April2024
News It Seems Jack Black Really Is Playing Steve In The Minecraft Movie
Scheduled to arrive in cinemas next year
In January, there were reports the Minecraft movie had cast actor and musician Jack Black as the famous character "Steve". Now, in an update, this has seemingly been confirmed by the man himself - who has also recently starred in Kung Fu Panda 4 (reprising his role as Po) and last year's hit The Super Mario...
News Minecraft Marketplace Adds Kung Fu Panda DLC
Po and friends are back
Mojang's insanely popular survival-crafting game Minecraft is celebrating the new Kung Fu Panda movie with some new themed DLC. The DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda DLC can be purchased from the Minecraft Marketplace and is an "adventure map" filled with "action-packed battles, epic showdowns from the movies, and pand-tastic co-op...
March2024
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Update now
Minecraft has released a brand new update which introduces several changes, fixes and even some experimental features. Some of the highlights include Wolves now having double the amount of health and the experimental upcoming features including the Bogged, Wind Charge, and Vault. Here's the full rundown via the official feedback page:...
February2024
News Surprise! Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Now Has Add-Ons
Try it out on Nintendo Switch
There's some exciting news for Minecraft fans across all console platforms today, with the launch of add-ons in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition of the game. These are mods created by partners and the community and then released on the game's Marketplace. As part of this, Mojang is celebrating with a collection of free...
News Minecraft Reveals New Hostile Mob "The Bogged"
And there's also some new DLC
The sandbox game Minecraft continues to expand and the latest reveal is a new hostile mob. It's called "The Bogged" and is a new poison skeleton mob that will be added in the upcoming 1.21 Update. It's available now in testing as well. Here's a bit about it from the official announcement, along with a look in the video...
News Minecraft's Latest Update For Switch Is Now Live, Here's What's Included
Download it now
Mojang has rolled out a new update for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch. This particular release will appear on Switch and dedicated servers as Version 1.20.61, but the contents included are still the same as other versions (1.20.60) of the game. Players can look forward to several changes, fixes and even some experimental features...
January2024
News Godzilla To Unleash Total Destruction In New Minecraft DLC
Plus One
The King of the Monsters is making its way to Minecraft in some brand new DLC, available on the Minecraft Marketplace. The Godzilla DLC is out right now, and what a perfect fit for Minecraft, if we say so ourselves. The idea of the dinosaur-like kaiju stomping around the blocky world of Minecraft is genius, and t
Random Minecraft Movie Director Wants To "Avoid An 'Ugly Sonic' Situation"
Uhhh... meow?
Yes, a live-action Minecraft movie is really happening. We know Jason Momoa is involved. We know Jack Black is involved. And, as of today, we know that director Jared Hess wants to get it right — or, at least, not get it wrong (thanks,
News Minecraft Legends Development Ends As Final Update Launches
After less than a year
Mojang has announced that support for Minecraft Legends, the RTS spin-off of the open-world block-building phenomenon, is ending after less than a year. In a post shared on the official Minecraft website, senior creative writer Cristina Anderca shares details on the now "final" Lost Legends update, Snow vs Snouts. But later...
News Minecraft Movie Reportedly Casts Jack Black As Steve
Bowser, is that you?
Last year, Warner Bros. announced the live-action Minecraft movie would be released in cinemas in April 2025. Now, in a new update, Deadline is reporting the actor and musician Jack Black will be joining the cast. The Kung Fu Panda and Tenacious D star will supposedly be playing the role of the player character Steve in this...
December2023
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New features & much more
Minecraft's latest and perhaps final update of 2023 has arrived and it bumps the bedrock edition of the game up to Version 1.20.50. This update includes new features, experimental features, fixes and changes, and much more. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the official Minecraft feedback page: "The latest Minecraft...
November2023
News Minecraft Legends Gets Its "Biggest Update" Ever, Adds New Allies & Enemies
As well as a "Fearless Froggy" mount
The Minecraft action-strategy game Minecraft Legends this week just got its "biggest update" ever with the introduction of a bunch of new units. Some are friendly and some are not so nice, and the good news is this update is completely free. Some of the new allies include The Witch (with their Cauldron at your...
News Minecraft Unveils Trial Chambers And New Mischievous Mob
Coming in the Version 1.21 update
Following Minecraft Live last month, Mojang has now shown off the new "Trial Chambers" as well as the new hostile mob known as "The Breeze". The Trial Chambers are a new procedurally generated structure, crafting different challenges each time you enter. Each room contains something helpful or hostile. Trial...
