To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, Minecraft has revealed new DLC based on the Magic Kingdom that has been recreated in the game. Switch owners can pick up the content starting today.

The DLC features attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and “it’s a small world”, 29 iconic Disney and Pixar characters to meet, and even a fireworks show. Players will receive a ton of different skins and special in-game merchandise. The lineup includes a set of iconic Mickey & Minnie Mouse ears as character creator items, along with a bunch of other festive gear such as Elsa’s dress, a pirate hook, and Woody’s hat.

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Minecraft Dungeons update out now (version 1.11.1.0), patch notes

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Mojang Studios has issued a new 1.11.1.0 update for Minecraft Dungeons. The main highlight is adding support for the Spookier Fall 2021 event, but also includes changes and fixes.

Below are the full patch notes for the Minecraft Dungeons 1.11.1.0 update:

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Minecraft Dungeons kicks off Spookier Fall 2021 event, trailer

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Minecraft Dungeons is continuing its support with the Spookier Fall 2021 event, which has just gone live. This was first seen in the game last year as simply “Spooky Fall”.

According to Mojang Studios, the event has “heart-pounding seasonal trials, cursed rewards, and monstrous mobs ready to scare the creeper out of you”. You’ll want to participate in order to claim unique and seasonal-exclusive items. Players can get their hands on the Cackling Broom, the Phantom Bow, and the Spooky Gourdian armor set just in time for Halloween.

Here’s a trailer that offers up a look at what players can expect from the event:

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Minecraft update out now on Switch (version 1.17.32), patch notes

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Yesterday, Minecraft gained a new 1.17.32 update on Switch. No new features were added, but it does include a bunch of different fixes. One such fix specifically applies to the Switch version with uploading Realms and addressing an error message that players were encountering.

Below are the full patch notes for Minecraft update version 1.17.32:

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Minecraft – “Switch My Way” new commercial

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After a brief break, Nintendo is again revisiting its “Switch My Way” commercial series with a new advert for Minecraft. Take a look at the video below.

Minecraft is currently available on Switch as a physical and digital release.

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Minecraft update out now on Switch (version 1.17.30), patch notes

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Minecraft has been updated to version 1.17.30. It comes with the “Respawn Blocks Explode” game rule, Caves & Cliffs: Part II, tons of fixes, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

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Minecraft Dungeons announced as next Nintendo Switch Online game trial in Europe

Posted on 3 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo EU and Nintendo UK have announced that Minecraft Dungeons will be the next Nintendo Switch Online game trial in that region. Subscribers can try the game out for free starting on August 18.

Here’s the announcement:

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says no current plans for Game Pass on Switch and talks about why

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Many gamers are becoming invested in the Xbox ecosystem thanks to Xbox Game Pass. By purchasing a subscription, players gain access to a ton of different titles across various platforms. Some have hoped to see the service migrate to other consoles like Switch, but it doesn’t appear to be in the cards for now.

GamesRadar recently spoke with Xbox boss Phil Spencer and asked him point blank about Xbox Game Pass potentially coming to the console. He ultimately said that there aren’t plans at the moment for any closed platforms “mainly because those closed platforms don’t want something like Game Pass.”

Spencer’s full words: