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Netflix has released a new game called Thronglets, inspired by an episode from the latest season of Black Mirror. The game combines elements of Tamagotchi and Pokémon and explores dark and existential themes.
Humble Bundle has launched the Return to Metroidvanias Bundle, allowing players to pay what they want for up to eight acclaimed PC titles. Starting at a minimum price, buyers receive two games: Gato Roboto and Monster Sanctuary. At a higher tier, players can access three additional titles: Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Islets, and Astalon: Tears of the Earth. The complete bundle, available at the highest tier, includes all previously mentioned games plus Grime, Berserk Boy, and BioGun. All games are provided as official Steam keys, with most playable on the Steam Deck, although BioGun may have performance issues. The bundle is available until April 30.
In 2025, McDonald's introduced the Minecraft Movie Meal, targeting adults who enjoy the game and collector culture. The meal includes a choice of a Big Mac Meal or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets Meal, medium fries, and a drink, along with unique add-ons: a limited-edition Nether Flame BBQ Sauce, one of six collectible toys reimagined in Minecraft form, and a digital unlock code for exclusive Minecraft skins and a McDonaldland Add-On Pack. This offering reflects a shift towards catering to adults seeking nostalgic and intentional experiences, as food prices rise and Gen Z emerges as a significant consumer group. The meal aligns with drop culture, featuring limited availability and resale potential, similar to previous successful campaigns like the Adult Happy Meal.
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.
McDonald’s Happy Meals have evolved into cultural artifacts, reflecting the interests of different eras, such as Beanie Babies in the '90s, Star Wars collectibles in the 2000s, and Pokémon trading cards in 2025. The introduction of the Minecraft Movie Meal highlights McDonald’s engagement with a cultural phenomenon that resonates with Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. Food and gaming have become intertwined, with 56% of Gen Alpha spending weekends gaming, making it a key avenue for social interaction. Minecraft incorporates food as a vital gameplay component, emphasizing its role in community experiences. McDonald’s has successfully leveraged nostalgia and pop culture collaborations, with the Minecraft Movie Meal fostering intergenerational bonding similar to the Pokémon Happy Meal. This meal signifies the ongoing evolution of food, play, and nostalgia, reflecting the convergence of digital and physical play in contemporary culture.
Developers are exploring new methods to benchmark generative AI models, with one initiative being the Minecraft Benchmark (MC-Bench), a platform for head-to-head competitions among AI models that generate unique Minecraft creations. Users vote on the performances without knowing which AI created each entry. The project, created by 12th-grade student Adi Singh, leverages Minecraft's universal recognition to evaluate AI capabilities. MC-Bench currently has eight volunteer contributors and has received support from major AI companies like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Alibaba. The focus is on simple builds, with plans to scale to more complex tasks. MC-Bench requires models to write code for requested builds, making it easier for users to assess the quality of creations visually. Singh believes the scores from MC-Bench provide meaningful insights into AI performance compared to traditional text-based benchmarks.
Warner Bros and Legendary’s A Minecraft Movie is projected to exceed million in its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, following a three-week tracking period by NRG. The film has generated significant buzz among young audiences, particularly boys, and has an unaided awareness score of 13, which is lower than The Super Mario Bros Movie’s score of 20 but higher than Pokémon Detective Pikachu's debut score. The film is set to release on April 4, with tickets on sale since February 27. Directed by Jared Hess, it features a cast including Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Jennifer Coolidge, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks.
