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May 30, 2025

Rematch: All the key details on the 5v5 football game from the masterminds behind Sifu

Sloclap, known for the game Absolver, is developing a new sports game titled Rematch, which is a five-a-side football game. It will be released on Steam, with the release date to be announced. The game features dynamic online multiplayer gameplay where players control a single character, and there are no fixed positions or complex statistics. The base game will cost £21, while the Pro Edition and Elite Edition will cost £30 and £39, respectively, offering early access and additional cosmetic items. The Captain Pass will function as a battle pass with seasonal content, focusing on cosmetics and in-game currency. Rematch does not include fighting elements, as it aims to be a football simulator. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10/11, an AMD Ryzen 5 3400G or Intel Core i5-9400 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5500 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060. Recommended specs include an AMD Ryzen 3700x or Intel Core 11600k processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.

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May 12, 2025

Get Ori, Wasteland 3, and six more amazing PC games in the latest Humble Xbox Games Studio Bundle

The Xbox Games Studio Bundle offers a selection of Steam codes for eight notable titles from Xbox Game Studios, organized into two pricing tiers. The first tier, priced at £3.90 / 4.67€, includes three games: Sunset Overdrive, Battletoads, and Broken Age. The second tier, priced at £7.80 / 9.35€, includes As Dusk Falls, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Wasteland 3. The bundle supports the Gameheads initiative, with 20% of each purchase going to the cause. The bundle is available until May 24, 2025.

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May 12, 2025

Xbox Game Studios bundle launches at Humble, and includes eight PC games for £7.80

Humble has launched an Xbox-themed bundle featuring eight Xbox-published PC games available on Steam, priced at £7.80. The bundle has two tiers: a £3.90 option that includes three games (Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads) and a £7.80 option that includes all eight games (Wasteland 3, Quantum Break, As Dusk Falls, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads). Proceeds from the bundle support charitable causes, raising over £43,000 for Gameheads, a charity focused on training low-income youth in game development. Notable titles include Sunset Overdrive, praised for its unique style, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, recognized for its emotional depth, and As Dusk Falls, which offers a fresh approach to interactive storytelling.

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May 11, 2025

Xbox is giving away $214 worth of its PC games for just $10, including a Metroidvania banger and the best game from Marvel’s Spider-Man devs

A new Humble Bundle offers a collection of Xbox Game Studios titles valued at approximately £161 for £8. The bundle includes games such as Wasteland 3, As Dusk Falls, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Battletoads, and Quantum Break. It will be available for 12 days, and each purchase supports Gameheads, an organization that promotes diversity in the tech industry through video game design and development training for youth of color.

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May 7, 2025

Minecraft Battle Of The Boroughs 2025: Bronx Semi-Final | The Bronx Daily

On May 3, the Bronx hosted the semi-finals for the 2025 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Esports Competition, with 659 submissions from 3,295 students, a 37% increase from the previous year. Each borough selected three teams to advance to the finals on May 31, 2025. The event featured 175 students from 35 teams across over 26 schools. Notable attendees included NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. The semi-finals were held at the Bronx High School for Law and Community Service. The winning teams were: - Elementary Division: PS 100X, Team Game Over - Middle School Division: PS/MS 175 The City Island School, The Amazing Sharks - High School Division: MS/HS 223 The Laboratory School, Bronx Blocks.

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May 6, 2025

Minecraft was fine, except for one pesky little phrase

A family outing to the cinema featured the film A Minecraft Movie, which received negative reviews prior to its release. Despite this, the film appealed to the author's child, Sam, who wanted to see it "for the memes." The author had previously endured several children's films and was surprised that A Minecraft Movie exceeded expectations, performing better than titles like Snow White, Wish, Paddington in Peru, DC League of Super-Pets, and Moana 2. The film's cast did not include acclaimed actors Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal, and it avoided the influence of Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The film had a runtime of 100 minutes, which was appreciated for being shorter than many contemporary films, and it successfully engaged both young and older viewers with its humor and adventure.

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April 29, 2025

Get 93% off this 31-piece PC board games mega bundle, packed with classics

The Play for Miracles Humble Bundle offers 31 keys for acclaimed PC board games, curated by Twin Sails Interactive, at a discounted price of /£15.08, down from /£207. The bundle includes popular titles such as Terraforming Mars, Carcassonne, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Blood Rage, Splendor, Agricola, Isle of Skye, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. A lower-tier package is available for /£3.77, providing access to 10 games. Proceeds from the bundle support Humble, Twin Sails, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which provides healthcare services for children in the USA and Canada.

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April 27, 2025

Mucking with Movies: ‘A Minecraft Movie’

“A Minecraft Movie” has sparked a debate among younger audiences and has become popular with teenagers, largely due to Jack Black’s character, Steve, and his catchphrase “Chicken Jockey.” The film is compared to cult classics like “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and may find a place in cult film festivals. Casting director Rachel Tenner successfully paired Jason Momoa and Jack Black, whose chemistry is highlighted by director Jared Hess. Momoa plays Garret, a former arcade champion, and their interactions are comedic, although the film struggles with energy when they are not together. Black’s humor and Momoa’s voice add depth to their characters. The film opens with a monologue from Black, but suffers from pacing issues and underutilized subplots. It has a critic score of 7.5/10 and has successfully engaged young audiences, making it a family-friendly entertainment option.

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April 22, 2025

The Chihuahuas are set to play against the Sacramento River Cats at Southwest University Park starting April 22, 2025. The series includes Youth Baseball Night with a pregame parade, a tribute to Jackie Robinson, food and beverage specials from Cazadores, and discounts for military and first responders. A midweek matinee is scheduled for Wednesday with gates opening at 11 a.m. Special offers for patrons aged 50 and above include free hot dog meals for those 60+ and popcorn for those 50+. Themed nights include the Chihuahuas becoming the Malmö Oat Milkers on Thursday, a Chico Squishy Plush giveaway for the first 1,500 attendees on Friday, and MINECRAFT© movie-themed food and fireworks on Saturday. Sunday features a Kids Day with a stress ball giveaway for the first 1,000 children under 12 and a Bark at the Park event for dog owners. Tickets can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com.

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April 20, 2025

MOVIES: A Minecraft Movie – Review: Hyperactive Soulless Mess

Pitchfork criticized Benson Boone's performance at Coachella, questioning the value of music when faced with subpar offerings, a sentiment that can also apply to A Minecraft Movie. The film is perceived to target a nonexistent audience, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa in roles that lack engagement. Its plot involves two siblings dealing with estrangement in a world that feels disjointed, with a narrative that seems overstuffed and generic despite the input of five writers. The film incorporates musical elements but fails to entertain, borrowing heavily from typical coming-of-age tropes and presenting outdated gender dynamics. Overall, A Minecraft Movie is viewed as a cash-in on its intellectual property, lacking originality and creative spark, and while not the worst film of the year, it falls short in storytelling and engagement.