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Xbox's Helen Chiang exits after 21 years, but only 3 months as COO
Helen Chiang had recently been named as Xbox's first COO after helping head the Minecraft division for more than a decade.
Shacknews
Xbox COO and ex-Minecraft boss leaves Microsoft after just 3 months in the role
Helen Chiang was with Microsoft for 21 years, but spent only 3 months as Xbox COO
GamesRadar
NVIDIA RTX Remix 1.6 Launches With DLSS 5, 6X Multi Frame Generation, Minecraft Java Edition Support, And More
NVIDIA has released a major new update for its RTX Remix modding platform, bringing several substantial improvements to rendering quality, performance, and modding capabilities. Available through GitHub and the NVIDIA App, RTX Remix 1.6 introduces DLSS 5 with 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, up to 6X...
Wccftech
Pokemon Pokopia Just Gave Minecraft's Best Storage Trick a Cozy Makeover
Pokemon Pokopia's Portal Pods give cozy building a smarter storage system, borrowing one of Minecraft's best ideas without the extra busywork.
Game Rant
With Minecraft and Diablo shows already on the way, Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500m for a bigger film and TV deal
A deal between Netflix and Xbox has supposedly fallen through because of one minor quibble: Netflix wanted to adapt the console maker's games for $500m, not $800m. Read more
Eurogamer
Minecraft Dungeons II
Back in 2020, my three oldest friends and I sat on the phone to play the then-new Minecraft Dungeons. It was another Diablo-like action RPG, so why not? We had a blast, though perhaps too much of one, as we blasted through the campaign in one evening. Great fun; lamentable length. It wasn’t until,...
RPGFan491-Pc LEGO Minecraft Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring (21272) $35
Amazon [amazon.com] has *491-Pc LEGO Minecraft Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring (21272)* for *$34.99*. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+. Product Description from Amazon:[list][*]LEGO MINECRAFT...
Slickdeals Gaming
Minecraft x Dragon Ball Z - 1.1 Legends Update Adds More Characters, New Story Mode Fights & Custom Tournament
Just a week out from the Switch 2 release. Last year, Minecraft got a DLC crossover with the manga and anime series Dragon Ball Z. Now, almost a year later, a special "1.1 Legends Update" has been released. It comes loaded with new fighters (like Bardock, Teen Gohan, Gotenks, Vegito), new battle...
Nintendo Life
Domino’s launches Minecraft crossover with collectible pizza boxes
As part of the crossover, Domino’s is introducing six collectible pizza boxes featuring characters from Minecraft Dungeons II.
Dexerto
New Minecraft-Inspired Open-World Sandbox Game Officially Unveiled
Direland is a solo-developed open-world sandbox survival game that looks like an isometric version of Minecraft or a 3D take on Terraria. Developed by Tokyo-based creator Kaijiuuuuu, Direland is still in early development, but its new gameplay trailer has caught Minecraft fans' attention with its...
Steam NewsNew Minecraft-Inspired Open-World Sandbox Game Officially Unveiled
A new game catches the attention of Minecraft and Terraria fans with what looks like a creative mix of both games in an open-world sandbox.
Game Rant
Xbox One games are running on iPhone without emulation, and Minecraft is first
A new translation layer is bringing Xbox One games to iOS and macOS, with Minecraft already running with touchscreen and controller support. The project runs the Xbox One's Windows-derived userland on Apple hardware rather than relying on traditional console emulation.
Windows Central
It Took 4 Google AI Agents Over 27 Hours to Defeat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft Without Help From Humans
Google researchers have released a paper claiming that four Google Gemini 4 Argon AI agents just beat Minecraft without any help from humans. It took them just over 27 hours to take down the Ender Dragon in what is believed to be a world first. Of course, it’s not as simple as just turning up and...
Steam NewsIt Took 4 Google AI Agents Over 27 Hours to Defeat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft Without Help From Humans
Google researchers have released a paper claiming that four Google Gemini 4 Argon AI agents just beat Minecraft without any help from humans. It took them just over 27 hours to take down the Ender Dragon in what is believed to be a world first.
