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You ever just sit there, playing Minecraft, and suddenly you’re chuckling to yourself about, well, chickens? Yeah, me neither. But here we are, with Minecraft’s latest update dropping some quirky stuff tied to The Minecraft Movie. First up, we’ve got this Lava Chicken Disc. You snag it after taking down a Baby Zombie on a Chicken. Why that combo? Who knows, but it’s a cheeky nod to that Chicken Jockey meme from the flick. And, get this – the disc plays a tune from Steve’s Lava Chicken song, but this version’s got a villager belting out the vocals. Pretty wild, right?
Oh, and there’s a painting of Dennis – Steve’s wolf buddy. Fans loved Dennis. It’s kinda neat hanging a picture of him in your cuboid world, but… is that really it?
Now, don’t get me wrong, both the disc and painting are fun nods to the movie’s viral buzz. But, don’t you feel like they’re sorta… I dunno, just there? The movie was this huge thing, with new characters and stuff that had fans all jazzed. You’d think Mojang would throw us a bone and add more, right? Instead, we got these pretty but kinda flat cosmetic items that don’t stir up any gameplay excitement. It’s like they aimed for the ground and nailed it. Could they spice it up a bit in future updates? Fingers crossed.
Scrolling down Reddit, it’s clear folks aren’t thrilled. One user decided the Lava Chicken Disc is perfect for, wait for it, trolling buddies. Another pointed out how the disc doesn’t click with other tunes. They’re not wrong. It feels totally out of sync with Minecraft’s rich lore and everything. Seriously, after how the movie rocked the Minecraft scene, people were hoping for more than just some pretty add-ons, you know?
And about the Dennis painting – it’s just a picture. Static as a Sunday afternoon in the suburbs, with zero interaction or context. If you ask me, Mojang missed a golden chance. Imagine if Dennis was a rare, trusty companion in the game, maybe with quirks straight from the movie, or kicking off little quests. Picture him dragging you to random adventure spots. How cool would that be?
Speaking of doing things right, have you seen what Epic Games does? I mean, when they paired with Marvel, it wasn’t just about new skins. They went all out with Thanos, Infinity Stones — the whole shebang. Fortnite’s Star Wars crossover? Pure bliss for a fan. Mojang co-owns the movie, so no red tape there. Yet, we only got two items. A bit of a bummer, huh?
The movie gave us gems like the Super Iron Golem with those zippy Boots of Swiftness. How epic would it have been to see it in-game, maybe tied to a special quest? And the villain, Malgosha — she was this super intense corrupted sorceress. Imagine encountering her through some glitched-out biomes. That would’ve spiced things up!
And, hey, remember Henry’s tater tot launcher? Batteries, paperclips, a dream—I mean, tater tots? I’m no coder, but Mojang could whip up something similar. Maybe it scatters mobs or makes them slip on grease? That’s adventure right there.
Anyway, here’s hoping Minecraft doesn’t stop at these memes and gives us more movie magic. We could all use more than just a lick of paint, you know? Until then, happy crafting!
