In this episode of Realm News Flash, The Dark Lord covers the 2026 Minecraft Realms Map Maker Awards, highlighting the artistic contributions of Mickey Joe, and delves into the controversial reactions to the "Good Trouble" DLC, emphasizing the importance of civil rights education in gaming. He also discusses the formation of the Minecraft Safety Council, aimed at enhancing player safety, and provides updates on MichaelTBH's dual-wielding campaign. Wrapping up, The Dark Lord offers an exclusive sneak peek into "The Employee," his dystopian audiobook exploring themes of labor, compliance, and the manipulation of optimism.

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