creative journey Archives

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November 30, 2025

Squared Media

David R.B. created the YouTube channel Squared Media over a decade ago, focusing on Minecraft animations that have evolved from episodic content to grand cinematic experiences. The channel's standout video, “Animation Life,” has 250 million views, while other notable videos include “Song of War” with 64 million views and “Worlds Apart” with 41 million views. The animations feature unique storylines, improved quality, and themes of sacrifice and battling evil, with five tutorials available for aspiring animators using Blender. The content includes frequent violence, minimal blood, and darker themes typical of the Minecraft universe, such as potion-drinking and battles against necromancers. The oldest series, a Halo animation, contains some mild language, while the Minecraft content is generally suitable for a younger audience despite its violent elements.

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November 12, 2025

Remix makes sending photos to friends even more fun on Google Messages.

A new feature called Remix is being introduced in Google Messages, allowing users to creatively edit and reimagine photos using the Nano Banana from the Gemini image model. Users can access Remix by long-pressing a photo in a chat or selecting an image from their gallery. The feature is inclusive, enabling friends to view remixed images regardless of their phone type, and works in group chats. Currently, Remix is available exclusively on Android devices. The feature rollout begins in November 2025, availability may vary by region, and users must be 18 years or older.

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November 5, 2025

Obsidian knows we want “the next Fallout New Vegas,” but it’s finding more “joy” in original creations like The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment is currently focused on developing its own original projects, such as Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2, rather than pursuing a sequel to Fallout New Vegas. The studio's VP of operations, Marcus Morgan, acknowledged the ongoing fan interest in a New Vegas sequel but emphasized that this year is dedicated to celebrating their own creations. Obsidian aims to explore its creative potential and prioritize depth in storytelling, distancing itself from past franchises.

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November 4, 2025

Fall Guys vet found new studio Panic Stations

A group of former Mediatonic employees has established a new studio called Panic Stations, which includes key figures from the development of Fall Guys, such as engineering director Steve Taylor, art and music director Dan Hoang, design director Joe Walsh, social and community expert Oliver Hindle, and commercial director Josh Tarrant. Founding partner Paul Croft co-founded Mediatonic in 2005. Panic Stations is developing a physics-based co-op title and is part of the Skeleton Crew group of developers.

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October 13, 2025

The Minecraft Copper Cape Quest is almost over, and Mojang’s giving me no excuse for missing this freebie

The Copper Cape Quest event in Minecraft allows players to earn a Copper Cape through three methods: 1. In-Game Method: Players can unlock the cape by placing a copper statue, which can be done by waiting for a Copper Golem to oxidize and then placing it back down, or by spawning one in Creative Mode. This must be completed by October 20, 2025. 2. Out-of-Game Method: Players can earn the cape by watching five minutes of Minecraft content on Twitch or three minutes on TikTok. This task must be completed by November 19, 2025. 3. Real-Life Method: Attendees of TwitchCon San Diego from October 17 to October 19, 2025, can obtain a physical code from the Minecraft booth, which must be redeemed by November 19, 2025. Over 75 million golems have been constructed and more than 500 million items organized during this event.

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October 13, 2025

Motion Twin says it was good to leave Dead Cells behind

French game developer Motion Twin has halted updates for its title, Dead Cells, to focus on their new project, Windblown. Artist and level designer Gwen Massé stated that this decision marks the end of an era for Dead Cells and allows the studio to concentrate fully on Windblown, which is currently in development and launched into Steam Early Access in October 2024. Massé emphasized that this shift has enabled the studio to pursue more ambitious projects.

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September 23, 2025

Yoko Taro wanted Nier: Automata to be ‘a story I’d have trouble grasping myself,’ so job done, then goes on amazing extended digression about cubes and ‘aspiring to perfect’ them

Nier: Automata features 26 possible endings and showcases complex storytelling. Director Yoko Taro expressed that the game's development was challenging, stating he had "no idea where to start" and sought a fresh perspective for each project. He reflects on his creative process as an ongoing refinement, comparing storytelling to sculpting a cube from clay, where imperfections remain. Taro acknowledges the pressure of deadlines, which leads to a bittersweet conclusion where he feels some satisfaction but also recognizes flaws. He notes that revisiting past works can evoke nostalgia, and while he never feels he has created the perfect scenario, he finds solace in the effort invested. Taro embraces the transient nature of creativity, acknowledging the need for closure despite the absence of complete satisfaction.

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August 26, 2025

Hollow Knight sees huge Steam player spike following Silksong date

Hollow Knight reached a peak of 40,558 concurrent players on Steam, up from 8,000 the previous week. The game had 20,324 simultaneous users in May 2022, coinciding with the last trailer release for the sequel, Silksong. Hollow Knight has surpassed 15 million copies sold, with increased interest following the announcement of Silksong's release date on September 4th. Team Cherry's co-founder Ari Gibson stated that the game's development is progressing well, emphasizing the creative journey and dispelling concerns about delays.

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August 22, 2025

Minecraft Creative vs Survival

Minecraft features two primary modes: Creative and Survival. In Creative mode, players are invulnerable and can focus on building and experimenting without danger. This mode is ideal for familiarizing oneself with the game’s features. Survival mode presents a challenging experience where players engage in an endgame quest to defeat the Ender Dragon and must manage resources to thrive. Additionally, there are other gameplay options: Hardcore mode, where players have only one life and lose all progress upon death; Spectator mode, which allows exploration without interaction; and Adventure mode, focused on player-created maps with restrictions on damaging the environment.

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August 13, 2025

Move over, Ghibli trend: Google’s new feature turns photos into cartoons

Google has announced a new Remix feature for the Photos app that allows users to creatively reimagine their photos in various artistic styles, such as Anime or Comic Book. Users can access this feature in the "Create New" section and have the option to regenerate outcomes if they are not satisfied. The introduction of Remix is accompanied by improvements to the app's photo-to-video generation capabilities, enabling users to animate their photos with actions like throwing confetti. The rollout of the Remix feature is expected to happen soon.