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May 28, 2025

Japanese Government Releases Free ‘Minecraft’ Map

The Japanese government has released a free Minecraft map replicating the G-Cans underground flood facility, developed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The G-Cans, completed in 2006, is the largest underground flood diversion system in the world, designed to manage overflow from Tokyo's waterways during heavy rainfall. The Minecraft map accurately reflects the facility's design, including five large concrete silos and a network of tunnels spanning 6.4 kilometers. It was created using actual blueprints to provide a realistic experience. The G-Cans features a water tank that is 83 feet high and can discharge up to 200 metric tons of water into the Edo River every second. The map is available on the Edogawa River Office homepage.

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May 27, 2025

How Amazon Ads used Minecraft to help Andalusia’s tourism board reach 17 million people

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May 23, 2025

Aiken area teens invited to screening of ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Area middle and high school students are invited to Teen Movie Night featuring "A Minecraft Movie," a PG-rated film. The event will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center on Saturday, June 7, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starting around 6 p.m. Complimentary pizza and popcorn will be provided. Entry requires a valid middle or high school ID, and early arrival is recommended due to limited seating. Sponsors include Direct Auto Insurance, Chandler Law Firm, and Security Federal Bank. The center is located at 1700 Whiskey Road, and inquiries can be made by calling 803-642-7600 and pressing 3.

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March 28, 2025

New Zealand partners with Warner Bros to showcase Māori culture to tourists through Minecraft

Tourism New Zealand has launched a collaboration with Warner Bros., Mojang Studios, and Māori game developers to create a Minecraft campaign celebrating Māori culture and promoting tourism. The campaign, which began on March 24, 2025, features a free downloadable content (DLC) pack that allows players to explore six iconic locations in New Zealand, aiming to inspire real-world travel and generate significant visitor spending. The DLC includes locations such as Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, and Kāpiti Island, and incorporates activities that reflect real-life experiences. Piki Studios, the Māori game design studio behind the DLC, emphasized the importance of accurately representing Māori culture. The initiative aligns with Tourism New Zealand's strategy to promote the country as a year-round destination and is linked to the upcoming release of ‘A Minecraft Movie’.

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March 19, 2025

Minecraft recreates NZ’s most popular tourism destinations

Gamers will be able to explore six iconic New Zealand locations, including Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Tekapo, in Minecraft, thanks to a collaboration with Tourism New Zealand. This initiative aims to introduce New Zealand and Te Ao Māori to millions of players worldwide and inspire them to visit in real life. The six locations—Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Kāpiti Island, Abel Tasman National Park, Lake Tekapo, and Doubtful Sound—were selected for their cultural significance and representation of New Zealand's landscapes. Minecraft, created by Mojang Studios and acquired by Microsoft, has sold over 300 million copies and has more than 100 million active users monthly. The collaboration includes input from local iwi to ensure respectful representation of Māori culture.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

New Zealand launches Minecraft tourism campaign DLC

Tourism New Zealand has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures, Mojang Studios, and Piki Studios to launch a new Minecraft downloadable content (DLC) called “Aotearoa New Zealand DLC,” available for free starting March 19. This DLC allows players to explore New Zealand's landscapes and engage in activities such as paddling a traditional canoe, visiting the Waitomo Caves, and discovering various regions like Rotorua and Doubtful Sound. It also includes elements of Māori culture and wildlife. The collaboration is linked to the filming of the upcoming A Minecraft Movie in New Zealand. The DLC will be accessible on the Minecraft Marketplace.