Minecraft Code Builder tool now available in ‘Education Edition’
Microsoft has officially launched its Code Builder toolset for students and educators playing Minecraft: Education Edition.
Biggest-ever Lego Minecraft set (a whopping 2,863 pieces!) coming soon
Here's something to keep you quiet for many hours: Lego's biggest Minecraft set yet, with more than 2,800 pieces.
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop, lightweight OS at education-themed press event
Microsoft held a press event in New York City on Tuesday covering five specific areas in education, and we explain what you need to know.
Microsoft enhances learning using Code Builder for ‘Minecraft’ and mixed reality
During the #MicrosoftEDU press event, Microsoft introduced Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition that's available now as a beta.
Nvidia issues hotfix driver addressing problems with ‘Minecraft,’ overclocking
This week, Nvidia released a hotfix driver to resolve two issues related to its GeForce graphics cards and discrete GPUs in notebooks.
Block out some class time: Minecraft Education Edition hits v1.0
Minecraft Education Edition has now hit version 1.0, which means it has The End, among other features, and some new tools for teachers.
'Minecraft: Pocket Edition' to cease updates on Windows Mobile phones
According to Windows Central, sources confirmed that Minecraft: Pocket Edition will no longer receive updates on Windows Mobile devices.
Gaming market explodes for $91 billion in 2016, led by mobile and PC games
The gaming market continued to grow in 2016, with mobile gaming leading and PC gaming coming in a close second. VR gaming was held back by high prices.
Microsoft releases ‘Minecraft: Apple TV Edition’ just in time for the holidays
Apple announcedMicrosoft's incredibly popular Minecraft would make it to the Apple TV by the end of 2016 and Microsoft made that promise real on Monday.
‘Minecraft’ gets a post-apocalyptic makeover with upcoming ‘Fallout’ pack
Mojang revealed that a new post-apocalyptic content pack inspired by Bethesda's Fallout series is set to launch for the console versions of Minecraft.
Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial headlines Computer Science Education Week
Minecraft' Hour of Code Designer tutorial will show how the ever-popular gaming title can be even more effective in making kids excited to code.
Minecraft Pocket Edition comes full circle (or square) with upcoming 1.0 update
With the Ender 1.0 update coming to Minecraft Pocket Edition, Microsoft and Mojang are releasing some fun extras by way of celebration.
The ‘Minecraft’ movie might have found its star
Oscar-nominated Foxcatcher and The Office star Steve Carell is reportedly in talks for a lead role in the upcoming Minecraft movie based on the video game.
'Minecraft' Exploration Update introduces the Cartographer, llama caravans
Minecraft fanatics can now brave the challenges featured in this week's Exploration Update, a free expansion that adds new enemies, items, and quests.
‘Minecraft’ gets bossy next month with new support for Oculus Touch controllers
During the Minecon convention, Mojang said that the upcoming Boss Update will add support for Oculus Touch and Xbox Wireless controllers.
Xbox One S hardware bundle includes cross-platform ‘Minecraft’, added content
A new Xbox One S hardware bundle includes copies of Minecraft for Xbox One and Windows 10, along with an array of bonus Minecraft-themed goodies.
The Boss Update for 'Minecraft Pocket Edition' and Win 10 unleashes the Kraken
Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition are being invaded by massive bosses thanks to an upcoming update that may arrive in October.
Samsung’s Note 7 phablet dials up innovation and performance
Plus: Is the purported NSA hack for real? And at long last, Minecraft comes to VR via the Oculus Rift.
Mojang and Oculus open up a whole new world with VR ‘Minecraft’ for Windows 10
Mojang and Oculus have launched a free upgrade to "Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta" that enables support for the Oculus Rift VR headset.
‘Minecraft’ takes big step into VR, will add Oculus Rift support next week
If you want to step inside the world of Minecraft, next week is your chance. The Windows 10 version of the game will support the Oculus Rift next week.
Oculus Rift support will take players deeper into ‘Minecraft’ than ever before
Studio Mojang revealed this week that Oculus Rift support is in the works for its massively popular building-block construction sim Minecraft.
What was it like to be in London during the Great Fire? A museum is using Minecraft to find out
The Museum of London has contracted professional Minecraft world-builders to produce a series of maps that digitally recreate the Great Fire of London.
Microsoft releases Project Malmo, its education-focused ‘Minecraft’ AI tool
AI researchers and enthusiasts alike can now test out Microsoft's toolset based on Minecraft.
The ‘Minecraft’ movie now has an official release date
Warner Bros. Pictures and Mojang have announced that the upcomig Minecraft movie based on the hit game will premiere in theaters on May 24, 2019.
Mojang now offering early — and free — access to the Minecraft: Education Edition
Mojang has thrown open the early access doors to its Education Edition of Minecraft, allowing qualified teachers and schools to check out the game for free.
Minecraft hits milestone, Pebble’s Core likes Alexa, Google’s podcars hit the horn
Minecraft's popularity hits a milestone, Pebble rolls out an interesting connected device, and Google's self-driving cars get a very human feature.
Little-seen Zelda sequel finds new life on Wii U Virtual Console
Nintendo's latest eShop update marks the return of a classic game in The Legend of Zelda series that was once exclusive to legacy Nintendo DS consoles.
Virtuix Omni sprints into Minecraft for GearVR, gives you room to roam
Minecraft for GearVR is already an excellent experience, but Virtuix is now showing off compatibility with the Omni, so you can walk around inside the game.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition gets free Mario-themed DLC this month
Mario and his pals will soon venture into the blocky world of Mojang's Minecraft as part of a free update for Minecraft: Wii U Edition launching this month.
Third-party Minecraft community lost 7 million user passwords, and didn’t inform users
Minecraft community Lifeboat has been hit by a major security breach, affecting millions of user accounts.
Now you can play Minecraft from the comfort of your Samsung Gear VR
Now you can buy Minecraft for the 15h time with its $7 Gear VR debut.
Minecraft sells 10,000 copies per day — teaches computational thinking
Minecraft continues to be staggeringly popular, all the while introducing kids to computational thinking.
Group of kids earn $15,000 scholarship by playing Minecraft
A five-person team aged 10 to 14 can now split $15,000 toward their college funds after winning a Minecraft competition. 450 teams participated.