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Publisher Egmont has announced that Minecraft has knocked One Direction off the top spot as the best selling annual in the UK. The annual based on Mojang’s hugely popular construction game is now the third best selling children’s title while companion book – The Beginner’s Handbook – is the fourth. …
Read More »Minecraft for PS3 creeps toward release
One of the biggest Xbox 360 success stories this year is nearing its long-awaited release on PS3. Developer 4J Studios stated on Twitter that it is hard at work getting Minecraft: PS3 Edition ready for testing just now”, adding that there are "no confirmed dates yet – we’ll let you …
Read More »Minecraft reveals Twitch partnership
Video broadcasting platform Twitch has struck a new partnership with Mojang to make it easier to stream Minecraft videos. Announcing the news at MineCon, the Twitch integration will affect the PC and Mac versions to enable users to broadcast games at the click of a button. The service is expected …
Read More »Twitch strikes game streaming partnership for Minecraft
VP of marketing Matthew DiPietro expects a 'watershed moment' for game broadcasting once service goes live
Read More »Kerbal Space Program lifts off in classrooms
MinecraftEdu company TeacherGaming helps bring space simulator to educators
Read More »Minecraft toys heading to retail
Jazwares’ new range of Minecraft toys is hitting stores this month. Action figures, plush and paper craft kits based on the wildly successful online game are available to pre-order now from supplier Character Options. The toy range starts with three-inch fully articulated action figures, priced at 7.99, with a choice …
Read More »Mojang hires Jonas Mårtensson as new VP
Former head of mobile at online gambling company steps in at Minecraft developer
Read More »Minecraft featured in upcoming South Park episode
This week’s South Park episode will revolve around Minecraft, and –more specifically–the notion that concerned parents have no clue what the indie game sensation actually is. A teaser clip posted to South Park Studios’ Youtube channel shows a short clip of South Park’s adults seeking someone to teach them how …
Read More »Ordnance Survey maps Britain in Minecraft
A complete map of the British Isles built using the Minecraft has been made freely available by Ordnance Surney. A total of 22 million blocks were used in its construction, which represents an area representing 220,000 square kilometres. Anyone can download it for free, although they will need a copy …
Read More »Ordnance Survey creates real map of Britain in Minecraft
Real-world terrain data used to create accurate in-game landscape consisting of 22 billion blocks
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