IGN
New launcher for viral AI mash-ups of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and more emerge with questionable terms
Those viral Elden Ring and Minecraft mashups you've likely seen circulating the web over the past couple of weeks are now conveniently available to play via a questionably created launcher – one that might compromise your PC in the process. You know the ones I'm talking about – the AI-powered...
Steam NewsNew launcher for viral AI mash-ups of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and more emerge with questionable terms
Melty is certainly no Steam
GamesRadar
Famitsu review scores – October 17, 2026 – first score for Demons’ Night Fever, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 17, 2026 are as follows: Final Fantasy Resonance – 8/8/8/8 Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 9/8/8/8 EA Sports FC 27 – 8/8/8/8 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – 8/8/8/8 Stupid Never Dies – 8/8/7/8 Demons’ Night Fever – 7/8/7/7 Farming Camp – 7/7/7/6 Note that...
Nintendo Everything
Minecraft Bedrock Edition is running on macOS with Windows crossplay
Minecraft Bedrock Edition has never officially been available on Mac, but a community project called Blockintosh is working to change that. Created by 22-year-old self-taught developer, the project aims to bring Bedrock to Apple Silicon, giving Mac users access to features such as cross-platform...
Windows Central
Whoa, This Minecraft Mod Turns The Game Into A Deltarune-Style Turn-Based RPG
And it’s not one of those AI-generated mods that just slaps two games together and calls it a day
Kotaku
Microsoft Survey Teases a Future Where Minecraft and Fallout Are Xbox Exclusives
A new Xbox Insider survey teases a possible future in which Minecraft, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and more first-party titles are entirely exclusive.
Game Rant
Microsoft considering making future Minecraft and Fallout games exclusive to Xbox
Microsoft could be considering making franchises like Fallout, Minecraft, and The Elder Scrolls into Xbox console exclusives.
DexertoMicrosoft survey suggests company considering making Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Minecraft Xbox exclusive
Microsoft now has a wealth of video game studios under its Xbox Game Studios banner and it’s no secret that they have had a huge reset to make the company more profitable. A new survey for Xbox Insiders suggests that they are considering making huge franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and...
My Nintendo News
Xbox is reportedly asking fans how they feel about greater console exclusivity
A new Xbox survey is asking players how they would feel about future titles being console-exclusive to Xbox, with Fallout, Hideo Kojima's Physint, and Minecraft name-dropped. Since its massive spending spree on the likes of Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, Xbox has been a bit all over the place...
Steam NewsXbox is reportedly asking fans how they feel about greater console exclusivity
Taking away Minecraft is a great idea if you want to speedrun becoming the most-hated publisher
GamesRadar
Xbox Survey Asks Users About Minecraft And The Elder Scrolls Exclusivity
A survey sent to Xbox Insiders asks what they would do if games like Minecraft, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls were console exclusives.
TheGamer
Xbox Considers Making Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft Exclusive
Microsoft is surveying Xbox Insiders about making franchises like Fallout, Minecraft and The Elder Scrolls (but not Call of Duty) Xbox exclusives.
Polygon
Xbox Polling Players on Whether Fallout, Elder Scrolls, or Even Minecraft Should Go Exclusive
Call of Duty not an option. According to a report from Windows Central, with images verified by reporter Jez Corden, Xbox is polling some of its users on whether it should make franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, or even Minecraft console exclusive. The surveys – distributed to select Xbox...
Push Square
Microsoft is asking players if its biggest franchises should go Xbox‑only — including Minecraft
Microsoft is actively asking Xbox users with multiple consoles how they'd react if big franchises went fully console exclusive. Is this a hint at things to come?
Windows Central
Minecraft's Free Switch 2 Upgrade Has a Catch Physical Owners Can't Ignore
The Minecraft Switch 2 free upgrade actually excludes physical cartridge owners, and several players on the platform have already raised concerns.
