Minecraft getting “Tricky Trials” update in June, full details
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May 30: The Minecraft 15th anniversary festivities continues, and it’s now been revealed that the major “Tricky Trials” update is coming next month. Players can get their hands on it starting June 13, 2024.
There’ll be a lot of new content to try out when the update launches in just a couple of weeks. Mojang Studios is adding trial chambers as a new structure, the breeze and the bogged mobs, the vault block, mace weapon, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Minecraft gains Tetris collaboration
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A bunch of different collaborations have come to Minecraft over the years, and the latest this week brought Tetris tot he game. It can be found now on the Minecraft Marketplace.
One of the more interesting parts of the DLC is that Tetriminos fall from the sky after powering up the Tetrimino Generator. If you mine these blocks, you can obtain new resources and items inspired by the gameplay features in Tetris. Also, new tools include the Line Clear Hammer to clear a line of iron blocks at once and the Hard Drop Claw. Lastly, new mobs called Tetrimonsters are included.
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Minecraft animated show coming to Netflix
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Microsoft and Netflix are teaming up on a new Minecraft animated show, the two sides announced today.
Little is known at the moment. Thus far, it’s only been said that the show will tell an “original story with new characters, showing the world of Minecraft in a new light.”
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Minecraft releases free museum map for 15th anniversary
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new museum map. Best of all, it’s entirely free.
The map was made in partnership with Oreville Studios. By exploring the museum, players can check out key moments in Minecraft history. Players can partake in mini games, collect lost memories, and explore historical exhibits to unlock the rich history of Minecraft. Multiplayer is fully supported as well.
Here’s some additional information:
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.80), patch notes and trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft just went live with a significant version 1.20.80 update.
The update includes the armadillo, eight new wolf variations, and wolf armor. Other things are included as well such as the latest experimental features, bug fixes, and more.
The full rundown is as follow:
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Minecraft gets Kung Fu Panda collaboration DLC
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The next collaboration for Minecraft is here with the game teaming up with the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
As part of the DLC, players can master kung fu alongside Po and the Furious Five at the Jade Palace. A special map was created that’s filled with action-packed battles, showdowns from the movies, and a multiplayer mode.
Here’s a trailer:
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.70), patch notes
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft returned with its latest update in the form of version 1.20.70.
Several changes, fixes, and experimental features are included. Highlights are that wolves now have double the amount of health than they used whil experimental content pertains to the Bogged, Wind Charge, and Vault.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Minecraft now offering add-ons on Switch
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition was updated today, and the Switch version now supports add-ons.
Add-ons can be accessed through the Minecraft Marketplace. Players can use them to bring in new blocks, mobs, items, recipes, and other content to existing worlds and new ones. Add-ons can be combined as well. Players will also be interested to know that they’re easy to install, as they simply needed to be downloaded from the Minecraft Marketplace.
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Minecraft reveals Universal Studios Experience DLC
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft just revealed a new collaboration DLC, this time for the Universal Studios Experience.
This special map combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations and Experiences around the world as well as throughout the theme parks’ history. Players will start at the gates of Universal Studios as Woody Woodpecker asks for help in restoring the letters on the Universal globe. Rides, souvenir shops, minigames, and more characters like Shrek and E.T. will appear along the way.
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.61), patch notes
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft is back with a new version 1.20.61 update. Note that this version is specifically for Switch as other platforms show version 1.20.60, but both are the same.
Today’s patch includes experimental features from the upcoming 1.21 update, including Trial Chambers and the Breeze plus experimental Armadillo and Wolf Armor. Many bug fixes and parity changes are also available.
Here’s the full rundown:
