Entries in 'minecraft' (80)

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
Report: PC gaming software sales hit $20bn in 2012

Report: PC gaming software sales hit $20bn in 2012

The global PC gaming software market ballooned to $20bn last year, according to a new report by industry research group DFC Intelligence.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 28th 2013 at 10:55AM in News
Minecraft surpasses 6m sales on XBLA

Minecraft surpasses 6m sales on XBLA

The Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft has reached yet another milestone.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 28th 2013 at 10:17AM in News

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Minecraft holds Xbox Live UK No.1 spot for ninth consecutive week

Minecraft holds Xbox Live UK No.1 spot for ninth consecutive week

Minecraft is the No.1 UK Xbox Live Arcade game for the ninth week on the trot.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 27th 2013 at 10:59AM 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
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

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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
Minecraft still top of UK XBLA charts

Minecraft still top of UK XBLA charts

Minecraft is still the top selling Xbox Live Arcade game in the UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:31AM in News
Minecraft boosts XBLA to record 2012

Minecraft boosts XBLA to record 2012

Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade saw revenue soar in 2012, thanks in large part to a trio of high grossing titles led by indie standout Minecraft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 6th 2013 at 7:25AM 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

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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
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
The seven games that defined 2012 in this week's MCV

The seven games that defined 2012 in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it boasts our huge review of the year where we discuss the seven games that defined 2012.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 13th 2012 at 12:19PM in News
Have your Minecraft world made into a real-life model

Have your Minecraft world made into a real-life model

Minecraft fans now have the chance to have their most impressive digital creations recreated in the real-world.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2012 at 3:37PM 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 dethrones Call of Duty as Xbox Live king

Minecraft dethrones Call of Duty as Xbox Live king

Could there be a bigger sign of the changing times?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2012 at 12:42PM in News