Game Rant
Minecraft’s Verity Is A Top Trending Halloween Costume For 2026
Google has released its list of the "top trending costumes" ahead of Halloween, and Minecraft's Verity has made the cut. The Frightgeist list, as it's called, is based on what's trending on Google. The list is topped by Buddy the Unicorn from director Casper Kelly's horror movie. The character...
GameSpot
New Minecraft update adds extra danger to the Ice Caves, and a handy music playlist
Minecraft 26.4 Java snapshot 4 introduces the new Brittle Ice block to its latest biome, along with adding a playlist feature for Jukeboxes.
PCGamesN
Modder puts Minecraft inside GTA 5 on iPhone with a rideable Ender Dragon
A modder has brought Minecraft to GTA 5 on an iPhone, complete with Steve, Elytra flight, and a rideable Ender Dragon over Los Santos.
Dexerto
Gears Of War: E-Day Had The Second Biggest Xbox Launch Of 2026
Gears of War: E-Day was the second biggest launch of the year for Xbox and outperformed Fortnite and Minecraft during its first week.
TheGamer
Video: European eShop highlights – September 2026
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from September 2026. Some of the highlighted titles include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Orbitals, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and more. Here’s the new video: September 2026 Highlights Video Keep track of Nintendo’s...
Nintendo Everything
How To Beat The Twisted Warden In Minecraft Dungeons 2
The Twisted Warden is one of the first real bosses you'll face in Minecraft Dungeons 2, and if you don't expect it, it can be quite the challenge.
TheGamer
Which Weapons Should You Use In Minecraft Dungeons 2?
There are a ton of weapons in Minecraft Dungeons 2, and while they're all different, certain ones are better for certain circumstances.
TheGamer
How To Get The Minecraft Dungeons 2 Aurora Cape In Minecraft
Minecraft Dungeons 2 has loads of armor and weapons that change how you look, but capes like the Aurora Cape look great without affecting your stats.
TheGamer
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 10, 2026 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse approaches
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 10, 2026 are now available. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse isn’t too far away now and pre-loads have started. With that, the game has two spots in the top five. This time next week, it may very well be #1. Minecraft Dungeons 2 was...
Nintendo Everything
New Kingdom Hearts Meets Minecraft-Like JRPG Confirmed for November 11
JRPG fans may have plenty of major releases to look forward to, with Persona 6 and Final Fantasy Resonance on the way, but there are also indie developers striving to leave their mark on the genre. One such game is coming out on PC via Steam in November 2026, and it goes by the name Emery Hearts....
Steam NewsNew Kingdom Hearts Meets Minecraft-Like JRPG Confirmed for November 11
An upcoming action JRPG looks like Kingdom Hearts and Minecraft mixed with unique features.
Game Rant
Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade Is Free for a Limited Time, But Only for Some Players
Nintendo confirms that the upcoming Switch 2 port of Minecraft will be a free upgrade for some users, though only for a short time.
Game Rant
Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie In Development At Paramount
Hollywood continues its rush to make more video game adaptations following Mario and Minecraft success
Kotaku
Minecraft Dungeons II 1.1.2.0 Hotfix
A new Minecraft Dungeons II update is available! Fixed a variety of client and server crashes that could occur during gameplay Fixed a crash that could occur when the Prime Enchanter hit the floor with Lightning Slam ability in the same moment as a TNT explosion Fixed a crash that could occur when...
Steam News
Xbox puts former Reddit and Facebook exec in charge of Minecraft studio Mojang
A lot of change is going on in the annals of Xbox right now. The games division of Microsoft is in the midst of 3,200 layoffs and a complete restructuring, and that includes in senior management. Mojang, the company overseeing Minecraft, now has a new boss, but their background isn't strictly in...
Steam NewsXbox puts former Reddit and Facebook exec in charge of Minecraft studio Mojang
While the former president overlooks broader franchising
GamesRadar
Minecraft's Switch 2 Upgrade Makes One Nintendo Mash-Up Worth Revisiting
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 with Vibrant Visuals, but the updates to the console exclusive Mash-Up pack might be the biggest draw of the port.
