Slingshots, stink bombs and Gnasher? Beano publisher DC Thomson has worked with Frima Studio to bring an official Dennis the Menace mod to the sandy block shores of Minecraft.
The world-building sandbox is the ”perfect match” for the Beano universe, and for kids to ”build out Beanotown.” As the world of print continues to decline, the future looks cubed.
The default characters are replaced by Dennis and Gnasher, along with other items being tweaked to accommodate the Menace’s lifestyle. Other characters from the comic could also find their way into the official mod if this proves popular enough.
“The Beano has always been about great storytelling, imagination and creativity. Minecraft is a perfect match for us, providing an amazing sandbox for kids to take our characters, tell their own stories, prank their friends and build out Beanotown,” said DC Thomson’s Mark Cotton. “We’d love to expand the pranks and incorporate other Beano characters.”
The truth of course is that unless The Beano did something like this their popularity would continue to decline. Kids aren’t all that impressed by comics outside the mainstream of DC Comics and Marvel as they were decades ago. With the rise of Youtube, Minecraft and Let’s Play - it’s get relevant or die.
For more check out the official Beano website to download the Menace Craft mod.
