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Minecraft Sulfur Cube: Everything you need to know about the game's newest multifunctional mob
Minecraft revealed the Sulfur Cube, a new multifunctional mob for the upcoming Chaos Cubed update, during Minecraft Live: Chaos Cubed. This cave-dwelling creature can consume blocks and adopt their attributes, offering unique gameplay possibilities. The Chaos Cubed update is anticipated to launch around mid-June.
Minecraft World Theme Park Announced for 2027 Alongside New Game Updates and Experiences
Mojang Studios has announced Minecraft World, a new theme park land set to open at Chessington World of Adventures in the UK in 2027, developed in partnership with Merlin Entertainments. Alongside this major expansion, the company also revealed the 'Tiny Takeover' update for Minecraft, featuring redesigned baby mobs and new gameplay features, and teased the next major update, 'Chaos Cubed,' as well as the upcoming 'Minecraft Dungeons II'.
Minecraft Gets New Deluxe And Ultimate Bundles – More Content, More Coins, More Creativity
Mojang has released two new bundles for Minecraft: the Deluxe Collection and the Ultimate Collection. These bundles offer players additional in-game content, character creator items, and Minecoins, aiming to provide a more enriched starting experience across multiple platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.
Mario Galaxy Movie star Jack Black would like to appear in a live-action Yakuza adaptation: "Sega, give me a jingle"
Actor Jack Black, who voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in appearing in a live-action adaptation of Sega's Yakuza series. Black, who also starred in the Minecraft movie, is eager for a role and has encouraged Sega to reach out. The Yakuza franchise has previously seen live-action adaptations, including a 2007 film and a recent Prime Video series.
Smaller Minecraft updates like Tiny Takeover and Chaos Cubed "feel more sustainable" for Mojang, says lead: "There's always another one right around the corner"
Mojang Studios product manager Anna Lundgren stated that smaller, more frequent updates for Minecraft, such as Tiny Takeover and the upcoming Chaos Cubed, feel more sustainable for the development team. This approach allows Mojang to focus on different aspects of the game and cater to a wider variety of player styles, while also leaving the door open for larger, more transformative updates in the future.
Jack Black would be up for playing a 'portly American' if there's another live-action Yakuza movie:…
Actor Jack Black has expressed interest in playing a 'portly American' character in a live-action Yakuza movie, potentially shifting from his recent work with Nintendo on Super Mario Galaxy. While the Yakuza series is primarily set in Japan, the games have featured American characters and settings in recent installments. Black previously voiced Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Claptrap in the Borderlands film.
UK software sales chart for the week ending March 28, 2026 – Mario Kart World still doing well
The UK software sales chart for the week ending March 28, 2026, shows Mario Kart World holding strong at number two. Super Mario Bros. Wonder re-entered the top ten, boosted by its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The chart features a wide range of titles from various publishers, including EA SPORTS FC 26, Resident Evil Requiem, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Despite already being Bowser in the Super Mario movies, Jack Black wants to star in a live-action Yakuza adaptation:…
Actor Jack Black, known for his role as Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in starring in a live-action adaptation of the Yakuza video game series. He has previously lent his voice to characters in Minecraft and Borderlands adaptations.
Anti Social Social Club x Minecraft Return with Spring "Refresh" Capsule Collection | Invision
Anti Social Social Club and Minecraft are releasing a new Spring "Refresh" capsule collection, featuring tees, hoodies, a cap, and a mesh jersey. The collection draws inspiration from Minecraft's landscapes and the themes of spring, incorporating brighter palettes and pixelated graphics. The capsule will be available on antisocialsocialclub.com starting March 28, 2026.
UK Charts: Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 Release
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has re-entered the top ten of the UK physical sales charts, reaching number 8 following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console accounted for 63% of the game's sales split. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains the best-selling game, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem also saw chart improvements.
Minecraft's switch to smaller game drops doesn't rule out "more transformative updates"
Minecraft product manager Anna Lundgren stated that the game's new model of smaller, more frequent "game drops" is more sustainable for the development team. However, she also indicated that Mojang Studios remains open to releasing larger, more transformative updates in the future.
‘Super Meat Boy 3D’ is coming physically to the PS5 and Switch 2 on June 30th
A physical release of 'Super Meat Boy 3D' is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 30th. The article also mentions a sale on indie game soundtracks, including titles like Minecraft and Super Meat Boy.
A year on from launching Wanderstop, Ivy Road are closing their doors after struggling to fund their next game
Ivy Road, the studio behind the game Wanderstop, is closing its doors on March 31st, 2026, after failing to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. Despite the closure, a surprise update for Wanderstop is still planned, and the game will remain available on all platforms. The team hopes Engine Angel might still be developed in the future.
Gaming’s Getting Expensive AF — Are We Headed for a Rich vs Free Market Split?
An analyst report suggests the gaming industry is splitting into a premium market for wealthy players and a free-to-play market for the masses, driven by rising AAA game prices. Games like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox are gaining significant traction as players opt for accessible, free experiences over expensive new releases. This trend is reshaping gaming culture and forcing developers to reconsider their monetization strategies.
The Stanley Parable creator and Minecraft composer's indie studio is shutting down after one cozy sim because "it's a particularly tough time for raising game funds"
Indie game developer Ivy Road, founded by creators of The Stanley Parable, Gone Home, and Minecraft, is shutting down due to difficulties in securing game funding. The studio had been working on a vehicular combat game called Engine Angel, but the project was canceled as funding failed to materialize.
Mojang hired a "cow whisperer" and "real animal voice actors" to record new Minecraft animal noises: "The cows started to speak to him immediately"
Mojang has updated Minecraft's animal sounds with the Tiny Takeover update, employing real animal voice actors and a "cow whisperer" for authentic noises. The update includes new sounds for baby and adult mobs, though player reception to update 26.1 has been mixed, with some criticizing it as a low-effort marketplace add-on.
"Mojang can never win": Minecraft fans split after update 26.1 and underwhelming Chaos Cubed reveal, with some dubbing it "a low-effort marketplace add-on"
Minecraft players are divided following the release of update 26.1 and the reveal of the upcoming Chaos Cubed content. While some appreciate the smaller, more frequent updates and new features like sound variants and the Golden Dandelion, others feel the content, particularly Chaos Cubed, is underwhelming and resembles a low-effort marketplace add-on, especially for single-player experiences.
"We were there in the 80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier." John and Brenda Romero reflect on the industry crisis
John and Brenda Romero reflect on the current state of the video game industry, likening it to the 1983 crash and describing it as "definitely crashier." Romero Games faced significant downsizing due to a funding pull, leading to a dramatic reduction in staff. Despite these challenges and industry-wide layoffs, the Romeros remain committed to developing their new game and express passion for creating games.
Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 3/22/26 Pokopia remains on top while Crimson Desert opens at 31,108.
Famitsu has released its weekly sales data for the period of March 16-22, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia continues to lead software sales, while the new release Crimson Desert debuted at second place with 31,108 units sold on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch 2 remains the top-selling hardware.
Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 – 3/22/26 Pokopia remains on top while Crimson Desert opens at 31,108.
The latest Famitsu sales charts for the week of March 16-22, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia remaining at the top. Crimson Desert debuted at number two with 31,108 units sold on PlayStation 5, while Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales.
