Minecraft Dungeons is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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.
More: DLC, Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
Minecraft getting “Tricky Trials” update in June, full details
Posted on 11 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 11 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.”
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Minecraft releases free museum map for 15th anniversary
Posted on 11 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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Grounded update out now (version 1.4.2), patch notes – improved loading, more
Posted on 12 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another update went live for Grounded this week, and version 1.4.2 is out now.
The patch brings along technical improvements, some changes, and more. One of the more notable things here is that loading a saved game takes less time now, and it’s 60+ seconds faster. Asset popping is also reduced along with short draw distanced in the Sandbox.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
Grounded update out now (version 1.4.1), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Grounded gained a new version 1.4.1 update on all platforms this week, including Switch.
A bunch of different changes and fixes are included with some that are specific to Nintendo’s console. Worth noting, performance has been improved – though that’s just the tip of the iceberg with the patch.
Here’s the full rundown:
Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.80), patch notes and trailer
Posted on 1 year 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:
