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Minecraft Doc Comes To Xbox Live This Weekend

The 2 Player Productions documentary Minecraft: The Story of Mojang makes its world premiere on Xbox Live this Saturday, December 22, 2012. The film will be free to watch for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, France, Finland, and Sweden, according to Major Nelson. There's no disputing the...

Posted December 18, 2012
Far Cry 3 Map And Texture Pack Coming To Minecraft

Ubisoft today announced the creation of a map and texture pack for Minecraft inspired by Far Cry 3. The mod changes all aspects of the original game, including environments, weapons and tools. You'll be able to discover key Far Cry 3 locations and characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra, all redesigned in Minecraft style. The map also...

Posted October 16, 2012
Minecraft Documentary Aims For December 7 Release

The video game documentarians at 2 Player Productions are aiming to release Minecraft: The Story of Mojang on December 7, 2012, Eurogamer reports. Director Paul Owens reveals that as the target date, though early December is the general expectation for the documentary's release. The Story of Mojang is a Kickstarter-funded documentary that hit...

Posted October 4, 2012
Minecraft Prom Picture Delights Everyone On Earth

Reddit user creativian did his prom right, as you can see in the picture above. According to creativian, his friend and he "decided we didn't want to do the old 'corsage & boutonniere' for prom, so we got these instead." Crossed swords from Minecraft? That's what I call "style!" I posted the full-size picture under the...

Posted August 10, 2012
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Sells 17,000+ Per Day

In case it wasn't clear that Minecraft is kind of a big deal, Mojang managing director Carl Manneh confirms that the Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition from 4J Studios is currently being purchased more than 17,000 times each day. Betweem that, plus continuing sales of the PC and mobile versions of the game, Mojang is on track to double its profits...

Posted August 8, 2012
Minecraft Update For Xbox 360 Fixes Glitches, Squashes Bugs

While the PC version of Minecraft is generations ahead of the 360 version, console gamers should take heart: Improvements are coming. Minecraft's "Title Update 4" doesn't add enchanting or anything, but it does take care of some troublesome problems with the port, including fixing a number of crashes, and even adding audible...

Posted August 7, 2012
MineCon 2012 Is Going To Disneyland! Paris!

Minecraft fans have been waiting with bated breath for news of where the 2012 edition of MineCon will be headed, and now a new video from Mojang (via Notch on Twitter) reveals that location to be... DISNEYLAND PARIS! That's right, MineCon 2012 is heading to Euro Disney on November 24-25, 2012, a weekend that some folks in the United States...

Posted August 2, 2012
Notch On 0x10c: "I'm Working Slower On It"

If you're excited about Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson's upcoming game 0x10c, you might want to slow down on the enthusiasm; it looks like it will be a while until it is finished. In a recent "AMA" on reddit, Notch said that he is "working slower on it until after PAX when I can recruit some other devs...

Posted July 31, 2012
PBS' Idea Channel Video: Minecraft As A Model For The Future

This week, PBS Arts’ weekly web series, "Idea Channel" takes a look at Minecraft and Makerbot in terms of our future. If you're not familiar with Idea Channel, it's basically a series that examines "serious" ideas in a light-hearted, slick way. This week, Idea Channel points at sandbox game Minecraft as a forerunner,...

Posted July 26, 2012
Conan O'Brien's Clueless Gamer Takes On Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Start your day watching Conan O'Brien play Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. The ongoing Clueless Gamer series sees the nighttime talk show host taking on the popular video games of the day and offering his thoughts on them. This latest edition's choice of game was actually chosen by a fan vote, and the Internet masses voted overwhelmingly in favor...

Posted July 24, 2012
Mojang Facing Patent Infringement Lawsuit For 'Mindcraft'

Mojang is facing an infringement lawsuit filed by Uniloc, which claims that its software patent for a "system and method for preventing unauthorized access to electronic data" is seeing unauthorized use in the Android version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Though in the suit, which you can read right here thanks to Notch, Uniloc...

Posted July 23, 2012
Minecraft Xbox 360 Launch Trailer

Minecraft's Xbox 360 launch trailer is here and ready for your viewing pleasure. The video focuses on the 360's multiplayer features. Minecraft was originally supposed to launch on the Xbox 360 platform last winter, but was delayed. You can finally play Minecraft from the comfort of your couch on May 9, 2012. Check out this trailer to see if...

Posted May 4, 2012
Viral Videos Remade In Minecraft: Nugget From The Net

Have you ever wondered what the biggest viral videos on the internet would look like if they were recreated in Minecraft? YouTube user/channel Minecrafta2z did, and created an amazing video. You'll find it below -- Keyboard Cat, Sneezing Panda, Dramatic Groundhog, Badgers, Badgers Badgers and even Double Rainbow, made in Minecraft!

Posted March 29, 2012
Minecraft Parent Company Mojang Made 80 Million

Minecraft's parent company, Mojang, has made over 80 million bucks. That's what a fantastic gaming idea can get for you -- 80 million bones in only 15 months of operation. The runaway success Mojang has had with Minecraft might result in some interesting cross-genre possibilities. According to an interview with Carl Manneh, Mojang’s chief...

Posted March 27, 2012
Minecraft For 360 Release Date Revealed

The release date for the 360 version of indie-game Minecraft has been revealed. You'll be punching trees and fighting skeletons on May 9. While the gameplay of Minecraft will be very similar to the PC version, the most trumpeted innovation of the 360 Minecraft is in the documentation. Basically, there is some. The devs say they've worked hard...

Posted March 22, 2012