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Modder 0xProbability used Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 to write and test code that inserts Minecraft elements, including Steve, mobs and the Ender Dragon, into a version of GTA V ported to run natively on iPhone. The underlying iOS port was created separately by a Swiss student known as C22, who adapted a browser version of GTA V into a native app running at 50-60 FPS with roughly 1.1GB of RAM on an iPhone 17.
Microsoft's Xbox unit announced a new division called XP that will expand its game franchises into film, television, merchandise and live events. The division includes four arms—Xbox Pictures, Xbox Products, Xbox Places and Xbox Partnerships—and will be led by Kayleen Walters, former executive producer of A Minecraft Movie. Maria Angelidou-Smith, previously of Meta and Reddit, was also named the new CEO of Mojang and Minecraft.
Microsoft has formed a new internal division called Xbox Experiences (XP) to oversee the expansion of its gaming franchises into movies, television shows and physical products like toys. The unit will be led by former Mojang CEO Helen Chiang, who previously worked as an executive producer on A Minecraft Movie.
Microsoft has introduced a new division named XP dedicated to expanding Xbox's gaming franchises into television, film, and live events. Led by Kayleen Walters, the division aims to reach new audiences and strengthen existing fan engagement through storytelling and partnerships. This move aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to transform its gaming IP into a multimedia entertainment empire.
Valve's September 2026 Steam Hardware Survey shows 32GB of system RAM is now used by 42.22% of surveyed gaming PCs, up 4.77% from August, while 16GB configurations fell to 37.82%. Unusual configurations like 24GB and 48GB also grew slightly, even as a global memory chip shortage continues.
A user on Bluesky found that typing 'Play Minecraft' into the US government's new America.gov chatbot produces a bureaucratic parody of Minecraft's End Poem, replacing themes of the universe and love with references to republics, constituents and paperwork. When shown a PDF transcript of its own output, the chatbot denied having written the poem.
The federal government's new AI chatbot, America.gov, built with help from Google and SpaceXAI, responds to Minecraft-related prompts with a roughly 1,800-word rewrite of the game's 'End Poem' by Julian Gough rather than malfunctioning. Trump has credited 20-year-old programmer Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls' and formerly of DOGE, as a lead engineer on the project.
Mojang revealed The Sift at Minecraft Live, its first new dimension since The End launched in 2011, coming to Java and Bedrock Editions in 2027. The dimension includes areas called the Meadows and the Carapace, along with new mobs that can act as companions or threats. It will first appear in Minecraft Dungeons 2, releasing September 29, ahead of the main game's arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27.
A 9-year-old known online as MightyMikePLays67 racked up $118,000 in YouTube ad charges on his father's company credit card while promoting his Minecraft channel. His father Dave lost his job as a result and must repay the bill within 30 days, prompting the family to consider selling their home.
Developer Luckey Faraday used the GPT Astra AI model to rewrite a browser-based recreation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Hijacked map in Java so it runs directly inside Minecraft's own OpenGL rendering context, rather than as a screen-in-screen simulation. The mod, built with the Fabric loader, includes working collision, bots, navmesh and weapons, and reportedly runs at about 45fps.
A nine-year-old running the Mighty Mike Plays YouTube channel used his father's saved corporate credit card details to fund a series of self-directed ad campaigns promoting his Roblox and Minecraft content, ultimately charging $118,000 without his father's knowledge. His father, Dave, only discovered the spending after being summoned to a meeting with his company's finance team to explain the missing funds.
Microsoft revealed its September Xbox Game Pass additions, headlined by prequel title Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2, arriving alongside titles like RuneScape: Dragonwilds and Kernel Hearts. The rollout comes as Microsoft faces scrutiny over the service's costs, having already announced it will cap cloud gaming hours by tier starting in November instead of offering unlimited access.