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London Gets an Immersive Minecraft Experience This April

London is about to become a paradise for Minecraft fans, as an all-new immersive experience based on the blockbuster game arrives this April. The event, titled Minecraft Experience, will take place at a yet-to-be-announced venue in the capital, offering a hands-on adventure for players of all ages.

Credit: Minecraftexperience.com

Unlike simply playing the game at home, this interactive event will bring Minecraft’s signature blocky world to life with large-scale physical installations, augmented reality elements, and cooperative challenges. Attendees can expect to explore environments inspired by the game, solve puzzles, and even battle iconic mobs in a real-world setting. According to the event’s organizers, the experience will feature a mix of digital and physical gameplay, blurring the lines between reality and the pixelated landscapes players know and love.

Tickets are £20 for children from 3-15 and £24 for 16+ adults. London’s version of the Minecraft Experience follows the success of similar immersive video game attractions in other cities, including past experiences based on The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario.

Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios and now owned by Microsoft, has sold over 300 million copies since its release in 2011, making it the best-selling video game of all time. With its focus on creativity, exploration, and survival, the game has captivated players worldwide, and this real-world event is expected to draw a diverse crowd of fans, from casual builders to hardcore Redstone engineers.

If you’re a Minecraft fan, mark your calendar for April—this could be your chance to step inside the game like never before.


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Ninja Five-O: Konami’s Forgotten GBA Gem Returns

Originally released on the Game Boy Advance (GBA) in April 2003, Ninja Five-O (known as Ninja Cop in some regions) became a cult classic despite its limited production run. Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami, it combined swift platforming, sword combat, and a grappling hook mechanic that let players swing across levels like a stealthy superhero.

Credit: Konami

Low print numbers and minimal marketing turned Ninja Five-O into a prized collector’s item, with used cartridges fetching high prices online. Critics adored the game’s tight controls and arcade feel, praising its unexpected depth and polished presentation. Over time, word-of-mouth elevated it to near-legendary status among GBA enthusiasts.

Now, Konami is finally acknowledging that legacy. Their recent Tweet teased a remastered edition of Ninja Five-O, sparking excitement across social media. Meanwhile, the official Konami website overview confirms the revival, promising updated visuals, scaled to modern screens, as well as potential new modes for speedrunners and fans chasing high scores.

While the story, levels, and trademark difficulty remain, the remake is expected to include adjustable challenges for newer players. Crucially, the beloved grappling hook feature returns, letting you swing, slash, and stealth through each stage. No firm release date has been announced, but Konami suggests it will appear on multiple modern platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.

For fans who missed the original’s short-lived retail run, this re-release marks an affordable chance to try a near-forgotten gem. With old-school ninja flair and frenetic 2D combat, Ninja Five-O could once again captivate a generation used to open-world epics and high-definition shooters.

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