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More staff employed as Mojang continues expansion

One of 2010’s biggest indie games hits Minecraft has finally exited alpha and officially gone into beta. The transition brings with it a server-based inventory system, designed to crack down on those who hacked the game to gain unlimited items and, bizarrely, the ability to throw eggs. As was revealed …

Though the gameâ??s next edition will come at a higher price

Downloadable PC sensation Minecraft is to officially exit alpha phase and enter beta on December 20th, creator Marcus Persson has confirmed. In addition, the cult developer has stated that he plans to add some kind of non-intrusive narrative to the game to help drive the game experience early on, and …

But Persson isnâ??t keen on external influence

Three industry opinion formers declare their affection

MIGS 2010: Imposed creative restrictions could save the industry from boring games, claims Xbox co-creator

Issue 111 of Develop is available online and in print

Indie PC hit Minecraft has passed the 500,000 purchases barrier as the one-man project continues to take the gaming world by storm. In the last 24 hours alone the game has sold nearly 10k copies. The Minecraft stats site is currently down, meaning the very latest numbers aren’t currently available. …

Multiplayer focus as the hugely popular indie game's creator ponders the reason for his creation's success