The news comes as the franchise celebrates its 15th anniversary.

I’m surprised it took that long.

    • slimerancher@lemmy.worldEnglish
      792·
      6 months ago

      Just told my kid about it, and his face broke into a huge grin. I guess that’s the target audience.

      Though, Netflix has generally been pretty good with their animated shows, so won’t mind taking a look at what they do with Minecraft myself.

      • Jyrdano@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        6 months ago

        I still cant get over the fact the game I played when I was a teen 15 years ago is such a huge hit among kids now.

        • Stovetop@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          6 months ago

          It’s the video game equivalent of Legos. I think it has staying power in a way few other games have, precisely in the same way that Legos have remained popular toys for generations.

      • GameWarriorEnglish
        51·
        6 months ago

        I guess so. I just don’t see where they’re going with it.

        • sushibowl@feddit.nlEnglish
          18·
          6 months ago

          When your audience is five years old you don’t really need to go anywhere with it.

    • Ibaudia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      35·
      6 months ago

      Minecraft is the most popular video game to ever exist in human history and someone thinks that is an easy market to capitalize on.