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Famitsu software sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of March 23-29, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts, followed by Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The data includes sales figures for various platforms including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Minecraft creator Notch says 'DLSS fundamentally makes no sense', but the X comments say 'um,…
Minecraft creator Markus Persson, also known as Notch, expressed skepticism about Nvidia's DLSS and Frame Generation technologies, stating they 'fundamentally make no sense.' He argued that using the same hardware to run a neural network for frame generation is illogical when the graphics card is already struggling. The article also touches on the evolution of graphics technology, including AI's role in rendering.
Minecraft introduces Herdcraft, Mojang's latest annual joke update, and suddenly I'm a pseudo-summoner with a…
Mojang Studios has released its annual April Fool's joke update for Minecraft, dubbed 'Herdcraft.' This humorous patch humorously deletes the player's inventory, making in-game items appear in the world and requiring players to use leads to manage them, akin to herding animals.
Starfield hits PS5 preorders: Elder Scrolls vibes incom... | TAG
Starfield is now available for preorder on PlayStation 5, with its release set for April 7, offering Standard and Premium editions. Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 has received a patch that nerfs the blue shell's frequency and speed. Aspyr has released a patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to address questionable outfit textures after fan criticism.
Minecraft Hacks Away A Major Chunk Of The Game With New Playable April Fools' Joke
Mojang has released a playable April Fools' joke update for Minecraft: Java Edition called 'Herdcraft'. This update removes the inventory system, causing items to follow players like sheep, and alters combat by allowing players to command weapons. The joke update is available via snapshots in the Minecraft Launcher.
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.
