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Someone Used AI to Make Minecraft Playable Inside Twitter With Working Multiplayer, and Immediately Sold Sponsorships via Crypto
An individual has successfully created a version of Minecraft that is playable within X (formerly Twitter), featuring functional multiplayer capabilities. This AI-driven clone was immediately used to sell sponsorships via cryptocurrency.
Vibe-Coded Mashup Mods Have Taken Over X This Week
This week, X (formerly Twitter) has seen a surge in "mashup mods" where modders combine elements from different decompiled games. These creative modifications are generating significant buzz and numerous video clips across the platform.
Pokemon X / Twitter account has been hacked
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Pokemon has been compromised, with a suspicious message promoting a Pokemon memecoin being posted. The Pokemon Company is working to regain control of the account, which was hacked shortly before the 2026 Pokemon World Championships.
Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom
The Future Games Show will broadcast live from Gamescom on Wednesday, August 26, featuring over 40 games and 13 world premieres. Subsequent shows include FGS Live from Gamescom with more reveals and FGS Best of Gamescom on Sunday, August 30, highlighting the show's best titles. Viewers can watch across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and X, as well as on various gaming websites and Ginx TV.
Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 will air on August 26, featuring over 40 games with 13 world premieres. The showcase will include behind-the-scenes looks at Tides of Annihilation and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new trailer for Trees Hate You, and a developer diary for Maverick Games' Clutch. It will be streamed internationally on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Steam, with additional coverage on GamesRadar+ and other social media.
Yakkamon’s X account hijacked — the studio starts over at @yakkamon_game
The X account for the game Yakkamon, developed by Thought Farm, was compromised. Rather than recover the hijacked @playyakkamon handle, the studio has moved to a new account, @yakkamon_game. This incident occurred during the pre-registration period for Season 0, which includes early access and NFT airdrops.
Portal Confirms Short-Lived X Account Takeover That Pushed a Wallet Phishing Link
The cryptocurrency project Portal reported that its X (formerly Twitter) account was temporarily compromised overnight, during which an attacker posted a phishing link designed to target connected wallets. The team quickly regained control, locked down the account, and removed the malicious post. It remains unclear how the breach occurred, how long the link was visible, or if any users' wallets were drained.
Google kills yet another API, shutting out all non-Google platforms from favoured gif database
Google is shutting down the Tenor API on June 30, 2026, impacting platforms like X and Discord that relied on it for GIF integration. While the Tenor website and some Google products will retain access, third-party applications will lose the ability to access its GIF database. Tenor, originally Riffsy, was acquired by Google in 2018.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Dealer's Choice
Shacknews CEO Asif Khan will be streaming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the company's Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and X channels. The stream will also feature discussions about the Ocarina of Time Remake announcement and is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET.
Here's how to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games and hosted by Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean Plott, and Elz. The event will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam, with a pre-show hosted by Elz and Frankie starting 30 minutes prior.
HOW TO WATCH FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will air on June 6, 2026, featuring over 40 games with world premieres, demos, and trailers. Hosted by Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker, the event will be followed by FGS Live from Los Angeles, offering more exclusive content and interviews. The showcase will be streamed internationally on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Steam, with dedicated streams for China and Korea.
Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas, with new service areas detailed on X. While the service initially launched in Austin with human supervision, Tesla has been transitioning to fully autonomous operation. This expansion places Tesla in direct competition with Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service in these markets.
INDIE Live Expo’s April 25 Showcase Touts 200+ Titles, New Teaser Trailer Revealed
INDIE Live Expo announced its upcoming showcase on April 25, 2026, featuring over 200 indie titles. The event will include world premieres and updates from global developers and publishers, with a special "INDIE Waves" segment highlighting 160 games. The showcase will be broadcast live on multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
Pixel Heroes Adventure Presents April Fools Paint Snap Event
Pixel Heroes Adventure is hosting a 'Paint Snap' event from April 1 to April 8, where players can earn 30,000 Diamonds by submitting in-game screenshots featuring the April Fools' NPC on social platform X. The game, formerly Meta Toy City and developed by Z5 Games, is an MMORPG available on Android and iOS that incorporates web3 mechanics.
SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites
SpaceX has lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 following an unspecified anomaly on March 29. The satellite experienced a 'fragment creation event' at an altitude of approximately 348 miles, posing no risk to the International Space Station or upcoming missions. LeoLabs suggests the anomaly was likely caused by an internal energetic source rather than external factors.
The Idolmaster English Social Media Opens Ahead of US Concerts
Bandai Namco has launched an official English social media account for The Idolmaster series on X, ahead of two concert performances at Anime Central 2026 in Rosemont, Illinois. While no new game information was revealed, details for the May 15, 2026 concerts featuring characters from the original game and its mobile follow-up have been confirmed.
The Future Games Show returns this week - here's how to watch
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will feature over 40 games and can be watched on March 12. Viewers can tune in via numerous platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Steam, X, TikTok, and various other streaming services and media partners.
How To Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Powered By HyperX and FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming on Thursday, March 12
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will air on March 12th, featuring over 40 games from AAA and indie studios. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90-minute show will include world premieres and trailers. A follow-up event, FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming, will provide further news and exclusive content directly from the GDC showfloor.
Indonesia announces a social media ban for anyone under 16
Indonesia's communication and digital affairs minister, Meutya Hafid, announced a new government regulation that will require high-risk social media platforms to delete accounts belonging to users under 16 starting March 28. The phased implementation will begin with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. This move follows similar social media bans for minors in countries such as Australia, Spain, and Malaysia.