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April 3, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Brooks shares the secret meaning behind her ‘Minecraft’ costume

Danielle Brooks plays the character Dawn in "A Minecraft Movie," set to be released on April 4. Her costume, designed by Amanda Neale, features a blend of orange and purple, symbolizing significant colors in Brooks' career. Co-star Jason Momoa admired the jumpsuit and requested a similar one for a film premiere, but it did not arrive in time. Brooks expressed excitement for the film and plans to take her 5-year-old daughter, Freeya, to a private screening in Georgia with family and friends. The movie also stars Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, and Emma Myers.

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April 3, 2025

The BAFTAs declares Shenmue and a game that came out 2 months ago more influential than Tetris and expects us to all just go along with that

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) invited the gaming community to vote for the most influential video game of all time. The results named Yu Suzuki's 1999 Dreamcast title, Shenmue, as the most influential game, praised for pioneering open-world gameplay and popularizing Quick Time Events (QTEs). The subsequent rankings included Doom in second place, Super Mario Bros in third, Half-Life in fourth, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Minecraft in fifth and sixth, respectively. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was ranked seventh, despite being a recent release. The voting process raised questions about the interpretation of "most influential," as some voters seemed to equate it with personal enjoyment, leading to unexpected results. The full list of the BAFTA's most influential games includes: 1. Shenmue 2. Doom 3. Super Mario Bros 4. Half-Life 5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 6. Minecraft 7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 8. Super Mario 64 9. Half-Life 2 10. The Sims 11. Tetris 12. Tomb Raider 13. Pong 14. Metal Gear Solid 15. World of Warcraft 16. Baldur's Gate 3 17. Final Fantasy VII 18. Dark Souls 19. Grand Theft Auto 3 20. Skyrim 21. Grand Theft Auto

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April 3, 2025

Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time and is being adapted into a film directed by Jared Hess. The movie features Jack Black as Steve, who embarks on an adventure in the Overworld, encountering a wolf named Dennis and the villainous pig Malgosha, played by Rachel House. The plot involves Steve's magical orb being discovered by Garrett “the Garbage Man” Garrison, portrayed by Jason Momoa, which leads to a whimsical journey with a shy kid named Henry and his sister Natalie. The film emphasizes creativity and ingenuity, reflecting the game's ethos. It is set to be released on April 4th.

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April 3, 2025

Buried By Critics: Minecraft Rotten Tomatoes Score Is In

Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has received a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on the first 45 reviews. The film stars Jack Black as Steve, alongside Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. Critics praised the chemistry between Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the film's faithfulness to Minecraft's spirit, its appeal to kids and families, and director Jared Hess' unique style. However, many reviews criticized the film for its lack of depth and coherence, poor humor and CGI, a corporate feel, and failure to engage older fans. An extended preview of James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film will be shown with screenings of A Minecraft Movie.

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April 2, 2025

April’s Humble Choice Features Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered, Dredge, and More

In April 2025, the Humble Choice lineup includes eight PC games available for .99 for members. The featured titles are Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens: Dark Descent, 1000xRESIST, Nova Lands, Diplomacy is Not an Option, Distant Worlds 2, and Nomad Survival. Humble Choice members receive a 20% discount in the Humble store, and 5% of the membership fee goes to the charity One Tree Planted. Members can cancel or skip months at any time.

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April 2, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Looks To Build $140M+ Global Goldmine In Barren Desert Box Office

Warner Bros. is preparing for a significant turnaround with the release of A Minecraft Movie, projected to generate 0 million globally, with expectations of 0 million from both domestic and international markets. The film, directed by Jared Hess, has a production budget of around million, with Warner Bros. covering three-quarters of the funding. It will debut in 3,400 locations, utilizing premium formats like IMAX and Dolby. The film aims to attract a diverse audience, particularly younger fans of the video game, which has sold over 300 million copies. A Minecraft Movie will open in 75 markets across 32,000 screens, with notable anticipation in China, where it is leading pre-sales. Additionally, NEON is releasing Hell of a Summer, projected to exceed million, in 1,250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada.

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April 2, 2025

I Tried McDonald’s ‘Minecraft’ Happy Meal—Here’s What To Know Before Ordering

The best-selling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie, is set to debut in theaters on April 4, featuring Jack Black. McDonald’s has launched a limited-time promotion in celebration of the film, offering exclusive collectibles and in-game perks. One of the standout items is the Nether Flame Sauce, which has a flavor profile of crushed red pepper, flaming cayenne, garlic, and sweetness. The sauce is described as medium on the heat scale and is reminiscent of vinegar-based hot sauces, pairing well with McNuggets.

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April 2, 2025

The history of the video game that inspired ‘A Minecraft Movie’

On April 4, "A Minecraft Movie" will be released, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits who are transported to a block-based realm and must unite with Steve, played by Black, to protect their world. "Minecraft" is a sandbox game that allows players to explore and create in a limitless environment, rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB. It has two main modes: Creative, which offers unlimited resources and immortality, and Survival, which involves resource gathering and managing health. Markus "Notch" Persson created "Minecraft" in 2009, launching it officially in November 2011 after successful testing. He sold the game to Microsoft in 2014 for .5 billion, after which Jens "Jeb" Bergensten took over as lead designer. As of 2023, "Minecraft" is the second highest-selling video game, behind Tetris, and has received numerous updates, with the latest being the "Trials and Tales Update."

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April 1, 2025

Jack Black, Jason Momoa square off in ‘Minecraft’ movie

Actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa are promoting their upcoming film adaptation of the video game 'Minecraft,' set to be released by Warner Bros on March 18, 2025. Black plays the character Steve and has a strong connection to the game, having immersed himself in it before the film. Momoa portrays Garrett, and the film includes iconic elements from the game such as creepers, zombies, and villagers. The plot involves four characters discovering Steve's belongings in the real world, leading to their transport to the Overworld through a magic cube. Black was familiar with the game, while Momoa had not played it prior to filming.