When up-and-coming New Zealand rapper and producer, The Encouragement Kid, connected with a rural school class, the result was more than just a song—it became a moment of pure joy. "Keep Smiling Man!" ...

The tournament which was supposed to run from February 1 to 28, will now take place in yet to be confirmed dates in August. The KICC will host the CHAN 2024 group stage draw. Photo by: ...

Getting lost in Minecraft can be frustrating, especially when you’ve been exploring. Making a map lets you track your surroundings and return to essential spots. This guide will help you with ...

As many parents know from experience, today’s kids spend a lot of time online. While concerns about screen time are often focused on teens—unsurprisingly, as nearly half of teen participants ...

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Other ways to get kids involved in the midst of a natural disater are: By creating a family emergency plan together so they feel prepared. Writing thank-you notes or draw pictures for first ...

Mojang has revealed the details for Minecraft's first update of 2025 The update will include six new features, including new pig variants Players can now try out the update in public testing ...

Minecraft Java Edition has released snapshot 25w02a, which adds six new features to the game, including two new pig variants. This is the first Minecraft snapshot released in 2025, and it brings ...

Mojang did, of course, announce it was changing the way it released new Minecraft content last September, revealing it would be ditching its traditional mega-sized summer updates in favour of ...

Is Minecraft 2 in the works? Here’s everything we know about original creator Notch’s plans for a follow-up to the best-selling video game. Initially released back in 2009, Minecraft has grown ...

The creator of Minecraft is working on a secret project that might be a “spiritual successor” to the iconic sandbox game. Here’s what we know so far about the chances of a Minecraft 2. In a sea of AAA ...