Minecraft has added a new AI helper bot named Mel, capable of answering crafting questions and providing guidance. It features speech, gestures, and offers helpful advice, though it may require careful wording and is still in beta.

This video showcases creative builds in Lifeboat, including a Japanese temple, farm, plushie scene, colorful house, car, layered structures, and a cozy house with a dragon on top. The creator highlights impressive design details and encourages viewers to like and subscribe.

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“This area is full of creativity, with amazing builds like temples, maze underground, shopping centers, pixel arts, and detailed decorations. It’s constantly evolving, showcasing players’ imaginations and progress. I look forward to revisiting these worlds and seeing even more incredible structures.”

This week, I explored several featured rooms, including Asylum Decay, a spooky game to escape by collecting code parts; Calaria, a cozy, butterfly-filled hangout; NRD Inc. Studio, a stunning area with a picnic spot and trees; and You Are USA, a creative city with shops and paywalled features.

Minecraft now features mannequin entities that can be summoned with commands, act like living entities, wear armor, take damage, and interact with the environment, opening new creative possibilities.

Mining copper before September 2nd earned players the Copper Collector item, which was automatically granted. To claim it, go to the store’s featured items tab or search for “copper” in the dressing room. The item is animated and a fun addition to your collection.

This week’s featured rooms include the “Me Family Room” with a large mirror, TV, and pet cats, the spooky “Linal Temptation” with eerie pathways and sound effects, Stonehenge with climbable structures and a campfire, and “Tune Troubles” showcasing blinking figures and a musical area. Each room offers unique themes and engaging details.

Rec Room’s finances remain strong, with no debt and several years of runway until 2029. Despite record UGC revenue in July, high platform fees and creator payments limit profit. The company cut 50% of staff to improve sustainability, providing severance and healthcare to laid-off employees.

Minecraft has launched a Copper Mining Challenge, where players mine copper with a stone, iron, diamond, or netherite pickaxe. If 50 million copper blocks are mined by September 2nd, all participants will earn a new copper-themed collection item.

This week’s featured rooms include Zombie Cubes, an action-packed map with falling cubes and shooting zombies, and Whispering Forest, a breathtaking scene crafted with Make-A-Pen. Other notable rooms are Autumn Loft, showcasing a scenic lake view, and the Cat Cafe, featuring adorable details and outdoor patio views.