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July 24, 2026

Pixel Party Free Add On

Two friends visited an arcade filled with games and competed for leaderboard positions, winning prizes such as cosmetic items and food. They announced the release of the free Chaos Cubed: Pixel Party add-on by Hogskull Labs, which includes a quest to find the Arcade Cave containing five unique arcade machines. Players can engage in minigames that utilize sulfur cube physics, such as Netherball, Metal Mania, Paint Frenzy, and Void Pinball. Completing challenges in these games can earn players collectible pet spawners, while the Rewards Kiosk offers cosmetics, plushies, and consumables based on performance. The add-on also provides tools for creative players to build their own arcade experiences in Creative Mode. The add-on is available at the Minecraft Marketplace and requires Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

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July 22, 2026

Gardaland Resort Launches Minecraft Meet The Mobs — an Italian exclusive event, coming to real life for the first time this summer

Gardaland Resort is hosting the Minecraft Meet the Mobs event, running until 28 August 2026, making it the only location in Italy and one of two in Europe to feature this event. Guests can interact with Minecraft characters like Steve, the creeper, and the chicken jockey, and participate in themed activities. The event includes the Minecraft Hub, where visitors can take photos and enjoy themed snacks, and the Baby Mobs Trail, an interactive adventure across six areas featuring baby mobs. Completing the trail rewards guests with a digital prize. Additional activities include Mob Hunt and Zombie Freeze, and exclusive merchandise is available for purchase.

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July 21, 2026

Gardaland unveils “Minecraft Meet the Mobs”: the Minecraft world comes | inItaly | Ambasciatori del Territorio

From July 20 to August 28, 2026, Gardaland Resort will host the "Minecraft Meet the Mobs" event, featuring interactive experiences for families and children. Attendees can meet characters like Steve, Creeper, and Chicken Jockey, visit a themed area with merchandise and snacks, and explore a Baby Mobs Trail with six game-inspired environments. Families can participate in group games such as Mob Hunt and Zombie Freeze. The event emphasizes collaborative play and offers collectible rewards. It is advisable to check Gardaland's official channels for details on opening times, ticketing, and accessibility, and booking in advance is recommended. The location is Via Derna, 4, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda VR, Italia, with coordinates 45.4562903, 10.7133011.

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July 17, 2026

Family Movie Night Coming To Carlsbad

Attendees of the upcoming movie screening can enjoy a Minecraft-themed FunZone featuring bounce houses, obstacle races, craft stations, and games. Wristbands will provide access to these activities. Food options available for purchase include pizza, nachos, hot dogs, ice cream, and popcorn.

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June 12, 2026

‘Minecraft’ pop-up event coming to Alton Towers this summer

Merlin Entertainments is enhancing its partnership with Minecraft by launching the 'Minecraft Meet the Mobs' pop-up experience at Alton Towers from July 18 to August 28. This event allows guests to interact with baby mobs in six Minecraft-themed scenes and includes activities like a mob trail for exclusive in-game rewards. Guests can also take photos with characters such as Iron Golem and Creeper, and enjoy themed snacks and merchandise. The experience is included with standard park admission. Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, with over 350 million copies sold, and is set to become the first-ever theme park land at Chessington World of Adventures in a £50 million project opening in 2027. Merlin's collaboration with Mojang Studios was announced in 2024, with plans to invest over £85 million in new attractions in the UK and US.

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May 9, 2026

This underloved Dead by Daylight rival is just $1, thanks to Fanatical’s latest bundle

Dead by Daylight is a popular asymmetrical horror game celebrating its 10th anniversary, where players can escape as survivors or hunt as killers. Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a competing game featuring seven survivors against three clowns, with gameplay focused on survival and evasion. The game has received an 8/10 rating from a review in 2024, praising its balance and engagement. Currently, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is available for approximately .15 through Fanatical's Killer Bundle, which requires the purchase of five games for a total of about .75. The bundle includes other titles like Sniper Elite 4 and Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, offering a cost-effective way to acquire multiple games.

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May 6, 2026

Jack Black marks the start of A Minecraft Movie 2 in the most Steve-tastic way

Filming for A Minecraft Movie 2 has officially begun, with star Jack Black sharing artwork of himself as the character Steve on Instagram. The painting was created by Swedish artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand, who has previously made 40 paintings for the Minecraft franchise. Filming is taking place in Huntly and various locations in Auckland. Kristen Dunst will portray Alex, the game's female playable character. The original A Minecraft Movie, released in April 2025, had a global opening of 3.7 million and grossed just shy of a billion by the end of its theatrical run. A Minecraft Movie 2 is set to be released on July 23, 2027.

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May 4, 2026

Love Albany sets ‘Minecraft,’ ‘Hoppers’ for free summer movie series

Love Albany has announced the schedule for its annual summer series, “Movies Under the Stars,” which includes four film screenings in different parks in Albany. The event is a collaboration with the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Albany Community Land Trust Gun Violence Prevention, Lincoln Park Alliance, the RED Bookshelf, and the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association. Pre-show festivities will include lawn games, nonprofit information booths, complimentary popcorn, and a bounce house. The event is supported by the city’s Department of Recreation, Albany Public Library, and Honest Weight Co-op.

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May 1, 2026

Love Albany announces ‘Minecraft,’ ‘Hoppers’ for free summer movie series

Love Albany has announced the lineup for its "Movies Under the Stars" summer series, featuring free movie screenings in various parks in Albany. The event is organized in collaboration with the city's Office of Cultural Affairs, Albany Community Land Trust Gun Violence Prevention, Lincoln Park Alliance, the RED Bookshelf, and the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association. The film schedule includes: - "Zootopia 2," May 15 at Washington Park - "GOAT," June 19 at Swinburne Park - "A Minecraft Movie," July 17 at Lincoln Park - "Hoppers," August 21 at Ridgefield Park Pre-show festivities start at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for "Hoppers") and include lawn games, nonprofit information booths, complimentary popcorn, and a bounce house. The films will begin at sunset. Additional sponsorship support comes from the city’s Department of Recreation, Albany Public Library, and Honest Weight Co-op.

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March 19, 2026

This sweet new PC indie game is a Steam top seller, and a blast from the past — it’s a wonderful ’90s nostalgia trip, and on sale for launch too

Retro Rewind is a shop simulator game developed by Blood Pact Studios, an indie team from Canada, that invites players to manage a '90s video rental store. Launched on Valve's Steam platform, it quickly gained popularity, securing a spot on the Top Sellers chart and peaking at 4,505 concurrent players. The game has a "Very Positive" user review rating and features extensive customization options for the store. A free demo is available, and the game is currently offered at a launch discount of .92 until March 24, down from its standard price of .90.