Minecraft Won’t Go Free-to-Play: ‘It’s the Best Deal in the World’
In an age when many live service games of its kind have pivoted to a free-to-play business model, Minecraft stubbornly remains a premium experience. During a recent interview with IGN, developer Mojang said it's determined to stick with the established
Minecraft’s ‘Vibrant Visuals’ Upgrade the Start of a New ‘Graphical Journey’
Freshly revealed at Minecraft Live, a major new graphical update is on the way to Minecraft, titled "Vibrant Visuals." This upcoming upgrade will initially be released for compatible Minecraft: Bedrock Edition devices, but there are plans to bring Vibrant Visuals to
Mojang Rules Out Minecraft 2: ‘Do You Think We’re Going to Have an Earth 2?’
Minecraft celebrated its 15th anniversary last year, but despite growing into those troublesome teenage years, it appears that developer Mojang has no plans to replace it with a sequel. On a recent trip to the Stockholm studio, IGN asked about the
Mojang Won’t Use Generative AI, Minecraft Is ‘About Creativity and Creating’
Minecraft developer Mojang has no intention of incorporating generative artificial intelligence into its game development process. The ever-increasing creep of generative AI into game development makes itself evident by the day, whether it’s Activision admitting to using generative AI art in
Pokémon TCG Pocket Gets Shiny Pokémon, Ranked Matches, and More in Update Next Week
It's time for a new booster set in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and it's introducing quite a bit to the game when it arrives. Shining Revelry, the next themed booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket, arrives on March 27, 2025, introducing
The Pokémon-Digimon Rivalry Is Set to Be Revived With Digimon’s Answer to Pokémon TCG Pocket
Digimon is getting its very own mobile card video game, in the wake of Pokémon TCG Pocket's runaway success. Bandai Namco has announced Digimon Alysion, a free-to-play online card battler for iOS and Android. Details are sparse at the moment, with
Ark: Survival Evolved Fans Lash Expansion Trailer Filled With AI-Generated Slop
A new Ark: Survival Evolved expansion trailer from publisher Snail Games has been resoundingly condemned by the Ark community for being filled with evidence of appalling generative AI imagery. The trailer was released in the wake of Snail Games’ GDC announcement
Pokémon Go Director Says Obtrusive Ads Will ‘Not Now, Not Ever’ Happen After Scopely Acquisition
Pokémon Go, alongside Niantic's broader gaming division, was recently acquired by mobile gaming juggernaut Scopely. The $3.5 billion sale has players a little worried about what it means for the walk-around monster-catching game, and its director is trying to assuage
Ark: Survival Ascended Expansion Lost Colony Stars Michelle Yeoh, Leads Into Ark 2
Dinosaur survival game Ark 2, which some had suspected might have run into trouble or even been abandoned, is back on after developer Studio Wildcard revealed a new expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended that leads into the sequel. Ark: Lost Colony
Every Persona Game and Spin-Off in Order
Beginning its life as a Shin Megami Tensei spin-off, the Persona series has quickly launched into something entirely of its own and become one of the biggest names in modern RPGs. From multiple major sequels and remakes to anime adaptations
