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May 30, 2026

Minecraft Live 2026 Returns to Convention Stage at TwitchCon: LEGO Dungeons II Set Revealed

Minecraft Live returned to a physical stage for the first time since 2016, broadcasting from the Twitch Rivals Arena at TwitchCon Rotterdam on May 30, 2026. This event is the first Minecraft Live broadcast from a physical convention since MINECON 2016. The LEGO set 21591, The Twisted Warden Battle, was unveiled, featuring 438 pieces and set to release on August 1, 2026, for .99 / £44.99 / €49.99. The set includes four hero minifigures and a buildable Twisted Warden boss figure. The Chaos Cubed update, designated Java Edition 26.2 and Bedrock Edition 26.30, is expected to be released in mid-to-late June 2026. Minecraft Dungeons II is confirmed for a fall 2026 launch on multiple platforms. Two in-game rewards, the Builder Cape and Crafter Cape, are available for viewers and TwitchCon attendees, respectively.

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May 23, 2026

Swatting hoax sees cops raid elderly Minecraft player’s home

Sue Jacquot, also known as GrammaCrackers, experienced a swatting incident on May 18 while she was asleep at home. Armed police officers responded to a false report, with around 20 police cars and five SWAT vans arriving at her residence. Jacquot's grandson noted the spectacle outside, and the responding officers treated her with respect, even requesting her autograph. One officer suspected the call was a hoax after seeing her livestreaming setup. Despite the incident, Jacquot resumed her Minecraft livestream the next morning, harvesting around 60 Nether warts for potions.

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May 22, 2026

‘Minecraft’ Streamer GrammaCrackers Targeted in Swatting Incident During Charity Livestream

An 81-year-old "Minecraft" content creator known as GrammaCrackers experienced a swatting attack during a livestream, leading to a significant police response at her home. The false emergency report resulted in police vehicles, SWAT teams, and aerial surveillance units arriving at her residence. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and GrammaCrackers humorously reflected on the incident afterward. The online community has since rallied to support her fundraising efforts for her grandson's cancer treatment.

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November 20, 2025

YouTube tests an in-app private messaging feature again

YouTube is reintroducing its private messaging feature, which was discontinued in 2019, to a select group of users aged 18 and older in Ireland and Poland. Users can share videos, including long-form videos, Shorts, and livestreams, within the mobile app through a full-screen chat interface accessed via the Share button. The feature supports one-on-one conversations and group chats, allowing users to respond with text, videos, or emojis. To ensure user safety, participants must send invites to chat, can unsend messages, block users, and report violations. YouTube will monitor messages for compliance with Community Guidelines.

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November 18, 2025

Silent Hill f fans reckon that its recent casual difficulty patch was inspired by the lead actor’s livestreamed struggles with the game

Silent Hill f has received an update that includes a casual difficulty mode, faster New Game Plus runs, and fewer mandatory combat encounters. The update may have been influenced by lead actor Konatsu Kato, who has been engaging with fans through popular livestreams of her gameplay. Her streams have attracted millions of views, and some fans have dubbed the new difficulty setting "Konatsu mode." There is speculation that Kato's playthrough could have impacted Konami's decision to introduce the easier difficulty option. Prior to the update, Silent Hill f was already praised as a significant title in the series.

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October 23, 2025

STAGE+ Celebrates World Opera Day with New Android App

Deutsche Grammophon has expanded its streaming service, STAGE+, to Android users, coinciding with World Opera Day on October 25. Subscribers can enjoy free streaming events, including performances such as Pretty Yende and Nadine Sierra in Concert from the Philharmonie de Paris, Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” from the Royal Opera House, and Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” from the Wiener Staatsoper. STAGE+ has partnered with the Metropolitan Opera to offer four operas by March 2026, including Verdi’s “La traviata” and Massenet’s “Cinderella.” The platform features over 50 livestreams annually and more than 1500 video-on-demand offerings, along with over 7000 audio albums. The STAGE+ app is available on Android Mobile, Google Play, and Samsung Galaxy Stores.

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October 20, 2025

Duet Night Abyss codes October 2025

Duet Night Abyss is a 3D action gacha game that does not feature character gacha mechanics, instead offering gems for skins, outfits, and customization. The game is set to launch on October 28, 2024, following a redesign based on player feedback, eliminating traditional gacha and stamina systems. Currently, there are no active codes, but players can expect pre-release codes during a livestream on October 25. The code redemption process will be clarified at launch, likely involving navigation to the settings page or in-game store. Players can anticipate additional codes during future livestreams and social media announcements.

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August 14, 2025

Gamescom 2025 schedule: All the showcases and events you can watch this year

Gamescom 2025 will take place in Cologne, Germany, featuring various events and showcases. Key highlights include: - Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 19 at 8 pm CEST, with updates on Resident Evil Requiem and the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion. - The Future Games Show on August 20 at 8 pm CEST, hosted by David Hayter and Maggie Robertson. - The Awesome Indies showcase on August 21 at 6 pm CEST, focusing on indie titles. - Xbox will present broadcasts on August 20 and 21 at 6 am PT, featuring Grounded 2, Black Ops 7, and The Outer Worlds 2. - Bethesda will host broadcasts over three days starting August 22, including developer interviews and game showcases.

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August 1, 2025

Battlefield 6: All the key details on EA’s ‘most ambitious’ Battlefield yet

Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10, 2025. The first open beta begins on August 7, with three testing periods: August 7-8 (Battlefield Labs members only), August 9-10 (open to everyone), and August 14-17 (open to everyone). Key features of Battlefield 6 include nine maps at launch, standard 64-player lobbies, a reintroduced single-player campaign, removal of Specialists in favor of traditional classes, a new playlist with class restrictions, the return of Battlefield Portal's custom game modes, and hints at a battle royale mode. The minimum system requirements are a 64-bit processor and operating system, Windows 10, Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB, DirectX Version 12, broadband internet connection, and 55 GB available storage. The recommended specifications include Windows 11, Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT, DirectX Version 12, broadband internet connection, and 80 GB available storage.

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June 16, 2025

This week in PC games: FBC Firebreak, alt-history XCOM and the chance to date your toilet

A remastered trilogy of GEX has launched, along with a co-op climbing game called Peak and a game titled Nightmare Frontier, which combines elements of weird western and XCOM. The first-person action game Blessed Burden features players as the last surviving priest in hell, while Crown Gambit is a strategic deck-building game involving paladins. Broken Arrow is a real-time strategy game set in the Baltic states with over 300 units, contrasting with the pixel art adventure Vessels Of Decay, set in post-apocalyptic Scandinavia.