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AppWizard
May 18, 2025
A Minecraft Movie grossed nearly a billion since its release in early April and is now available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. The film features a blend of live-action and CGI, starring Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Jack Black as Steve. It is not currently available on Netflix or Hulu, as it is a Warner Bros. production expected to transition to Max eventually. The movie may start streaming on Max around early July 2025, but this has not been officially confirmed.
AppWizard
May 8, 2025
A Minecraft Movie will be available for digital purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV starting May 13, with DVD and Blu-ray copies releasing on June 24. The movie features Jack Black and includes additional content such as behind-the-scenes footage. The film's theatrical release saw chaotic audience behavior, including shouting and throwing popcorn, leading to police intervention, which director Jared Hess found amusing.
AppWizard
October 15, 2024
Valve's update to the Steam storefront clarifies that purchasing a game on Steam grants a license rather than ownership, stating that "The Content and Services are licensed, not sold." This change has raised concerns among Steam's 123 million active users, especially in light of California's “AB 2426,” which requires digital storefronts to inform consumers that they are acquiring a license instead of outright ownership. The law affects various digital products, and non-compliance could lead to fines. An example of the implications of this shift is seen with Ubisoft's The Crew, which was delisted from Steam, resulting in users losing access to the game. This situation has prompted some users to reconsider their purchasing habits and consider physical copies for true ownership.
AppWizard
October 12, 2024
Steam has added a message on its shopping cart page stating that a purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam, clarifying that users do not acquire ownership of a game. This update follows Valve's revision of its subscriber agreement and comes amid ongoing discussions about digital ownership and consumer rights. The message likely responds to consumer backlash against game publishers who have discontinued support for online titles, as seen in incidents like Ubisoft's discontinuation of services for The Crew. Additionally, a new California law requires retailers to inform consumers that digital games can be revoked at any time, prompting Valve's proactive measure to ensure compliance. GOG is also reviewing its checkout messaging in light of these developments.
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