# 8BIT News **URL:** \ **Category:** Arcade\ **Created:** [March 20, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842 "2024-03-20T17:51:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/125 "2025-11-04T18:28:17Z")
> [@CopySprite](#): > > I don’t think so. your just jealous u can make it public in settings/profile ---
**Author:** ![Astro](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/astro/32/35479_2.png) [@Astro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Astro)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/126 "2025-11-04T20:40:25Z")
I’m handsome ---
**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/127 "2025-11-05T00:14:08Z")
my mommy says I look handsome ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/128 "2026-01-29T17:09:47Z")
NEW SEGMENT IN 8-BIT NEWS so I’ll be adding a portion to 8-Bit News called Outsider News (mods, before you send a tactical nuke to my house i will not be covering politics or any of that jazz, things will be somewhat related to makecode) so Outsider News will have a few subcategories Featured Industry News Developer News Science and Technology SETI so first one of these is coming soon ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/129 "2026-01-29T17:43:02Z")
hey @richard I have a question I posted a late article because I forgot about it and it got in trouble because the intro looked to official, there hasn’t been any problem with it in the past so I’m wondering if its a new Rule or just a mixup ---
**Author:** ![richard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/richard/32/5417_2.png) [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/130 "2026-01-29T17:45:01Z")
not a new rule, just an old rule that wasn’t enforced everywhere before. we generally reject all posts that could potentially mislead someone into thinking that the post is from a makecode team member or official channel. ---
**Author:** ![Josef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/josef/32/12457_2.png) [@Josef](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Josef)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/131 "2026-01-30T19:31:48Z")
meatball, if you really _did_ get the idea from c0, please credit us. If not, lmk and my apologies. ---
**Author:** ![Danny\_Devention](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/danny_devention/32/30134_2.png) [@Danny\_Devention](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Danny_Devention)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/132 "2026-01-30T19:31:49Z")
Coulden’t they tell if something is official simply by the tag located directly next to your name…? ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/133 "2026-01-30T19:33:43Z")
the 8BN Account has been long banned ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/134 "2026-02-02T18:26:37Z")
could I just add a disclaimer ---
**Author:** ![richard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/richard/32/5417_2.png) [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/135 "2026-02-02T23:45:56Z")
nope, gotta be removed from the animation ---
**Author:** ![Josef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/josef/32/12457_2.png) [@Josef](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Josef)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/136 "2026-02-03T03:03:07Z")
ok, just try to come up with original ideas next time, if you need inspiration, feel free to ask. ---
**Author:** ![Danny\_Devention](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/danny_devention/32/30134_2.png) [@Danny\_Devention](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Danny_Devention)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/137 "2026-02-03T18:12:30Z")
Wait @MeatballDev what needed to be removed from the animation? ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/138 "2026-02-20T18:29:07Z")
… I just randomly lost all of the progress on the article ---
**Author:** ![VegetaFan13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegetafan13/32/29839_2.png) [@VegetaFan13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VegetaFan13)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/139 "2026-03-05T22:52:57Z")
can I be a reporter? ---
**Author:** ![Danny\_Devention](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/danny_devention/32/30134_2.png) [@Danny\_Devention](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Danny_Devention)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/140 "2026-03-06T02:52:05Z")
Trust me I think that’s gonna be a no… ---
**Author:** ![VegetaFan13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegetafan13/32/29839_2.png) [@VegetaFan13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VegetaFan13)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/141 "2026-03-06T17:39:50Z")
okie dokke :thu ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/142 "2026-03-06T20:22:31Z")
no ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/143 "2026-07-01T23:33:17Z")
# 8BIT NEWS ![2fdd262a3d19a3ae833c5507aa8911d45d491295_2_690x388](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/3X/9/d/9d1352b9bb49a110cd004e46997dd224e7e5bc55.png) * * * > **8BIT News** > > ## **Return of 8BIT News 📰** > > After a 9-month hiatus, **8BIT News** , one of the oldest community news channels on the MakeCode Forums is officially coming back. > > The revival will follow a staggered rollout plan over the next few months to bring back all core features safely and consistently. Here is the official roadmap for the return: > > - **August 2026: 8BIT News Core** > - The main flagship news feed returns, covering general forum updates and community events. > > - **September 2026: 8BIT Asks & Game of the Week** > - Community interviews and weekly game spotlights will resume. > > - **December 2026: 8BIT First Alert** > - The emergency alert system for major forum updates and breaking news comes back online. > > **Outsider News Update** > > _Outsider News_ is currently on indefinite hold. The previous information source used for these reports has folded. Production on this segment will remain paused until a reliable new source for insider information is established. > > * * * > > ## **Blender Movie Project Sparks Forum Interest 🎬** > > The Collaboration category has seen a sharp rise in activity following a new topic by `GoObErsandwichdude64`, who announced production on a **[3D MakeCode Movie](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-makecode-movie/44447)** built entirely in Blender. > > The thread has quickly evolved into a community casting call where forum users are submitting their avatar designs to be modeled and animated in 3D. > > **Mod Casting Denied** > > The project hit an early administrative roadblock regarding the platform’s moderation team. The director originally pitched featuring the mods in the film, but admin `AlexK` explicitly stepped in and denied permission for the moderation staff to be included in the project. > > **Development Status** > > While 3D modeling and basic scene animations are actively underway, the director noted that securing custom voice acting remains the project’s primary development bottleneck. Community members interested in tracking the project can view the full discussion on the Official Thread. > > * * * > > ## **The MakeCode Game Awards (MGA) 2026 🏆** > > The flagship 8BIT event officially has a confirmed timeline. The **MakeCode Game Awards (MGA) 2026** are locked in to begin on **September 10th**. > > This year’s awards feature an extended four-month structure designed to separate standard community categories from elite, high tier developer achievements. > > ## **Official MGA 2026 Schedule** > > - **September 10th – October 1st: Nomination Phase** 🗳 > - Public nomination channels open immediately at launch. Users can submit games across all standard categories until the October 1st deadline. > > - **October 1st – October 31st: General Voting & Reveals** 📊 > - The official brackets lock. Forum members vote on standard nominees throughout the month, culminating in a live **Standard Awards Reveal on October 31st**. > > - **November 2026: Prestige Awards Voting** 💎 > - The focus shifts to elite categories. November is strictly reserved for deciding the high-tier prestige awards. > > - **December 2026: The Prestige Reveal Video** 🎬 > - The grand finale. The elite prestige winners will be announced via a dedicated presentation video showcasing the top titles in action, aligning directly with the return of _8BIT First Alert_. > > * * * Article Assisted By AI WHILE I’m getting used to writing articles again, I promise this is temporary ---
**Author:** ![MeatballDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/meatballdev/32/28502_2.png) [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8bit-news/27842/144 "2026-07-01T23:44:08Z")
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