There's no need to introduce Minecraft, the phenomenal game that appeals to young and old alike. A veritable sandbox with minimalist cubic graphics, the title was released 15 years ago and has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. In 2025, there will even be a film adaptation starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, among others.

Beyond the ‘simple game’, several innovative projects revolve around this universe. These include a monumental virtual library, comprising 12.5 million blocks, put online by Reporters Sans Frontières. The aim of this project is to give players living in countries subject to censorship access to articles that are usually inaccessible.

A little more levity this time, with a surprising adaptation: Minecraft on Dreamcast! Entitled ClassiCube, this fan-developed project reproduces the Minecraft client as it was in 2009. SEGA's 128-bit console manages to run a ‘light’ version of the game.

ClassiCube lets you explore, build and modify environments in different biomes. The game is compatible with the Dreamcast keyboard and mouse, making it more ergonomic for this type of game.

To top it all off, the game can be played online. All you have to do is create an account on the official website and connect to the dedicated servers directly via the Dreamcast.

This project is a perfect illustration of the agility of ‘homebrew’ developers (unofficial home-made games), who are able to bypass hardware constraints using modern tools.

The game is available for free on the official ClassiCube website. It comes in .CDi format, which you'll need to burn onto a disc to run it on your original Dreamcast console.