Realm News
Realm News, "Where I put the Real in Realm, and expand your mind, one block at a time!". This is the place where knowledge meets Minecraft. Where we will discuss philosophy, science, culture, astronomy, and everything that makes Minecraft, well...Minecraft and bring it to the real world. We will talk about mobs, biomes, blocks, dimensions, and all from my perspective. Also, you will hear exclusive interviews from renowned artists such as Kristoffer Zetterstrand and from fellow Minecrafters like the Sun King, MichaelTBH, and many, many more! Cover Art by Sam Howard, Insta:samhwrd22
Episodes
In Episode #98 "Floating Marvels: Exploring the Real-World Roots of Lily Pads in Minecraft" of Realm News, host The Dark Lord masterfully bridges the gap between Minecraft and real-world knowledge. The show dives deep into the fascinating biology and practical applications of lily pads, unraveling their significance both in nature and in-game mechanics. From exploring the impressive structure of the Amazonian Water Lily, ...
In Episode #58 of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord—“the one who puts the Real in Realm and expands your mind one block at a time”—dives into the latest Minecraft updates, including the terrifying new Camel Husk and Parched mobs that make desert biomes more dangerous than ever. From zombie camels ridden by spear-wielding husks to skeletons firing poison-tipped arrows, this episode explores the eerie side of Mojang’s newest snapshot. ...
In "From the Tomb," Gregory H. Howard (aka The Dark Lord), creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Realm News, brings to life a chilling tale adapted from Twenty-Five Ghost Stories, originally penned by De Maupassant and translated by E.C. Waggener. This haunting narrative follows the eerie encounter of a father and his daughter, Juliette, who was shockingly buried alive—only to return from the grave after a terrifying ...
In Episode 103 of Realm News, "Markcraft," The Dark Lord—"the one who puts the Real in Realm and expands your mind one block at a time"—welcomes special guests Adrian and Mark, the founders of Markcraft, a three-year-old, never-reset Minecraft Bedrock SMP server. Tune in as they dive into the origins of Markcraft, the decision to focus on Bedrock, the vibrant community they've built, and the lore and structu...
In Episode #57 of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord returns with fresh Minecraft updates, including the anticipated Vibrant Visuals coming to Java Edition, highlights from Snapshot 25W43A, and exciting gameplay tweaks like the revamped spear mechanics. This episode features a sneak preview of an upcoming interview with Mark and Adrimark, founders of the Bedrock SMP Forever World Server, Markcraft. Plus, The Neon Scoop debuts with Neo...
In Episode 95, Part 2 of "Mycelium Mysteries: Decoding Minecraft's Fungi Network," the Dark Lord and guest Master Crafter NightSteak delve deeper into the fascinating world of Minecraft fungi, transitioning from the overworld to the Nether. They explore the intriguing properties of crimson and warped fungi, discuss the role of bioluminescent shroomlights, and analyze the ecological significance of fungi within Minecra...
Join me The Dark Lord in this impromptu Realm News Flash! I report all the Minecraft News that has taken place in the past 7 days and provide a 3 1/2 minute clip into this upcoming Thursday, part 2 episode with NightSteak over Fungi. You will not want to miss it!
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-preview-1-21-130-20
In Episode 94 Part 1 of Realm News, "Mycelium Mysteries: Decoding Minecraft's Fungi Network," host The Dark Lord welcomes back special guest NightSteak, owner of the largest museum on the oldest Minecraft survival multiplayer server, MinecraftOnline.com. They dive deep into the fascinating world of Minecraft fungi and mushrooms, exploring theories about their origins, connections to the Nether, and real-world mushroom...
In this episode of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord dives into the latest Minecraft updates, covering the newly released Mounts of Mayhem test features for Java players, including the spear’s mechanics and the tamable zombie horse. He shares insights from community members MichealTBH and @Harristic_ on gameplay changes, explores the enchanting "Lunge" feature, and reports on the new "Happy Ghast" song by Element ...
In Episode 102 of Realm News, "The Nautilus," The Dark Lord delves into the fascinating world of both the real-life nautilus and its new Minecraft counterpart from the "Mounts of Mayhem" update. After an engaging poll time segment discussing community reactions to the latest Minecraft features, The Dark Lord explores the nautilus as a living fossil, its evolutionary history, unique biological traits, and current threats to its surv...
