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Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Ampverse Group has launched Pixel, a new division aimed at enhancing gaming communities and connecting brands in Southeast Asia and the Gulf States.
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Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
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Minecraft Earth is now available in New Zealand

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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It's great that Kiwis get this early opportunity to join Minecraft as it takes the leap from the screen into the AR world.
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NVIDIA's ray tracing graphics are coming to Minecraft

Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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Prepare your pixel spades, because Minecraft is the latest game to get the real-time ray tracing treatment, thanks to NVIDIA and Microsoft.
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Craft your castle in mind-blowing mixed reality

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Minecraft's latest update integrates Windows Mixed Reality, allowing players to craft, explore, and survive in an immersive 3D world with minimal setup.
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Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
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Telltale gives Minecraft it's Story Mode

Sun, 20th Mar 2016
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Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn't know you needed in Telltale's Minecraft Story Mode.
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Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
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Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
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LEGO unleashes its Minecraft beater

Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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LEGO, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games have released their answer to Minecraft, LEGO Worlds, as part of Steam's Early Access programme.
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Mind those Minecraft cheats, malware may lurk inside

Mon, 25th May 2015
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Security vendor Eset is warning Minecraft fans to cheat with care after discovering 33 Android Minecraft cheat apps packing scareware.
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Star Wars Rebels coming to Minecraft

Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Minecraft and Star Wars Rebels unite! Players can now join the force for £3.10, with 23 new character skins available on Xbox.
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Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure's Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.
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Minecraft: Xbox One Edition shovelling in August

Mon, 26th May 2014
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Minecraft gears up to captivate Xbox One players this August with larger, clearer worlds at £19.15, or £5.70 for Xbox 360 owners.
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Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Sony announces Minecraft: PS3 Edition on disc from 14 May, following over 1.5M downloads, expanding its reach across PlayStation platforms.
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Minecraft helps to create history for ANZAC Day

Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Minecraft breathes new life into ANZAC history, thanks to a groundbreaking Kiwi project merging education with digital creativity.
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Minecraft PS3 edition is dangerously addictive

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Minecraft on PS3 unleashes creativity, proving irresistibly addictive with endless possibilities for building and exploration.
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Minecraft dev announces collaboration with Penny Arcade

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Minecraft creators, Mojang, partner with Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins for a new game, Scrolls, blending card and board game elements.