October2023
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, changes and much more
The latest update for Mojang's survival crafting game Minecraft has just landed, bumping the game up to Version 1.20.40. The highlights included in this update are rebalanced Villager trades, updated and improved in-game sounds and buckets can no longer pick up liquids for a few ticks after they've been placed. Here's...
News The Clone Wars Is Coming To Minecraft Next Month In New Star Wars DLC
Hello there
Minecraft Live saw a number of exciting announcements for Mojang's blocky world. There was update news, live performances, the reveal of the game's next mob, but perhaps the most exciting addition came in the shape of a new DLC package from a galaxy far, far away.... The Star Wars: Path of the Jedi DLC will be bringing some Clone Wars...
News Minecraft Live Returns With New Mob Vote, Armadillo Wins
It's official!
Update [Sun 15th Oct, 2023 23:55 BST]: The community votes have now been counted and the Armadillo is officially the next mob joining Minecraft. Here's a bit more information about it: The armadillo lives in the savannah biome. If you startle the armadillo, it will curl up into a blocky ball! The armadillo also drops a scute that...
August2023
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Gets Radical New DLC In Minecraft
You're in for a shell of a time!
Minecraft has collaborated with all sorts of franchises and series at this point, and now it's time for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to make their debut in the latest DLC pack. 57Digital's "blocky celebration" of the 1987 cartoon allows players to take control of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo and...
June2023
News Minecraft's Switch Version Earns More Revenue Than Xbox And PlayStation
Apparently it's "four times as big as" Xbox's earnings
Minecraft is still insanely popular and has been a huge form of revenue for Microsoft since its acquisition of Mojang. While PC and mobile is still seemingly the most popular way to play the game, during the final part of the 'Microsoft v FTC' hearing today, it's been revealed Nintendo's...
News Minecraft Goes Super Powered In New Incredibles DLC
We are talking about the greater good...
Mojang has today expanded the range of Disney Pixar tie-ins in Minecraft with the release of the new The Incredibles DLC. This new add-on will see you taking to the streets of Municiberg and fighting off some familiar foes (the Omnidroid, Screenslaver and The Underminer) as the Parr family and friends. Mr...
News Minecraft's 'Trails & Tales' Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Camels! Sniffer eggs! Bamboo crafting!
Mojang has today released the much-anticipated 'Trails & Tales' update for Minecraft, throwing a whole bunch of new features into the mix. Chief amongst the newbies this time around is the ability to ride camels with a friend, craft items with bamboo, trim your armour and a number of new archaeological dig...
May2023
News Minecraft Trails & Tales Update Coming To Nintendo Switch This June
Camels, a new biome and much more
Minecraft will be getting a free update next month - with Mojang announcing "the Trails & Trails Update" is launching on 7th June. Players can look forward to the new cherry grove biome, new wood sets (including bamboo and cherry), camels and "the sniffer" mobs, new plants (torchflower & pitcher plants),...
April2023
News Warner Bros. Locks In A New Release Date For The Minecraft Movie
Get ready for a live-action starring Jason Momoa
The live-action Minecraft movie is seemingly back on track - with Warner Bros. announcing it will be making its debut in cinemas on 4th April 2025. As you might recall, the only known cast member so far is Aquaman and DC star, Jason Momoa. The film will be directed by Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho...
March2023
News Dungeons & Dragons DLC Rolls Into Minecraft This Spring
Live and let dice
As a part of the recent D&D Direct presentation, we got our first look at some brand-new Dungeons & Dragons-themed Minecraft DLC that will be adventuring its way into the game at some point this spring (thanks, Polygon). While the above trailer might not give the most precise details in regard to the DLC's release date, it...
PSA Minecraft Bug Prevents Game From Loading On Switch
Update: Mojang resolves issue in latest patch
Update [Tue 21st Mar, 2023 03:30 GMT]: An update has officially arrived for Minecraft Bedrock Edition - resolving several issues including the one that was causing the game to get stuck at 66% when loading at launch. "Fixed an issue that could cause the game to get stuck at 66% when loading at launch...
News Minecraft Updated To Version 1.19.70 On Switch, Here's What's Included
Horse breeding, Sniffers, and archaeology
Minecraft has received another update ahead of its big 1.20 launch. Version 1.19.70 is a chunky one with the usual bug fixes and preparation for the new features, but we're also getting a few changes and a couple of new features ahead of 1.20. Players will be able to get a sneak peek at Archaeology and the...