In this exciting episode of Realm News Flash #54, The Dark Lord—"the one who puts the Real in Realm and expands your mind one block at a time!"—delivers captivating Minecraft updates, including Kurt J. Mac's historic 14-year journey to the Far Lands, the thrilling Copper Cape Quest challenge, and the upcoming Copper Crown Championship at TwitchCon. Plus, get a sneak peek at Thursday's episode, "Mounts of Mayh...
In this exciting episode of the Realm News Round Table, host Greg Howard, aka The Dark Lord, is joined by Minecraft experts Michael Lewis, JLN, and NEXX/DampTowl to dissect the latest updates from the Minecraft Live Fall Event 2025. Dive into discussions about the Nautilus and its mechanics, the introduction of the zombie Nautilus, and the much-anticipated Copper Age update. The panel also explores the implications of the new spear...
In the electrifying Minecraft Live Fall 2025 episode, broadcast live from Stockholm, fans were treated to a thrilling showcase of updates and surprises. The event kicked off with a star-studded pre-show featuring content creators like Vicky Palami and Mumbo, setting the stage for major reveals. Highlights included the Friendly Fishing Add-On with over 90 new aquatic mobs, the Copper Age update introducing the handy Copper Golem, an...
In Episode 92 of Realm News, titled "Fireflies," The Dark Lord takes listeners on an illuminating journey that blends real-world science with the enchanting universe of Minecraft. This special, fan-chosen episode dives into fascinating facts about real-world fireflies, exploring their biology, unique bioluminescence, and the conservation challenges they face due to habitat loss and light pollution. The episode also featur...
In this episode of Realm News Flash #52, The Dark Lord dives into exciting updates, including the upcoming Minecraft Live Event on September 27th and a special roundtable discussion with familiar faces like MichealTBH, NightSteak, Jack, and Nexx. Plus, don't miss the preview of Thursday's episode, "Bioluminescent Wonders: Fireflies, Facts, and Minecraft’s Firefly Bush," where science meets Minecraft in a glowing exploration of fire...
In Episode 91 of Realm News, "It’s Poll Time: Lodestone and Candles," your host, The Dark Lord, dives into a special community feedback-focused episode. After a busy week, The Dark Lord shares insights from two engaging Minecraft polls: "Do you use Lodestone?" and "Do you use Candles?" Gathering responses from the Realm News subreddit, the episode explores how players integrate these items into their b...
In episode 51 of Realm News Flash, host The Dark Lord delivers the latest Minecraft updates, highlighting the announcement of the Minecraft Fall Live Event set for September 27, 2025, along with a community roundtable discussion planned the following day featuring MichaelTBH, NightSteak, Jack, and Nexx. The episode covers Snapshot 25w37a, focusing mainly on bug fixes, including OpenGL 3.3 requirements and Copper Golem adjustments. ...
Join "Realm News" for an exciting finale in our first-ever three-part series featuring Jack, the mastermind of Minecraft ideas. In this episode, host The Dark Lord dives deep with Jack into fascinating topics like structural and block overhauls, wood type consistency, new mob variants, advancements, and unique gameplay mechanics. Discover innovative suggestions, from copper-powered rails and jukebox minecarts to snowy whi...
In episode 50 of Realm News Flash, host The Dark Lord delivers the latest Minecraft updates, covering Snapshot 25w36b with bug fixes like enhanced copper torch visibility and adjustable copper golem statues, plus new pumpkin spawns in Mushroom Field Biomes. The episode also spotlights "Pixel Drift," a new Minecraft music album featuring Eurobeat remixes from artists like Hyper Potions and meganeko. Wrapping up the show is...
In part two of Realm News, your host, The Dark Lord, continues his in-depth conversation with special guest Jack the Creator, diving into speculative Minecraft discussions and Jack's extensive wishlist for game improvements.
They passionately debate the value of copper in-game, discuss potential breeding mechanics for dolphins and squids, and explore innovative ideas like copper anvils and Netherite shields. Tune in for expert ...
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