RNF # 111: Ice Bricks, Chiang Departure, Xbox/Netflix Deal Disintegrates and Sea Pickles

Episode 111 of Realm News Flash highlights the launch of Minecraft’s Packed Ice Block Set and the unexpected departure of Helen Chiang from Microsoft after 21 years. The episode also touches on the failed $800 million Xbox IP deal with Netflix and teases an upcoming feature on the bioluminescent Sea Pickle.

*Intro Music by Paul Krasnoshchok from Pixabay, Sound Effect by Breakz Studios from Pixabay

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