Game Rant
Minecraft Theme Park Is “The First Of Many” For Xbox, But Don’t Get Too Excited
Xbox has formalized its plans to extend its video games to places like film and TV via a new division called XP. As part of this, the company is also branching out further into the world of theme parks, though that may not be very surprising or exciting. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet said in a post that...
GameSpot
Xbox XP Officially Announced: Xbox Goes All in on Movies & TV
Xbox's newly announced XP division will chase the high of the Minecraft movie with further film and TV adaptations
Polygon
Famitsu sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – first week sales revealed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 26,200 PS5 Digital Edition – 12,210 Switch OLED – 3,461 Switch Lite – 3,255 Switch – 988 PS5 Pro – 456 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 353 Xbox Series X – 225 PS5 – 102 Xbox Series S – 34 For comparison’s sake, here are...
Nintendo Everything
Xbox aim to wring more cash out of the games they've not cast into oblivion by launching new licensing arm and handing Minecraft to ex-Meta monetisation lead
Xbox, currently in the midst of multi-round mass layoffs as part of a plan to let a final total of 3200 people go, have announced a new arm of their business which is firmly aimed at milking more cash out of its blockbuster game series via licensing deals. That likely means more stuff along the...
Rock Paper ShotgunXbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
The division will also focus on live events, merchandising, brand partnerships, "other forms of linear storytelling" and more.
GamingBolt
Xbox Announces New XP Entertainment Division to Make Movies, TV, and More
Xbox has announced a new TV, movies, and entertainment division called XP. It will be headed up by Kayleen Walters, a Lucasfilm veteran who moves over from her most recent post as president of Minecraft maker Mojang, where she also served as an executive producer on last year's A Minecraft Movie....
Steam News
Xbox announces new XP division to deliver transmedia spinoffs including film, TV, and theme parks
Xbox has announced a new XP business unit, dedicated to transmedia brand extensions, including the Fallout TV series and the Minecraft World theme park. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
Xbox Is Going Bigger On Movies, TV, And More With New XP Division
Xbox has officially unveiled a new division dedicated to movies and TV, called XP. The new branch of Xbox will be headed by Lucasfilm veteran Kayleen Walters, who had previously served as president of Minecraft studio Mojang and an executive producer on A Minecraft Movie. "At Mojang, her record...
GameSpot
Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox XP' Division With Four Key Focuses
"XP is a play on “Experience Points” and formalizes four investment areas". We've got more major Xbox news to share today, as a brand-new division called "Xbox XP" has just been announced, spearheaded by a newly-appointed XP President in Kayleen Walters - formerly of Minecraft developer Mojang. The...
Pure Xbox
Xbox Is Building A Film Division, And It’s Putting Minecraft In The Driver’s Seat
And the former head of Minecraft is going to run it
KotakuXbox Announces New XP Entertainment Division to Make Movies, TV, and More
Xbox has announced a new TV, movies, and entertainment division called XP. It will be headed up by Kayleen Walters, a Lucasfilm veteran who moves over from her most recent post at Minecraft maker Mojang, for whom she was president – and also served as an executive producer on last year's A...
IGN
Say hi to Xbox's new division: 'XP' will boost Xbox games off-platform
Microsoft is setting up a new division led by Minecraft's Kayleen Walters, to bring her merchandising, film production, and franchise growth experience to all Xbox games.
Windows Central
Minecraft's Switch 2 Upgrade Is Free, but Only for Digital Owners
Some Minecraft owners are eligible to receive a free upgrade of the game's Switch 2 edition, but others are being left behind.
PolygonMinecraft Switch 2 upgrade is free for limited time if you own digital Minecraft for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has clarified that if you own the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft digitally then you are entitled to the Nintendo Switch 2 version for free for a limited time. You have until 31st January, 2027 to claim the free upgrade and then presumably it will be a paid affair. If you don’t own...
My Nintendo News
