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Fossil Debuts Minecraft-Inspired Watches and More Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s Hollywood Premiere
AppWizard
March 7, 2025

Fossil Debuts Minecraft-Inspired Watches and More Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s Hollywood Premiere

The live-action Minecraft Movie is set to be released on April 4. Fossil has launched a new collection called Fossil x Minecraft, featuring chronograph watches, leather wallets, and bracelets inspired by the game, priced between and 0. The collection includes watches designed after Grass Block and Deepslate, with block-textured cases and iron tool-inspired subhands. The wallets come in brown bi-fold and black passcase styles, made from Leather Working Group-approved leather. Each item is packaged in a limited-edition keepsake storage tin. Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies since its release in 2009 and was acquired by Microsoft in 2014 for .5 billion. The collection is available for purchase at fossil.com.
Minecraft LIVE Goes Live 22nd March
AppWizard
March 7, 2025

Minecraft LIVE Goes Live 22nd March

Mojang Studios announced that the Minecraft LIVE event will return on March 22nd, featuring exclusive insights from developers, new game content, and special movie content related to Minecraft. Details for the live stream will be available on Minecraft’s official website.
The next Minecraft Live show is coming with new game updates, the Minecraft movie, and more
AppWizard
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.
Minecraft 25w08a snapshot patch notes: New spawn eggs, wolf sounds, and more - The Times of India
AppWizard
February 21, 2025

Minecraft 25w08a snapshot patch notes: New spawn eggs, wolf sounds, and more – The Times of India

Mojang Studios has released the Minecraft 25w08a update snapshot, which includes retextured spawn eggs in creative mode, making them visually distinct and easier to identify. The update also introduces unique sounds for wolves, with each wolf having its own audio personality categorized into seven types. Additionally, a new plant block called leaf litter has been added for testing, featuring color variations based on biomes.
Minecraft creator Notch and his next move
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

Minecraft creator Notch and his next move

Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft and founder of Mojang Studios, has been largely absent from game development since selling Mojang to Microsoft for .5 billion in 2014. Recently, he launched a social media poll to gauge interest in his next project, considering either a new game or a sequel to Minecraft. He expressed interest in developing a roguelike game but acknowledged the legal challenges of creating a Minecraft sequel without Microsoft's approval. Following the poll, he decided to develop a roguelike dungeon crawler titled "Levers and Chests," despite some fans' disappointment over the lack of a Minecraft sequel. Microsoft has distanced itself from Persson since the acquisition, removing references to him from Minecraft and excluding him from the game's tenth-anniversary celebration. Persson's new project will retain a voxel/pixelated art style reminiscent of Minecraft, and he aims to create a game that honors Minecraft's legacy while respecting Mojang's intellectual property.
'Minecraft' Gets Free "CyberSafe AI" DLC, Teaching AI Literacy to a New Generation
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

‘Minecraft’ Gets Free “CyberSafe AI” DLC, Teaching AI Literacy to a New Generation

Mojang Studios and Microsoft released the "CyberSafe AI" DLC as part of their educational content series, aimed at teaching users about the applications and challenges of artificial intelligence. The DLC is free and available on the Minecraft Marketplace. A Microsoft Global Online Safety Survey indicates that in 2024, 51% of individuals reported using generative AI, up from 38% in 2023, with Generation Z leading at 64%. The DLC allows players to simulate AI usage while learning about the importance of verifying AI-generated information. The CyberSafe series has achieved over 80 million downloads since its launch in 2022, focusing on digital citizenship skills. The experience encourages critical questioning of AI content and emphasizes the need for human oversight in AI systems. Families can access additional resources through the Minecraft Family Cyber Toolkit and Xbox's family gaming platform.
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