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Realm News

Realm News

By: Greg Howard
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Realm News — "Where I put the Real in Realm, and expand your mind, one block at a time!" Realm News is a Minecraft podcast exploring the stories, ideas, science, history, philosophy, culture, and creativity behind the world’s biggest sandbox game. From Minecraft news, updates, mobs, blocks, biomes, dimensions, and mechanics to interviews with creators, artists, developers, and players, we look at Minecraft from a different perspective. For quick Minecraft news and updates, check out Realm News Flash. Cover Art by Sam Howard, Insta:samhwrd22Greg Howard Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Part 1, Ep. # 153: Welcome Content Creator Tomo Jettster to Realm News

    Part 1, Ep. # 153: Welcome Content Creator Tomo Jettster to Realm News
    Oct 15 2026

    In Episode 153 of Realm News, host Dark Lord welcomes Minecraft content creator Tomo Jettster to discuss his incredible journey through the game and content creation. Tomo shares the origin of his unique name, his first experiences with Pocket Edition at just six years old, and his ambitious project to combine all his past Minecraft worlds into one ultimate forever world. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of Minecraft, creative building, streaming, and the challenges of documenting a massive multi-version play through. Listeners will also hear behind-the-scenes insights into Tomo’s Star Wars realm project and the tools he uses to edit and produce his videos.

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    Brewster, Rick. “Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing.” Paint.NET, 2022, https://www.paint.net/index.html. Accessed 20 Sept. 2026.

    “Pocket Edition V0.9.5 Alpha – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2016, https://minecraft.wiki/w/Pocket_Edition_v0.9.5_alpha. Accessed 16 Sept. 2026.

    Tomo Jettster. “Patreon.” Patreon, 13 Mar. 2026, https://www.patreon.com/cw/TomoJettster.Accessed 16 Sept. 2026.

    ---. “Tomo Jettster (@TomoJettster) on X.” X (Formerly Twitter), 2026, https://x.com/TomoJettster. Accessed 16 Sept. 2026.

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    56 mins
  • RNF #109: Xbox and Minecraft Exclusivity Survey by Xbox Research

    RNF #109: Xbox and Minecraft Exclusivity Survey by Xbox Research
    Oct 15 2026

    In this special episode of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord dives into a new report by Jez Corden of Windows Central detailing internal Xbox surveys that hint at the possibility of making major titles like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and even Minecraft exclusive to Xbox. The episode explores what such a move could mean for cross-platform play and the global Minecraft community, highlighting the potential backlash and challenges Xbox would face amidst the ongoing Rampocolypse and high console costs. With speculation around new CEO Asha Sharma’s influence and the company’s focus on the “Core” and “Connection” pillars, The Dark Lord shares opinions, reads Twitter reactions, and examines the wider implications for Xbox’s future strategy.

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    Corden, Jez. “Microsoft Is Considering Making Fallout, the Elder Scrolls, and Even Minecraft Xbox Console Exclusive — Surveys Detailed.” Windows Central, 14 Oct. 2026, www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-considering-making-fallout-the-elder-scrolls-and-even-minecraft-xbox-console-exclusive-surveys-detailed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

    “Xbox Support.” Xbox.Com, 2025, support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/manage-account/xbox-insider-program. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
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    11 mins
  • RNF # 108: New Mojang CEO, XP Division, and AI Minecraft Mashups

    RNF # 108: New Mojang CEO, XP Division, and AI Minecraft Mashups
    Oct 13 2026
    In this week’s Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord dives into a packed Minecraft news cycle featuring Mojang’s new CEO, Maria Angelidou-Smith, and the debut of Xbox’s bold new XP division led by former Mojang CEO Kayleen Walters. We explore the highlights of Java 26.4 Snapshot 3, including the chilling Ice Caves biome and the Frostbite zombie, plus updates on the upcoming Minecraft Hotel in Chessington, England, and Minecraft’s release for the Nintendo Switch 2. The episode also covers the explosive rise of AI-driven Minecraft mashups, with the viral TweetCraft phenomenon bringing playable Minecraft-inspired worlds directly to Twitter. Tune in for all the latest insights, trends, and a sneak peek of next week’s guest, content creator Tomo Jettster!Join the Realm at patreon.com/RealmNews and bio.link/realmnewsWork CitedAsha. (2026, October 8). Today, we announced XP, a new Xbox division that will help grow our great games into experiences beyond the games. [Tweet]. X. https://x.com/asha_shar/status/2108165380057506187Greif, A. (2026, October). Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft’. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/mike-tomlin-nfl-coach-minecraft-passion-rcna600771Java Team. (2026, October 6). Minecraft 26.4 snapshot 3. Minecraft.Net. https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-26-4-snapshot-3Maria Angelidou-Smith, CPO @ Personio: Product lessons leading Facebook App Monetisation Team to billions in revenue. (2024). The Twenty Minute VC. https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/maria-angelidouMike Tomlin. (2026, September 30). EP 1: Rooftops, penthouses, and urban living. [YouTube video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=video_idMinecraft. (2026). NintendoAmerica. Mojang. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/minecraft-switch-2/Realm News. (2026, August 4). RNF # 98: Snapshot 6 highlights & Xbox’s big reset explained. [YouTube video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=video_idReynaud, C. (2026, October 9). Un hôtel Minecraft ouvrira près de Londres en 2027. Minecraft.Fr. https://minecraft.fr/un-hotel-minecraft-ouvrira-pres-de-londres-en-2027/Skrebels, J., & Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief. (2026, October 8). Introducing XP. Xbox Wire. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/08/introducing-xp/—. (2026, October 8). New leadership appointments and Xbox division. Xbox Wire. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/08/new-leadership-appointments-and-xbox-division/Staff. (2025, November 13). Reddit welcomes Maria Angelidou-Smith as Chief Product Officer. Reddit Inc. https://redditinc.com/news/reddit-welcomes-maria-angelidou-smith-as-chief-product-officerYin-Poole, W. (2026, October 7). Someone used AI to make Minecraft playable inside Twitter with working multiplayer, and immediately sold sponsorships via crypto. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/someone-used-ai-to-make-minecraft-playable-inside-twitter-with-working-multiplayer-and-immediately-sold-sponsorships-via-crypto
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