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What a week! We’re wrapping up with a news-heavy episode and we can’t wait to share it with you! Kicking things off with ‘Minecraft’, but what’s this we’re hearing about it coming to schools? That’s huge!
Microsoft Rolling Out Minecraft For Schools
Minecraft in class? Education has come a long way from when we were kids! Hear all about the app that was specificially designed for today’s youth and in-class building. We’re glad to see this exciting new development and we’ve got all the details!
Amazon Is Big on Rewards……For Some Of Us
The moment the Geekly Team heard of plans for a brick and mortar Amazon store, we were stoked! And now there’s a big perk for shopping there, but only for certain Amazon customers! Who doesn’t like feeling elite? We already qualify. Do you? Find out in this episode!
Thanks But No Thanks, Mr. Zuckerberg. We’ll Pass.
At first, it would seem like Facebook would deserve a pat on the back. I mean, seeing gamers and gaming being recognized and intergrated on a non-gaming platform should feel like a big accomplishment. But there’s a few issues with Facebook’s attempt at carving out a place for PC gamers, and Radnor is ready to tell you all about it.
In addition to the stories above, we’ve got some sad news about ‘Civilization Online’, info on a new video game voice actors strike, details on a big Twitch announcement that will bypass ad blockers and Steven Seagal still has us shaking our head at ‘World Of Warships’.
Get all of this and more on this episode!
Thanks for listening to Geekly Download and have a great weekend!
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