Entries in 'mojang' (46)

Minecraft: Pocket Edition hits 10m sales

Minecraft: Pocket Edition hits 10m sales

The iOS/Android version of Minecraft has reached a major milestone, selling 10m units since launching in August 2011.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 5th 2013 at 10:02AM in News
Minecraft toys are actually happening

Minecraft toys are actually happening

Jazwares has been appointed by Mojang as a global partner for toys and electronics for the popular Minecraft property.

by Samantha Loveday
on Apr 19th 2013 at 12:58PM in News
MCV AWARDS 2013: Sales Triumph nod for Minecraft

MCV AWARDS 2013: Sales Triumph nod for Minecraft

Minecraft won an MCV Award last night. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
Persson confesses to feeling the pressure after Minecraft success

Persson confesses to feeling the pressure after Minecraft success

20m sales and counting – indie hit Minecraft is one of the most remarkable successes in the history of gaming.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 3:44PM in News

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Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

The retail launch for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been pushed back to June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 14th 2013 at 9:13AM in News
Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft has surpassed 10m copies sold across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 5th 2013 at 6:54AM in News
Minecraft is a system-seller for Xbox 360

Minecraft is a system-seller for Xbox 360

Consumers are buying Xbox 360 consoles purely to play Minecraft says Graeme Taylor, store manager at indie retailer Game On.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Mar 27th 2013 at 10:45AM in News
Minecraft Realms subscription service to offer kid-friendly servers

Minecraft Realms subscription service to offer kid-friendly servers

Mojang is preparing to launch Minecraft Realms, a subscription service that will provide families a safe and easy way to play Minecraft online.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 14th 2013 at 8:05AM in News

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Mojang will consider Minecraft PSN; Wii U release unlikely

Mojang will consider Minecraft PSN; Wii U release unlikely

Mojang will look into making Minecraft available through Playstation after the game’s console exclusivity deal ends with Microsoft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:50AM in News
Minecraft launches on Raspberry Pi

Minecraft launches on Raspberry Pi

Mojang has brought Minecraft to a new platform, announcing the game’s arrival for Raspberry Pi computers.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 13th 2013 at 8:10AM in News
Mojang brings in $237m in 2012

Mojang brings in $237m in 2012

Mojang CEO Carl Manneh has revealed the Minecraft developer brought in revenue of nearly $240m last year.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 4th 2013 at 8:40AM in News
Minecraft hits 20m sales across all platforms

Minecraft hits 20m sales across all platforms

The seemingly unending sales onslaught of Minecraft has brought the title to another major milestone.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 10:05PM in News

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Minecraft XBLA hits 5m copies sold

Minecraft XBLA hits 5m copies sold

Mojang has revealed the latest milestone for its multi-platform hit Minecraft, announcing that the Xbox 360 Edition has reached 5m sales.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 8th 2013 at 8:20AM in News
Minecraft moves over 450,000 units on Christmas day

Minecraft moves over 450,000 units on Christmas day

Mojang's multi-platform cash cow Minecraft has once again flexed its muscle.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 2nd 2013 at 8:05AM in News
Minecraft documentary to premiere on Xbox Live

Minecraft documentary to premiere on Xbox Live

2 Player Productions’ upcoming documentary Minecraft: The Story of Mojang will premiere this weekend on Xbox Live.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 19th 2012 at 10:50AM in News
Minecraft Pocket Edition sales hit 5m, franchise closing in on 20m mark

Minecraft Pocket Edition sales hit 5m, franchise closing in on 20m mark

Minecraft Pocket Edition is selling well, really well.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 14th 2012 at 7:25AM in News

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Minecraft 360 edition averaging 50,000 sales a week

Minecraft 360 edition averaging 50,000 sales a week

It looks as if the Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft has a good chance of running down its PC predecessor in terms of sales.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 10th 2012 at 7:08AM in News
Minecraft surges past 8m copies on PC

Minecraft surges past 8m copies on PC

Mojang’s indie hit Minecraft has surpassed 8m units sold on PC.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Nov 13th 2012 at 2:57AM in News
Minecraft 360 edition 'Adventure Update' lands today

Minecraft 360 edition 'Adventure Update' lands today

The Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft is set to receive the content-packed ‘Adventure Update’ sometime later today.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 16th 2012 at 7:45AM in News
Minecraft XBLA builds up 4m sales, averages 27,000 a day

Minecraft XBLA builds up 4m sales, averages 27,000 a day

Minecraft's Xbox 360 developer 4J has revealed more staggering numbers for the indie hit's console effort.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 2nd 2012 at 7:21AM in News
Minecraft dev announces 'Block by Block' collaboration with UN

Minecraft dev announces 'Block by Block' collaboration with UN

Minecraft developer Mojang has announced the Block by Block program, an initiative in partnership with the UN to encourage youth to join in the planning process of building local environments.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 6th 2012 at 8:45AM in News
Schafer/Wolpaw: Minecraft, DayZ experiences nail the promise of games

Schafer/Wolpaw: Minecraft, DayZ experiences nail the promise of games

Veteran game writers Erik Wolpaw and Tim Schafer believe titles that push player-driven experiences such as Minecraft and DayZ are the future of the general gaming medium.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 4th 2012 at 11:21PM in News
Minecraft XBLA hits 3.6m copies sold

Minecraft XBLA hits 3.6m copies sold

Mojang has announced the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft has sold 3.6m copies since its May launch.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 28th 2012 at 7:04AM in News
Minecraft PC exceeds 7m copies sold, major 360 update in the works

Minecraft PC exceeds 7m copies sold, major 360 update in the works

Mojang’s smash hit Minecraft has eclipsed the 7m mark for units sold on its original platform alone.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 14th 2012 at 6:59AM in News
Mojang profits more than double

Mojang profits more than double

Minecraft developer Mojang is on course to make a profit of more than 14m in its second year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 8th 2012 at 11:32AM in News