Easter egg Archives

AppWizard

July 26, 2025

You Can Now Pre-Order Your Very Own A Minecraft Movie Chicken Jockey Action Figure and Plush

The Minecraft Movie has grossed nearly a billion globally, leading to excitement among fans about a scene featuring the Chicken Jockey duo. Mattel has introduced two collectibles: the Minecraft Movie Chicken Jockey Large Scale Action Figure priced at .99 and the Minecraft Zombie Chicken Jockey Plush priced at .99. The action figure stands approximately 9 inches tall when seated and includes swappable face plates and multiple points of articulation. The plush measures 8 inches tall, made from premium fabrics, and features pixelated details. Both products are available for pre-order and showcased at the San Diego Comic-Con. Additionally, a Chicken Jockey Easter Egg is now available in Minecraft.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Steve’s Lava Chicken Song Added to Minecraft, but You’ll Need to Hunt a Chicken Jockey to Find It

A new update for Minecraft, version 1.21.93, introduces a remixed music disc featuring the Lava Chicken song from A Minecraft Movie, originally performed by Jack Black and reimagined by Hyper Potions. Players can obtain this remix by defeating a Chicken Jockey, a baby Zombie riding a Chicken. The remix has been noted for its catchy dubstep beats, even more addictive than the original. The song gained popularity after the film grossed nearly 5 million and became the shortest track to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song's lyrics include playful phrases like "la-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken," and it was created by Black in collaboration with director Jared Hess.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

Minecraft Developer Teases Something Big to Do With Copper, and Fans Think a Long-Lost Mob May Return

Recent cryptic messages from Minecraft's official social media channels hint at a significant development related to copper. The Minecraft X/Twitter account posted "C U in the mines!" and an Instagram post featured a cave interior with blocks spelling out "CU 29," along with the message: "Teleported Steve to 29, 11, 63.54." "Cu" is the chemical symbol for copper, "29" is its position on the periodic table, "11" indicates its group, and "63.54" denotes its atomic mass. Copper has been part of Minecraft, allowing players to harvest and smelt it into various forms. The game features multiple variants of copper, including exposed, weathered, and oxidized types. In 2021, Mojang introduced the concept of a copper golem during a Minecraft Live event, but it did not win the community vote. The copper golem was designed to function like a regular golem with the ability to press copper buttons at random and could oxidize over time. Fans speculate that the recent hints indicate a potential return of the copper golem. An official teaser on the Minecraft YouTube channel features director Agnes Larsson visiting a real-life mine, and observant fans noted a gameplay snippet showcasing a house resembling a copper golem made from copper blocks. Minecraft recently rolled out a significant graphical enhancement with its Vibrant Visuals update, limited to supported platforms.

Winsage

June 24, 2025

Microsoft fixes Windows Vista boot sound bug in latest Windows 11 Insider Build — adds Recall Homepage and customizable system indicators

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5661 (KB5060838), which addresses a bug that caused the Windows Vista startup sound to play instead of the Windows 11 melody. The update introduces new features, including the Recall Homepage for Copilot+ PCs, which provides a centralized view of recent activities and frequently accessed content. Users can access recent snapshots and a summary of the top three applications and websites they engaged with in the past 24 hours. Additionally, new settings for system hardware indicators allow users to reposition volume and brightness controls on the screen according to their preferences.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Minecraft brand boss Harry Elonen on building box-office bedlam into brand devotion

The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie received backlash, prompting the film's team to engage with fans and make significant changes. The film ultimately became the highest-grossing gaming movie, achieving 2.8 million in domestic ticket sales and surpassing the 2023 Super Mario Bros film. It generated nearly a billion dollars in global revenue for Warner Bros. Harry Elonen from Mojang Studios acknowledged the initial marketing missteps and emphasized the importance of emotional connections with fans. The team adapted their strategy based on fan feedback, leading to a successful second weekend box office hold of .6 million. The film's success was attributed to its authentic lore and emotional resonance, with Minecraft being the best-selling video game of all time, and players having spent over 68 million years in-game. The movie grossed over 0 million worldwide by early June, exceeding projections by over 30%. The marketing strategy included embedding Easter eggs and monitoring fan sentiment, resulting in a 6.3 times return on its 0 million production budget and a surge in merchandising.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Expect more ‘Chicken Jockey’ moments in movies. At least, if traditional brands start taking advice from Minecraft

The 'Chicken Jockey' easter egg in A Minecraft Movie highlights the connections between gaming culture and film. Harry Elonen, associate brand director of Minecraft, discussed this at SXSW London, noting that many casual players struggle to explain what a chicken jockey is due to its rarity in the game. The movie has grossed 8 million worldwide, making it the second most successful video game adaptation after The Super Mario Brothers Movie from 2023. A Minecraft Movie will be available for streaming on Max starting June 20.

AppWizard

March 30, 2025

No Sleep For Kaname Date will have us dreaming of AI: The Somnium Files’ deranged detective again this July

Yesterday's Nintendo Direct event announced several highlights for PC gamers, including a remaster of Saga Frontier 2, a remake of a PlayStation 2 Shin Megami Tensei spinoff, and a next-gen Super Robot Wars game in English. The reveal of No Sleep For Kaname Date, the latest installment in the AI: The Somnium Files series, is set to launch on Steam in July. The game features the return of detective Kaname Date, who will rescue Vtuber Iris Sagan. The series consists of story-driven point-and-click adventures where players solve crimes by diving into dreams, aided by AI companion Aiba. This installment will include 'real-world' escape rooms with more coherent puzzles. Kotaro Uchikoshi takes on the role of assistant scenario director, while Kazuya Yamada is the primary writer. The game is anticipated to explore the B-plot from the previous game, The Nirvana Initiative.

BetaBeacon

December 27, 2024

Google’s latest Easter egg invites you to try your luck at Squid Game’s Red Light, Green Light game

Google has released a Squid Game Easter egg that can be accessed by searching for "Squid Game" on Google. The Easter egg is an in-browser game based on the Red Light, Green Light game from the show.