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June 6, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 preview: The big games and developers to expect on Sunday’s livestream

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 10 AM Pacific. Anticipated titles include Gears of War: E-Day, Perfect Dark, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Everwild, and State of Decay 3. The Outer Worlds 2 will have its own dedicated stream following the main showcase. Expected announcements include Forza Horizon 6 or a new Forza Motorsport, and a new Call of Duty game, likely Modern Warfare 4. There may be updates on Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 from Blizzard, and a look at upcoming DLC for Starfield from Bethesda Game Studios. Other studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine are also expected to provide insights into their projects.

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June 3, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Threepeats Atop Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 1

The Minecraft Movie is being developed to adapt the popular block-building game into a cinematic experience, aiming to appeal to both gamers and newcomers. The film will explore the game's lore and creativity while introducing new characters and plotlines, and it is being produced in collaboration with Mojang Studios to maintain the game's core principles. It is expected to feature stunning visuals that reflect the game's blocky aesthetic and target a wider audience, including families. The success of the film could influence future adaptations of video games into movies.

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May 26, 2025

Minecraft Roll for Adventure: The Temple of the Charged Creeper Board Game Unveiled

A new board game titled “Minecraft: Roll for Adventure – The Temple of the Charged Creeper” is set to be released in August 2025, designed for 2 to 4 players. Players will take on the roles of Minecraft-inspired heroes, navigating a dynamic temple to stop the Charged Creeper. The game features modular board pieces, dice-rolling, cooperative gameplay, and elements of crafting and resource management. The game box will include 4 hero miniatures, Minecraft-themed dice, modular map tiles, monster tokens, and player boards. Pre-orders are expected to begin in July 2025.

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May 25, 2025

Microsoft Solitaire Turns 35 with Minecraft-Themed Deck; All You Need to Know

Microsoft has released a special Minecraft-themed deck for Microsoft Solitaire to celebrate the game's 35th anniversary. This limited-time, free deck features characters and elements from Minecraft and is available for all Solitaire modes, including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, and TriPeaks. Players can download the Microsoft Solitaire Collection from the Microsoft Store and unlock the Minecraft theme at no additional cost. The cards are designed in a pixelated art style, featuring characters like Steve, Alex, and Creepers, and the game environment includes a Minecraft-inspired backdrop.

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May 19, 2025

Minecraft inspired NFL 2025 schedule release removed due to licensing and tasteless joke

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts used Minecraft to unveil their 2025 NFL matchups. The Colts' video was taken down due to a licensing conflict with Microsoft, which owns Minecraft. The Colts included a crude joke about Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and an insensitive clip, leading to their apology for exceeding rights with Microsoft. Hill's agent stated that Hill found humor in the situation. The Chargers' video properly credited Microsoft, raising questions about the Colts' adherence to licensing agreements.

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May 18, 2025

How to Build an Automatic Crop Farm in Minecraft (2025 Guide)

In Minecraft, players can create automated farming systems to enhance productivity. To build a basic automated crop farm using wheat, follow these steps: 1. Collection System: Excavate a 9x9 area, lay powered rails activated by redstone torches, and place a hopper connected to a chest at one end. Use a hopper minecart to collect crops. 2. Farming Platform: Build a 9x9 dirt platform above the rails, place a water source block on a bottom slab in the center, till the soil, and sow seeds. 3. Villager Introduction: Enclose three sides of the farm, add a villager with seeds, and seal the area for the villager to plant and harvest crops. 4. Farmer Assignment: Place a composter on the water slab to designate the villager as a farmer for continuous planting and harvesting. 5. Lighting: Use torches to illuminate the farm for consistent crop growth. Notable community builds for inspiration include Shulkercraft's Auto Wheat Farm, JC Playz's Compact Farm, Shulkercraft's Potato/Carrot Variant, and CaptainOwl's TNT Tree Farm. Automated farms significantly reduce resource generation time and encourage experimentation with redstone mechanics and crop diversity.

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May 18, 2025

Top 8 Tips to Master Minecraft Dungeons in 2025

Minecraft Dungeons is a dungeon crawler with unique levels featuring random layouts, increasing difficulty, and various equipment and enemies. Players must understand enemy behaviors to prioritize threats, embrace higher difficulty modes for better loot and skill improvement, and learn boss mechanics for effective strategies. The dodge roll is essential for survival, and players should actively farm emeralds for gear while experimenting with different builds. Setting self-imposed challenges can enhance tactical skills, and teaching others can deepen one's understanding of the game. Regular updates introduce new content, making it important to stay informed to remain competitive. Success in the game requires adaptability, experimentation, and strategic planning.

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May 14, 2025

It took 15 YEARS for Minecraft to let us craft this item, but it’s finally coming (plus new music and more)

Minecraft is introducing the ability to craft saddles, a feature currently being tested by select insiders and expected to be unveiled at Minecraft Live in March 2025. Players have traditionally acquired saddles through scavenging, trading, or defeating enemies. The upcoming update will also include five new music tracks for various biomes and a collectible music disc titled "Tears," obtainable by defeating a Ghast with its own fireball. Additionally, two new friendly Ghast mob variants will be introduced, allowing players to ride them. Early builds for testing are available, while the official game drop will bring these new features to the broader community.

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May 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Comes to Digital, But When Will The ‘Minecraft’ Movie Be Streaming Free on HBO Max?

A Minecraft Movie will debut on video-on-demand on May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. Directed by Jared Hess, the film features a script by five writers and stars Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks, with Jack Black voicing the character Steve. The movie has grossed over 9 million globally, prompting Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. It will be available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, with prices varying by platform. Currently, it is not on any subscription-based streaming service, but it is expected to stream on Max eventually. The exact streaming date on Max is not yet announced, but it may be available around early to mid-July 2025 based on historical patterns.

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May 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ comes to digital, but when will the ‘Minecraft’…

A Minecraft Movie will be available for purchase or rental on various digital platforms starting May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a script by five writers, follows four human misfits in a cube-based world, with voices from Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black. It has grossed over 9 million globally, leading Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. The film will be priced at .99 to buy and .99 to rent on Amazon Prime, with a 48-hour rental window. It is not currently available on subscription streaming services but is expected to stream on Max in early to mid-July 2025, based on previous release patterns.