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March 24, 2026

Minecraft Tiny Takeover Update Bedrock 26.10 Released via Update 3.34/1.044

The Minecraft update named Tiny Takeover (version 3.34/1.044) was released on March 24, introducing new features including unique sound sets for baby mobs, the Golden Dandelion flower that prevents baby mobs from aging, and craftable Name Tags. The update also includes various bug fixes and gameplay adjustments, such as improvements to accessibility features, character creator functionality, and graphical enhancements. Specific changes include the ability to craft Cobbled variants of Stone and Deepslate, adjustments to mob behaviors, and fixes for issues related to inventory and multiplayer experiences.

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March 16, 2026

This week in PC games: Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 plus frogs, cubes and one amazingly menacing chicken

The Maw consumed the narrator but they have returned to the waking world. The narrator successfully escaped through one of the Maw's mouths. New PC games highlighted include: - Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime: A strategy game with grid-based battles alongside frogs. - Deadline Delivery: A fast-paced adventure involving errant apes and exploding mail trucks. - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War: Players embody bugs to understand and combat foes. - The Ratline: A game about tracking Nazi fugitives in the 1970s. - Everwind: An early access first-person survival RPG set in a world of floating islands. - Opus Magnum DLC: A new addition to an engineering sim with fresh content. - Crawling Angels: A game where players navigate a carnival to satisfy a character's whims. - The Cube, Save Us: An early access melee extraction game focused on loot in a sky cube. - In Their Shoes: A slice-of-life game reimagining visual novel mechanics. - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: Now available on PC. - Crimson Desert: An action-RPG from the creators of Black Desert Online. - Briar Flame: A 2D dark fantasy action-platformer. The team is currently engaged with Crimson Desert and reflecting on classic games, while also dealing with cooking and food-related thoughts.

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March 12, 2026

Gemini can now order your lunch as Android app control rolls out on Galaxy S26 [Gallery]

Gemini has introduced agentic task automation on the Galaxy S26 series, allowing AI to operate certain apps on behalf of users. This feature, also known as "screen automation," is currently being rolled out and was initially previewed during the announcement of Samsung's latest smartphones. During testing, Gemini was able to add items to a cart on Uber Eats without direct user input but required user confirmation to complete the checkout process. The automation supports several popular Android apps, including Lyft, Uber, Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Starbucks, with plans to integrate more apps like Instacart in the future. Google intends to extend this feature to the Pixel 10 series, though it is not yet available on those devices. Users can check for "screen automation" in the Gemini app's settings to confirm availability.

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March 4, 2026

Marathon feels like the yin to my Arc Raiders yang

In Arc Raiders, players can collaborate through features like proximity chat and shared objectives, while also facing formidable foes. The game emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities for camaraderie among players. In contrast, Marathon fosters a competitive mindset, encouraging aggressive interactions and a focus on maximizing player-versus-player effectiveness. The first-person perspective in Marathon aligns with a competitive gameplay style, while the third-person viewpoint in Arc Raiders promotes social interaction and community engagement. Both games provide safety nets for players to recover lost resources, but they offer distinctly different experiences in terms of gameplay dynamics and player interactions.

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February 26, 2026

Chicken Jockey Beaten By Furries as ‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes 2025’s Top Domestic Movie

Zootopia 2 has surpassed A Minecraft Movie at the box office, grossing 4.2 million compared to A Minecraft Movie's 4.08 million. Zootopia 2 debuted in November 2025, allowing it a longer theatrical run. It is celebrated as "Hollywood's biggest earner," with an international gross of .425 billion and a worldwide total of .85 billion. Zootopia 2 set a record for PG-rated films by reaching the billion mark globally within 17 days of its release. A Minecraft Movie has a sequel announced, while the future of Zootopia 3 is uncertain as Disney has not confirmed its production.

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February 1, 2026

How Does Jack Black Feel About The Minecraft Movie’s Theater Audience ‘Going Nuts? (I Can’t Get Enough Of His A+ Comparison)

This year features several anticipated video game adaptations, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter. A Minecraft Movie became the highest-grossing film in the domestic market of 2025, earning 8.3 million globally. The film's success was marked by enthusiastic audience reactions, reminiscent of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jack Black noted the audience's fervor and compared it to his childhood experiences with the cult classic. Warner Bros. re-released the film due to its reception, and Black's song “Lava Chicken” became the shortest hit to reach the Billboard charts. A sequel is in development, with production expected to start in April and a release date set for July 23, 2027.

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January 26, 2026

Block by block: Johns Island middle school students bring future rec center to life in Minecraft

Sixth graders at Haut Gap Middle School designed a future recreation center for Johns Island using Minecraft as part of a month-long competition. The winning design, created by Colin White, Hart Anderson, Elijah Robertson, and Russell Thiem, was presented to the City Council. The center is planned to be a 50,000-square-foot facility featuring a 25-meter swimming pool, a therapy pool, a yoga studio, indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, as well as outdoor amenities like additional pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground, and a splash pad. The students creatively adapted game elements in their designs, such as using spider webs for basketball netting and snowballs as basketballs. City Councilman Jim McBride acknowledged the importance of the students' input, and Mayor William Cogswell humorously requested a motion to approve the budget for the new center. The construction will be funded through a million bond referendum approved by voters in 2023, with an anticipated groundbreaking in October and an estimated 18-month construction timeline.

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January 18, 2026

Super Battle Golf improves the world’s least interesting sport by letting you blast your competitors with orbital lasers

Super Battle Golf is a multiplayer party game set to launch on February 19, featuring 27 unique courses that combine traditional golf challenges with whimsical obstacles. Players can customize their characters and use unconventional items instead of standard golf clubs. The game aims to attract casual gamers and those who prefer lighthearted multiplayer experiences, despite a general trend towards cooperative gameplay. The publisher, Oro Interactive, has not announced pricing yet, but the game may adopt a Peak pricing model.

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January 18, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

More than a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from sale on Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation. The delisted games include: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The removal affects both lesser-known licensed games and beloved classics from LucasArts, such as Afterlife, which allows players to build infrastructures of heaven and hell, and other notable titles like Armed and Dangerous and Stunt Island. Players were not given prior notice about the delisting.

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January 17, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

Over a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation in gaming. Notable delisted games include the 1996 simulation game Afterlife, along with Armed and Dangerous, Lucidity, and Stunt Island. The complete list of removed titles is: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The absence of prior notice regarding the delisting has frustrated fans and collectors, highlighting the fragility of digital ownership.