Virtual blocks, virtual cons: Minecraft’s Minecon will now be just a streamed event

Is Minecon still a con without the actual convention part? Minecon Earth is going to put that question to the test on November 18, when this new version of the Minecraft community event begins streaming.

The 90 minute broadcast will be free to watch across various streaming platforms. The Mojang studio notes on its site that the event will be “an interactive show that will take the best bits of our previous events and incorporate them into a condensed.” Basically, this is a very nice way of saying there won’t be a traditional Minecon this year, which was an event that gave Minecraft fans a way to meet up and check out panels and other events focused on their favorite game.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.