videogames – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:55:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/blocksmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Blocks-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 videogames – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 See your custom Batmobile in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight https://blocksmag.com/see-your-custom-batmobile-in-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-your-custom-batmobile-in-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight https://blocksmag.com/see-your-custom-batmobile-in-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=65548 The latest LEGO Ideas challenge is giving builders a chance to see their custom LEGO Batmobile designs featured in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Five winners will get their designs added to the game, plus a prize pack of LEGO DC Batman sets.

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LEGO bricks are coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricks-are-coming-to-animal-crossing-new-horizons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-bricks-are-coming-to-animal-crossing-new-horizons https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricks-are-coming-to-animal-crossing-new-horizons/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=55887 Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to receive a significant update coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. Players can expect enhanced graphics, new multiplayer settings, and a free Version 3.0. Key features include the Kapp’n family Resort Hotel, LEGO brick-themed content, and customization options, available January 15, 2026.

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight coming in 2026 https://blocksmag.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-coming-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-coming-in-2026 https://blocksmag.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-coming-in-2026/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=52777 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games, is set for release in 2026 on multiple platforms. This game revisits Batman's extensive history, featuring a comedic take on the Caped Crusader and iconic characters to buddy up with and fight. Enhanced combat systems, open-world exploration of Gotham, and customisable Batcave promise a fresh yet familiar take for LEGO gamers.

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Fredrik Loving is the new Global Head of LEGO GAME https://blocksmag.com/fredrik-loving-is-the-new-global-head-of-lego-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fredrik-loving-is-the-new-global-head-of-lego-game https://blocksmag.com/fredrik-loving-is-the-new-global-head-of-lego-game/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:20:53 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50978 Read More Fredrik Loving is the new Global Head of LEGO GAME

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Fredrik Loving has been appointed as the new LEGO GAME Senior Vice President and Global Head, giving him oversight over the LEGO Group's digital experiences including LEGO Fortnite. The LEGO Group has announced the appointment of Fredrik Loving as the…

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LEGO Voyagers puts a brick twist on cosy co-op https://blocksmag.com/lego-voyagers-puts-a-brick-twist-on-cosy-co-op/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-voyagers-puts-a-brick-twist-on-cosy-co-op https://blocksmag.com/lego-voyagers-puts-a-brick-twist-on-cosy-co-op/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:01:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49761 Following in the footsteps of LEGO Builder's Journey, LEGO Voyagers has been announced as the next cosy LEGO video game. But it comes with a twist: LEGO Voyagers is set to be a co-op adventure, taking the co-op fun of games like Unravel 2 and It Takes Two and giving it a LEGO brick makeover.

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LEGO Party! video game coming later this year https://blocksmag.com/lego-party-video-game-coming-later-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-party-video-game-coming-later-this-year https://blocksmag.com/lego-party-video-game-coming-later-this-year/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49759 The LEGO Group is joining the party game craze with the aptly titled LEGO Party! coming later this year. Designed for 1 to 4 players, the game has all of the classic party game fun, with plenty of new LEGO-brick twists.

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Brick-by-brick building coming to LEGO Fortnite Islands https://blocksmag.com/brick-by-brick-building-coming-to-lego-fortnite-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brick-by-brick-building-coming-to-lego-fortnite-islands https://blocksmag.com/brick-by-brick-building-coming-to-lego-fortnite-islands/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:56:58 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49620 The Unreal Editor for Fortnite, a part of LEGO Fortnite that lets players create their own LEGO Islands, is getting a big update: the ability to build brick-by-brick. And it's also seeing the addition of new galleries of pre-built, garden-themed fixtures that can be added to players' Islands.

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Are LEGO video games missing the mark? https://blocksmag.com/are-lego-video-games-missing-the-mark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-lego-video-games-missing-the-mark https://blocksmag.com/are-lego-video-games-missing-the-mark/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:08:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=46281 Recent LEGO video games have disappointed critics and fans due to inconsistent quality and lack of innovative gameplay. While there have been successes like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, many titles fail to provide engaging experiences, often relying on recycled formulas. Players seek enjoyable and replayable games that reflect the imaginative essence of LEGO.

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What are the next updates coming to LEGO Fortnite? https://blocksmag.com/what-are-the-next-updates-coming-to-lego-fortnite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-next-updates-coming-to-lego-fortnite https://blocksmag.com/what-are-the-next-updates-coming-to-lego-fortnite/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=42141 Read More What are the next updates coming to LEGO Fortnite?

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LEGO Fortnite is about to get an update, so Blocks is thinking about what could come next to expand the survival game. With the Unreal Engine team taking a summer break from working on Fortnite and LEGO Fortnite, things have…

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Do video games work as LEGO sets? https://blocksmag.com/do-video-games-work-as-lego-sets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-video-games-work-as-lego-sets https://blocksmag.com/do-video-games-work-as-lego-sets/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:17:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=42138 The LEGO Group has collaborated with video game companies for years, creating sets inspired by various games. While LEGO Minecraft has been successful, others like LEGO Super Mario have faced mixed reactions. Display-oriented sets, like LEGO Fortnite, seem to be a good recipe for success, but action RPGs might offer more potential for appealing LEGO models.

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