In this episode of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord dives into the latest Minecraft updates, including the buzz around baby mobs, the UK’s new age verification requirements, and community reactions to recent game features. Plus, enjoy an exclusive clip from an engaging conversation with content creator MauvaisGarcon, where they discuss his transformative journey from a self-proclaimed "bad boy" to a celebrated Minecraft influencer. Tune in for unscripted insights, captivating stories, and a sneak peek at Thursday’s full interview. Happy crafting!

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Realm News presents: "Poll Time: Do You Like the Parched and Camel Husk?", host The Dark Lord delves into the Minecraft community's reactions to the newest desert mobs, the Parched and Camel Husk. With 139 votes, a striking 80.5% of participants expressed their love for both mobs. The episode features compelling community feedback, including strategies for tackling these mobs—like using ranged weapons against the Parched's poison-tipped arrows and managing the Camel Husk’s spear attacks. Listeners share insights on mob synergies, combat tips, and creative gameplay approaches. Plus, discover Realm News' expansion into the Hytale universe with a new podcast, Realm News: Hytale. Tune in for dynamic discussions and expert game strategies!

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Geere, Duncan. “Tipped Arrow.” Minecraft.net, Minecraft, 7 Aug. 2025, www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/tipped-arrow. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

M_S. “Parched Poll.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft_Survival/comments/1olv8ai/do_you_like_the_parched_and_camel_husk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

M2. “Parched Poll.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft2/comments/1olv5zv/do_you_like_the_parched_and_camel_husk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

Realm News. “The Parched Poll.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/RealmNews/comments/1olv3ka/do_you_like_the_parched_and_camel_husk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

In this episode of Realm News Flash (#68), "Tiny Mobs, Big News: The First 2026 Minecraft Drop,” The Dark Lord dives into the first Minecraft drop of 2026, introducing adorable new baby farm mobs like piglets, lambs, and even baby mooshrooms with unique textures and sounds. The episode also covers the exciting update that name tags are now craftable, eliminating the need to fish for them. Additionally, The Dark Lord discusses a recent Realms outage, sharing personal experiences and how it led to the creation of a fresh new world. To wrap up, listeners get a sneak peek into Thursday's episode focusing on the Parched and Camel Husk mobs. Don’t miss it!

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