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Circana data shared by analyst Mat Piscatella shows the most-played games on PlayStation and Xbox are nearly identical, dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports releases. Fortnite leads both platforms while only one new game appears in each top 20 list. Steam stands apart with a more diverse lineup including indie hits and unreleased titles.
Minecraft is finally introducing a highly requested feature after a 17-year wait, set to revolutionize gameplay. The upcoming update brings significant enhancements, including a major Redstone overhaul with new components. Players eagerly anticipate this update, addressing a long-standing community desire.
Minecraft's upcoming major update is set to launch in September, promising significant enhancements. This release is poised to excite both new and veteran players with its expansive new features. Details on what to expect are emerging, and here's what we know so far.
Minecraft Live May 2026 revealed a slew of exciting updates, including the June 16 release of Chaos Cubed, the launch of Speedrun Worlds for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, and a first look at A Minecraft Movie Squared, set to release on July 23, 2027. The event showcased the game's continuous evolution, catering to both creative and adventurous players.
Minecraft's upcoming Dappled Forest Biome promises a serene autumnal landscape with mysterious abandoned camps to explore, set to arrive in Fall 2026. Meanwhile, the Chaos Cubed update launches on June 16, introducing the interactive Sulfur Cube mob and new building blocks. Players can also participate in a build contest with potential movie integration.
Cube World, the voxel exploration game that once rivaled Minecraft's hype, marks 15 years of development with a surprise update announcement, sparking mixed reactions from its dwindling community. Despite a "mostly negative" Steam review score and mere 19 concurrent players, developer Picroma persists. The game's latest update, Cube World Omega, built on Unreal Engine 5, promises craft stations and shops, rekindling skepticism and faint hope among fans.
GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old Minecraft streamer, was swatted during a livestream aimed at raising money for her 17-year-old grandson's cancer treatment. The incident, which involved 5 SWAT cars, 20 police cars, drones, and armed officers, occurred on May 19. Despite the ordeal, GrammaCrackers described the experience as "kinda fun."
Ubisoft reportedly cancelled Alterra after nearly three years. The Animal Crossing-meets-Minecraft life sim never got a public reveal.
Kiki Wolfkill leaves Xbox after 28 years, and her exit matters for Halo, Fallout, Minecraft, and Gears of War screen plans.
Valve faces AU$825k daily fines over extreme-right content on Steam.
Big-budget games are skewing toward high earners, says analyst Matt Piscatella, while Fortnite and Roblox scoop up everyone else.
The Minecraft Movie teaser trailer reveals Jack Black as Steve, offering fans an exciting first look at the iconic character brought to life.
