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October 25, 2025

LEGO Minecraft 2026 Sets Officially Announced

LEGO is launching a new collection of LEGO Minecraft sets in January 2026, revealed at the MCM Comic Con London 2025. The collection includes seven sets: 1. Steve Tiaga’s Adventure (21583) - 79 pieces, designed for ages 6+, features a Steve minifigure, a Creeper™, a fox, and a baby bunny, with a TNT feature for hidden treasures. 2. Nether & End Portal Journey (21584) - 192 pieces, for ages 7+, includes a Cool Hero minifigure, an Enderman, and a baby hoglin, with access to small builds from different biomes. 3. Chicken Farm (21585) - 233 pieces, for ages 7+, features a chicken-shaped coop, a fox, and a baby zombie, with movable wings and fun accessories. 4. The Pale Garden (21586) - 243 pieces, for ages 7+, includes a creaking tree, a Creeper™, and a skeleton, with imaginative accessories like a campfire. 5. Zombie Dungeon (21587) - 284 pieces, for ages 8+, set in a desert biome with a Wastelands Wanderer, a rotating zombie-spawning chamber, and additional accessories. 6. The Fox (21588) - 497 pieces, for ages 10+, a detailed recreation of a Minecraft fox with movable legs and a rotatable neck. 7. Mini Biomes (21589) - 797 pieces, for ages 12+, includes five removable biomes and five microfigures, featuring unique elements and a reversible backdrop. 8. Wither Battle (21590) - 494 pieces, for ages 8+, features a Crimson Warrior battling skeletons in a warped forest biome, with a Nether portal and crafting table.

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September 9, 2025

What Sebastian Hansen wants from the inevitable Minecraft movie sequel

A Minecraft Movie has grossed 5 million at the box office, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2025 and surpassing all Marvel Studios releases. Anticipation for a sequel is high, with industry insiders expecting an announcement soon. Sebastian Hansen, who played Henry, expressed his excitement for a potential sequel and praised director Jared Hess for his unique storytelling style. Hansen hopes the sequel will introduce new characters and more action.

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August 16, 2025

The heart-warming story behind A Minecraft Movie’s touching Technoblade tribute, according to actor Sebastian Hansen

In 2022, following Technoblade's passing from cancer, the phrase "Technoblade never dies" became a mantra in the Minecraft community, reflecting his lasting legacy as a content creator with nearly 11 million YouTube subscribers. Sebastian Hansen, an actor in the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, sought to honor Technoblade by requesting a tribute in the film from director Jared Hess. Hansen presented photos and ideas for the tribute, which culminated in a scene where his character points to a pig wearing a crown, resembling Technoblade's avatar, while Jack Black's character refers to the pig as "a legend." This moment serves as a tribute to Technoblade's impact on the gaming community.

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May 20, 2025

Nazara Technologies acquires UK’s console gaming publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore

Nazara Technologies has acquired UK-based PC and console game publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore (£21.7 million), marking its largest international acquisition to date. This acquisition gives Nazara complete ownership of Curve, which has a portfolio of indie games with over 100 million downloads worldwide, including titles like Human Fall Flat and Lawn Mowing Simulator. The move aims to diversify Nazara's offerings beyond mobile gaming into the PC and console markets, valued at over 0 billion globally. Curve Games reported revenues of Rs 263.5 crore and EBITDA of Rs 114.4 crore in 2024. Nazara plans to allocate Rs 800–1,000 crore for further acquisitions targeting global gaming studios. Other notable acquisitions by Nazara include Fusebox Games, Moonshine Technology, Comic Con India, and others. As of 2:29 pm, Nazara shares were trading at Rs 1,292.8 on the BSE.

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April 11, 2025

Indie Game Utsav Steam sale features 110+ Indian games with discounts up to 80% – The Times of India

Indie Game Utsav and Comic Con India are hosting their first Steam sale from April 10 to 20, 2025, featuring over 110 Indian-made and Indian-origin PC games at discounts of up to 80%. The event will be highlighted on Steam's global frontpage from April 18 to 20. Concurrently, Indie Game Utsav will debut at the Mumbai Comic Con 2025 on April 12-13, showcasing over 40 indie games for PC and console. Industry partners include Intel, Xbox, Xsolla, Specter, and Nodwin Gaming, with IGDA India as the community partner. Featured titles include Bao Bao's Cozy Laundromat, Fears to Fathom, and Raji: An Ancient Epic, along with upcoming titles for wishlisting. The Steam sale page will remain active until April 20 at 11 PM IST.