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April 27, 2025

Utah-based director of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ addresses Sundance Film Festival’s big move

“A Minecraft Movie” is approaching a billion in global box office sales. Director Jared Hess expressed gratitude to fans for their support and creativity. He hinted at a possible sequel due to the film's success. The Sundance Film Festival will relocate from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, marking the end of a 40-year relationship with Park City. A poll showed that 56% of Utah residents are disappointed by this decision. Park City Mayor Nann Worel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox both expressed their disappointment, while the Utah Film Commission Director mentioned potential future opportunities for the state's film community.

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April 23, 2025

How to use the weird pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Players can obtain weird pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by trading a token with Tom before starting their journey to the continent. To utilize these pictos, players must reach Gestral Village, where they can interact with the merchant Jujubree in the bazaar. Jujubree will examine the weird pictos in the player's inventory, potentially leading to significant upgrades, such as enhancing an Augmented Aim picto from level two to level five. Players are encouraged to return to Jujubree with any additional weird pictos they find for further enhancements.

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April 23, 2025

How to use the old key in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The old key in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can be obtained during the expedition festival before arriving in Lumiere, but it is not usable until players progress significantly into act two. It unlocks a gate in the Old Lumiere area, which becomes accessible later in the game. Players must navigate through the story, which typically takes 15 to 25 hours, to reach Old Lumiere. To use the old key, players must follow specific steps starting from the Expedition 42 - Left Street rest point, including dropping down a hole in a broken pipe to access a locked grate. Unlocking this grate reveals a hidden Survivor log, a diary that tells the story of a resident of Old Lumiere.

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April 21, 2025

Steam’s latest themed sale is so specific it includes just 0.367% of the 135,000 game library

Valve has launched the Steam Box-Pushing Fest, dedicated exclusively to games that involve pushing boxes, running until April 28. The event features a selection of titles focused on this theme, including Patrick's Parabox, Stephen's Sausage Roll, Bonfire Peaks, and Sokobond Express. Participants can also earn a free animated avatar, frame, and sticker from the Steam Points Shop, all designed with a box theme.

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April 17, 2025

Jared Hess Is Still a Sundance Guy: Why the Smash Hit ‘Minecraft Movie’ Feels a Little Like an Indie Film

Jared Hess, director of “A Minecraft Movie,” admires Robert Eggers’ reinterpretation of “Nosferatu” for its distinct personality and unexpected storytelling elements. Hess gained recognition with “Napoleon Dynamite” at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, which became successful through word-of-mouth. “A Minecraft Movie” has earned over million at the box office after three weekends, significantly surpassing “Napoleon Dynamite's” total earnings. Hess's children served as unofficial consultants during the film's development, contributing to its personal touch. Adapting “Minecraft” posed challenges due to its lack of a traditional narrative, but it also allowed for creative freedom, particularly with the character of Steve. The film was primarily shot in Auckland, New Zealand, and Hess emphasized collaboration with game developers to balance fidelity to the source material with innovative storytelling. Despite mixed critical reception, Hess maintains his comedic style focused on character and story, and he hopes for broader opportunities in Hollywood.

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March 31, 2025

Jason Momoa talks ‘Minecraft’ movie, confirms ‘Dune 3’ return

Jason Momoa will star in the film adaptation of the video game "Minecraft" and will reprise his role in the third installment of the "Dune" franchise. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to have their wedding in Venice. Tom Hanks appeared in his son’s music video, which honors "Forrest Gump." Shannon Sharpe discussed the rise of athletes in podcasting. The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Colorado after 40 years in Utah. Vicky Nguyen shared her family's journey from Vietnam.

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March 31, 2025

A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star’s new album: What’s coming up this week

The highly anticipated Minecraft Movie will debut on Friday, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, the iconic realm of the Minecraft game. Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, has released his latest album, The Crux, under the musical alias Djo, with the single End of Beginning gaining viral success. SIX The Musical, featuring the original West End cast, will be released in cinemas on Sunday as a filmed stage production. Anticipation is building for the announcement of the Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, expected to reveal its price and launch date on Wednesday. Other highlights include Eid Live and Celebrity Eid on BBC One on Monday, the creator of Minecraft appearing on a podcast on Monday, the London Games Festival 2025 starting on Wednesday, South of Midnight's early access on Thursday, and new album releases from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, and Black Country, New Road on Friday.

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March 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: City builder fests, RPG bundles, cat freebies, and more

Humble has launched five new bundles, including the Dice and Destiny bundle featuring Disco Elysium, Pillars of Eternity - Definitive Edition, and Roadwarden at the starting tier price. For a higher tier price, players can access Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Obsidian Edition and Citizen Sleeper, while the final tier includes Broken Roads. The fourth edition of the Boomer Shooters bundle offers seven titles for a single tier price, including Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Turbo Overkill. The Epic Games Store is running a Spring Sale mystery giveaway with free games Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump available until April 3. The Steam City Building and Colony Sim Festival features significant discounts, along with various deals from major publishers and indie developers. The GOG store is also holding a spring sale with various highlights. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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March 27, 2025

Indie Game Festival to debut at Mumbai Comic Con: 40 Indian PC and console games at showcase – The Times of India

The inaugural Indie Game Utsav will take place at the Mumbai Comic Con on April 12-13, 2025, showcasing 40 homegrown PC and console games at the Jio World Convention Centre. Supported by Xbox, Xsolla, and Nodwin Gaming, the festival aims to help indie creators overcome challenges in the industry. PC gaming constitutes 22 percent of India's video game revenue, with a global Steam player base of 132 million. The event will facilitate interactions with international publishers like Krafton, Epic Games, and Devolver Digital, and will include networking events, pitch sessions, and skill-building workshops. Pre-event activities will feature a two-day session by RawFury, workshops by Epic Games, and a Game Maker Mixer. The festival's founder, Avichal Singh, aims to help quality indie games from India achieve success, reflecting the potential demonstrated by titles like Raji: An Ancient Epic.

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March 9, 2025

Amazon Prime is giving away these 20 games in March — get Fallout, Saints Row 3, and more free games now

Amazon has announced a selection of free PC games for Prime Gaming in March, including Saints Row: The Third Remastered, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, and Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition. Additionally, Prime members can stream various titles on Amazon Luna, such as WRC Generations Fully Loaded Edition, Splitlings, Strange Horticulture, and multiple Fortnite games.