#minecraft

#minecraft

Amazon's Black Friday deals are officially here, and right now you'll find the Minecraft Physical Edition on PS5 for its lowest price ever. It's discounted to just $25 (was $30), so if you haven't yet played the iconic game, this is a great chance to dive in (or snag it as an affordable gift for a friend or family member). The discount doesn't seem like much, but it comes bundled with 3,500 Tokens, which typically cost $20.

Towers are some of the most impressive structures you can build in Minecraft, but there are certainly some tower designs that stand out amongst the herd. The large buildings can have multiple purposes for your world or server in Minecraft, but at the end of the day, it's mostly about the thrill of the build. Constructing a 30-block high tower with lights, a decorative interior, and impressive exterior features is truly a feat of greatness, and we're here today to give you

It's fair to say that A Minecraft Movie was divisive. Critics by and large loathed it, but kids adored it on a colossal scale, catapulting it into multiple meme-driven frenzies. There was the thing about throwing popcorn, the Lava Chicken song, and a heartfelt tribute to a Minecraft YouTuber legend. It seemed to find that perfect spot of crowd-pleasing delight, while being close to impossible to defend on a critical level. (Although I maintain it spoke powerfully on toxic masculinity.)

After A Minecraft Movie crushed it at the box office this spring, Warner Bros. has officially greenlit a sequel. Minecraft 2 is currently in development and is set for release in theaters on July 23rd, 2027.

Researchers from Google DeepMind have recently described a new approach for teaching intelligent agents to solve complex, long-term tasks by training them exclusively on video footage rather than through direct interaction with the environment. Their new agent, called Dreamer 4, demonstrated the ability to mine diamonds playing Minecraft after being trained on videos, without ever actually playing the game. The researchers dubbed their approach imagination training to emphasize that the agent learns solely from offline data, without any interaction with the physical world.

A man completes an absurd but humanity-affirming journey in Minecraft. Control finally gets Hideo Kojima's voiceover on console. And the first indicator of Ghost of Yotei sales is a potentially impressive one. Welcome to the latest Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku's daily roundup of gaming news and culture. My co-author, Zack Zwiezen, is out on vacation to parts unknown for a while so in the meantime, you're stuck with me.

The original PlayStation hit U.S. shores 30 years ago today, helping usher in a disc-based gaming revolution that reshaped the industry. Four new consoles and lots of hardware iterations later, PlayStation is the undisputed winner in the high-end console gaming space. What were the top-selling games that helped it get there? A newly released list of the top all-time performers across all PlayStation platformers in the States tells part of the story, and it's a pretty depressing one.

It's officially Animal Crocsing season, as the Crocs x Animal Crossing collection is now live and ready to order. Like its other collaborations, Crocs has taken the essence of the Animal Crossing games and applied them to its signature clogs, resulting in a colorful pair of shoes. If you'd like to grab a pair, Crocs is offering its Animal Crossing clogs in both adult women and kids sizes, with pricing varying between the two--$55 for kids, $85 for adults.

Fresh off the release of his horrifically received sci-fi movie War of the Worlds, Ice Cube is now helping Minecraft players in a new social media campaign.

Armor is crucial for survival in Minecraft, consisting of four pieces: helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots. These can be crafted from various materials.

The song 'Steve's Lava Chicken' from the movie became a hit, reaching nearly a billion dollars in box office and creating chaos in theaters worldwide.

Copper golems will help tidy up cluttered bases in Minecraft by automatically storing small stacks of ores and tools. They currently offer experimental features in Bedrock Edition on specific platforms, while a full release is planned for 2025.

A Minecraft Movie has achieved over $950 million in box office revenue and is now available in various affordable home video editions, including collectible options.

By placing two items of the same type and material on the crafting grid or grindstone, you can retrieve one of that item with improved durability.

To join friends in Minecraft, players must be mutual friends online. Bedrock offers direct world joining, while Java uses Realms or dedicated servers.

The Noble Collection is recognized for its premium chess sets, such as the Star Trek Set and the Lord of the Rings Set, catering to enthusiasts of iconic franchises.

Beating the Ender Dragon in Minecraft marks the game's end, but preparation with the right items and techniques is crucial for success.

Horses in Minecraft are essential for traveling quickly before acquiring an Elytra, providing a high-speed alternative to sprinting with lower nutrition loss.

Coral provides a vibrant addition to Minecraft's ocean biomes, but requires careful harvesting and placement to maintain its colorful appearance.

Killing spiders is the easiest way to get your hands on a lot of string quickly. They're noisy, so you'll know their location easily.

Minecraft now features a diverse range of animals and mobs, which can be tamed, bred, or ridden, impacting gameplay beyond the player's control.

To find a Dried Ghast, players must travel through a Nether Portal and seek out the small cube with a sad face, which is not commonly found.

Minecraft Java allows for extensive customization, including mod installations that enhance gameplay and access to various servers and custom packs.

To find your Minecraft coordinates, use the F3 key in Java Edition or toggle world options in Bedrock Edition for easier navigation and gameplay.

New features are added in each update PC users should benefit from automatic updates when your device is in standby mode, or while it's connected to the internet.