of Minecraft appearing on a podcast on Monday, the London Games Festival 2025 starting on Wednesday, South of Midnight's early access on Thursday, and new album releases from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, and Black Country, New Road on Friday.

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March 31, 2025

Jennifer Coolidge Chooses Velvet Dress and Strappy Sandal at ‘A Minecraft Movie’ London Premiere

Jennifer Coolidge attended the London premiere of 'A Minecraft Movie' wearing a luxurious velvet dress and black open-toe high-heel glossy sandals. The event took place at Cineworld Leicester Square and attracted significant attention, with Coolidge's fashion choices sparking conversations among attendees.

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March 27, 2025

When does the Minecraft movie come out? Where to see it in Arizona

Mojang held a livestream event on March 23, 2025, where they announced multiple game updates for Minecraft and featured celebrity appearances, including Emma Myers. They plan to release new features more frequently and will host another Minecraft Live show later this year. The theatrical release of "A Minecraft Movie" is scheduled for April 4, 2025, and it will be shown in theaters like AMC, Harkins, Majestic, and Regal across Arizona.

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March 25, 2025

What is the Minecraft update for 2025? Ghast lore, capes and a new live event

Mojang Studios announced multiple game drops for Minecraft in 2025, coinciding with the release of "A Minecraft Movie" on April 4. The first update, titled "Spring to Life," will launch on March 25 and introduce new mob variants, a firefly bush, falling leaf particles, leaf litter, new wildflower types, ambient sounds, and changes to loadstone crafting. A special in-game Live Event tied to the movie will run from March 25 to April 7, 2025, featuring mini-games and exclusive rewards. The second game drop will introduce the dried ghast block in the Nether, which can be rehydrated into a friendly "happy ghast." There will not be a traditional 1.22 update this year; instead, a series of game drops will occur throughout 2025.

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March 1, 2025

Report: Meta to Debut Stand-Alone Meta AI App During Q2 2025

Meta is set to introduce a stand-alone application for its Meta AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant, expected to launch in the second quarter of this year. This initiative aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's goal to outpace competitors like Google and OpenAI in the AI domain by the end of 2025. The Meta AI app may incorporate a paid subscription model similar to Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Meta's move follows launches from rivals, with Google introducing its Gemini app and Elon Musk's X platform unveiling the Grok app. Zuckerberg indicated strong confidence in Meta AI's potential, expecting it to reach over 1 billion users and asserting that it is already utilized by more users than any other assistant. Meta AI debuted in September 2023 across platforms and has undergone enhancements, including features like faster image generation and integration into Meta Quest virtual reality headsets.

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February 28, 2025

A Minecraft Movie

Alec Baldwin had a heated exchange with comedian Jason Scoop, who made a provocative joke about the shooting incident on the set of "Rust." Scoop mockingly offered Baldwin a "pardon" for "murdering that woman," which led Baldwin to threaten him, stating, "If this camera wasn’t here, I’d break your f**ing neck." Baldwin's legal troubles from the 2021 shooting were initially charged with manslaughter but were dismissed in July 2024.