Rumored Microsoft acquisition of Minecraft dev aimed at mobile growth
The rumored Microsoft acquisition of Minecraft developer Mojang is expected to be announced on Monday, September 15, and many believe the purchase is aimed at boosting mobile growth.
Minecraft the home of a shot-for-shot recreation of Star Wars: A New Hope
One man's passion for Star Wars has led to a shot-for-shot recreation of Star Wars: A New Hope in Minecraft. A new trailer shows his progress.
Minecraft coming to Xbox One in August
Mojang and Microsoft have announced Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, set for release this coming August to the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Minecraft Realms available worldwide
Swedish developer Mojang has announced the global launch of Minecraft Realms, their new subscription service for easily creating and hosting online worlds.
Minecraft update lets you customize your world for the first time
The forthcoming version 1.8 update for Minecraft adds three pages worth of world customization options for players to tweak before they start a new game.
Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition releasing in stores on May 16
Minecraft is getting a second release on the PlayStation 3. On May 16, 2014, the game will be released in stores on disc, following up the earlier download-only release.
Minecraft release for Oculus Rift canceled, creator creeped out by Facebook
Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson stops work on a planned Oculus Rift port of the world-building game following the Facebook/Oculus acquisition news.
Minecraft is coming to the big screen courtesy of The Lego Movie producer
Warner Bros picks up the film rights to Mojang's Minecraft, with The Lego Movie producer Roy Lee and Mean Girls producer Jill Messick set to develop it.
Mojang and Twitch offer live, streaming ‘Minecraft’ content ‘soon’
Mojang partners with Twitch in a move that will soon bring integrated live streaming capabilities to Minecraft.
Minecraft hits yet another milestone with 10 million copies sold on PC
Minecraft made Mojang a heap of cash in 2012. $240 million with 15 million copies sold across all platforms. The PC version hit 10 million sold this week.
This is not The End: Update 8 for Minecraft XBLA kills bugs and does little else
Developer 4J Studios has written a detailed explanation of what we can expect to find in Update 8 for the Xbox Live iteration of Minecraft, though we warn you that the list is decidedly underwhelming.
Minecraft XBLA tops 5 million in sales
Hours before the end of 2012, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Minecraft hit a very impressive sales milestone: 5 million units sold to date.
Minecraft XBLA skin pack earns $500,000 for charity
Minecraft isn't just a great way to explore your creativity. Thanks to the Halloween Skin Pack released for the Xbox Live Arcade iteration of the game, it's also a convenient way to earn money for charity.
