Minecraft gains Moana 2 DLC
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
To celebrate Moana 2 from Disney, Minecraft is getting special DLC based on the movie.
Players can visit iconic locations like Te Fiti and Lalotai and reconnect with beloved characters such as Chief Tui while also encountering newcomers like Simea. The DLC also lets fans battle familiar foes like the mischievous Kakamora, race across the seas, steer their very own canoe, and explore the vibrant islands of Oceania. On top of this all, the free Flower Crown can be obtained in the Dressing Room for a limited time.
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Minecraft reveals Dr. Seuss DLC
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft has yet another collaboration in store, and this time it’s Dr. Seuss that’s received the crossover treatment. This new content can be accessed via the game’s Marketplace.
In the DLC, players can go through three paths to experience The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go in a new 8-bit way. There are things like a parkour puzzle, an escape room-styled mission, and a massive maze. Additionally, a collection of Dr. Seuss inspired Character Creator items and skins are included in the Dressing Room.
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Minecraft reveals Transformers DLC
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest collaboration DLC in Minecraft, which brings Transformers to the game.
Fans can play as fan-favorite Autobots like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee as you battle familiar foes such as Megatron and Starscream as they defend the Earth against the Decepticons. Blocky blasters are included and you can access co-op multiplayer to fight alongside friends. Additionally, the free Transformers Hoodie is now available in the Dressing Room.
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.21.30), patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft is back with another sizable update, and players can download version 1.21.30.
The update lets villagers sleep soundly and foxes are getting a parity change. Plus, bundles are now available as an experimental feature. There are other bug fixes, made parity changes, and more as well.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Minecraft Dungeons is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber in North America, you can now play Minecraft Dungeons as part of the latest Game Trial. This is the second time that’s happened, though the first trial was in 2021.
Fans can experience the game in its entirety with an active membership. Additionally, as progress made in the title can be carried over to the full version. Also, by simply participating, you can earn 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
Grounded 1.4.4 update out now with gyro support on Switch and more, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Xbox and Obsidian issued a new version 1.4.4 update for Grounded, which includes some Switch-specific additions and changes such as gyro support.
Gyro functionality is optional, and it can be turned on and off with one of the settings. Elsewhere Microsoft accounts are no longer permanently linked, cutscenes have been improved to make them less choppy, and more.
The full overview of the update is as follows:
Minecraft update out now (version 1.21.20), patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Heads up for Minecraft players, as the latest update for the game has been released with version 1.21.20.
The update contains a variety of quality-of-life improvements and fixes to the Minecraft experience. This relates to performance, gameplay, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Minecraft gains Tetris collaboration
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
June 8: A bunch of different collaborations have come to Minecraft over the years, and the latest will bring Tetris to the game. It will be available 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 getting “Tricky Trials” update in June, full details
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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 animated show coming to Netflix
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
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.”
