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March 6, 2025

The next Minecraft Live show is coming with new game updates, the Minecraft movie, and more

Mojang Studios is shifting its strategy for community engagement by moving from major Minecraft Live events to smaller, more frequent showcases to enhance transparency and keep players informed. The next Minecraft Live is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT. It will be streamed on Minecraft.net/Live, YouTube, and Twitch. The event will include three segments: insights into the Minecraft franchise, announcements for future content updates for Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, and details about 'A Minecraft Movie' featuring Jack Black, set to premiere on April 4, 2025. Speculation suggests potential updates may include enhancements to Minecraft's ecosystems and the introduction of regional variants for mobs. The community welcomes the shift towards more frequent updates but hopes they will remain significant and exciting.

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March 3, 2025

Sumo sells Secret Mode to Emona Capital

UK-based gaming company Sumo Group has divested its publishing label, Secret Mode, to Emona Capital, with the leadership team continuing to guide the label's creative direction. The financial details of the transaction are undisclosed, and Secret Mode will remain an independent publisher. Ed Blincoe and James Schall expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and the opportunity to focus on indie game publishing. Emona Capital's managing partner, Dominik Dolenec, noted the potential for supporting Secret Mode's mission in the independent games sector. Secret Mode was founded in 2020 by Sumo Group, which is shifting towards a work-for-hire business model.

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December 13, 2024

The Game Awards was stacked with even more big reveals than we expected this year

The Game Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary with numerous announcements and reveals. Highlights included: - Elden Ring: Nightreign: A standalone spin-off set for release in 2025, featuring preset characters with unique abilities and a roguelike format. - Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny: Introduced a new alien faction, the Illuminates, and is available now. - Split Fiction: A co-op adventure game by Hazelight Studios, launching on March 6, 2025. - Borderlands 4: Introduced a new planet, four Vault Hunters, and a focus on high-tech gameplay. - Thick as Thieves: A PvPvE stealth game set in an early 20th-century city, scheduled for a 2026 release. - The Witcher 4: Confirmed featuring Ciri, with a cinematic trailer showcasing a dark narrative. - Stage Fright: A co-op escape room game from the creators of Overcooked. - Project Century: An action-oriented game set in 1915 Japan, details are limited. - Untitled gen Design game: A project by Fumito Ueda, in development for over four years. - The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost: A sequel set for early access in 2026, introducing cooperative gameplay. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: A new sci-fi adventure by Naughty Dog featuring a bounty hunter.

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December 6, 2024

The PC Gaming Show’s best trailers: creepy aliens, strategic turtles, and desktop platformers

The recent PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcased several upcoming indie games. 1. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - A sequel to Moonlighter, blending action RPG elements with shopkeeping, set for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown - A turn-based strategy game from Strange Scaffold, launching on PC in 2025. 3. Cairn - A rock-climbing adventure and survival game with a free demo available on Steam, focusing on co-op gameplay, with early access expected next year. 4. The Legend of Baboo - An adventure game inspired by Middle Eastern fables, releasing in 2025 on PC and Xbox. 5. Abyssus - A co-op shooter set in a "brinepunk" world, entering alpha on December 6th, with a full release planned for next year. 6. MainFrames - A platformer set within a desktop PC interface, launching on PC and Nintendo Switch on March 6th. 7. Deepest Fear - A sci-fi horror game combining Metroidvania and FPS elements, with a release date yet to be announced for PC. 8. Blue Prince - A reimagining of Myst, inviting players to explore Mt. Holly manor, with a potential launch in the upcoming spring.

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December 5, 2024

How to watch the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted 2024 for another look at Avowed, The Thing: Remastered, and more

The PC Gaming Show Most Wanted is scheduled for December 5 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET. It will be streamed on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, featuring localized subtitles in Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. Highlights include a Q&A with Avowed game director Carrie Patel, insights into Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a look at Killing Floor 3, details on The Thing: Remastered, and information about Mike Laidlaw's title, Eternal Strands. A group called "The Council," consisting of over 80 industry figures, will vote on 25 PC games to spotlight for the upcoming year. Notable members include John Romero and Brian Fargo.

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September 29, 2024

Minecraft’s Bundles Of Bravery update will add hardcore mode and carrier bags

Minecraft's annual showcase stream announced the Bundles Of Bravery update for the Bedrock Edition, introducing a hardcore mode with permadeath mechanics and innovative inventory management features. The hardcore mode allows players to navigate the game with only one life, automatically generating a new world upon death. The update also includes bundles, craftable bags that optimize inventory space by allowing players to store multiple items in a single slot. Although bundles were previously tested and scrapped in 2020, they are now set for a successful launch. A specific release date for the update has not been provided, but Mojang plans to release smaller, more frequent updates for Minecraft.

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August 28, 2024

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster announced for consoles, PC alongside Argonaut Games revival

Argonaut Games, established in 1982 by Jez San, is returning as a boutique publisher after its closure in October 2004. The studio will release a remastered version of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, originally launched in September 1997, on all current consoles and PC in 2024. The remaster features enhanced high-definition graphics, modernized control mechanics, and a digital museum called the Crocipedia, which includes development assets like game design documents and concept art. Co-CEOs Gary Sheinwald and Mike Arkin expressed their commitment to honoring the original game's legacy while appealing to new audiences. A teaser trailer and screenshots of the remastered game have been released.

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June 11, 2024

Xbox shows off new Doom, Call of Duty and Perfect Dark in 2024 showcase

The 2024 Xbox Showcase unveiled new titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and a new Gears of War prequel. Other announcements included a Perfect Dark reboot, new Fable and Avowed games, expansions for World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, and new titles from EA, Square Enix, Kepler Interactive, GSC Game World, and Rebellion. Microsoft also announced the release of three new Xbox Series consoles.