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Mojang boss vents anger over recently released 'indie bundle' from the publisher
Read More »Minecraft creator reveals ‘ambitious’ new project
Space game 0x10c to feature multiplayer and persistent online world
Read More »Notch reveals new sci-fi game 0x10c
Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson is working on a futuristic space game which could feature a monthly subscription. The title, known as 0x10c, is set in the future of a parallel universe where the space race never ended. Five humans are put into a deep sleep cell in 1988 and …
Read More »Notch wants to make Elite-style space game inspired by Firefly
Having conquered the world with hit indie PC hit Minecraft, famed developer Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has revealed a bold idea for a future title. PC Gamer reports that the Swedish developer wants to make a sandbox space trading game like Elite – except done right”. Where it would differ from …
Read More »Notch: Digital distribution monopoly ‘dangerous’
'I love Valve, but out of principle, I find the idea of one platform a bit scary', says Mojang boss
Read More »Bethesda and Mojang settle on Scrolls lawsuit
An agreement has been made between Mojang and Bethesda regarding the Scrolls trademark dispute, Mojang CEO and Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has announced via twitter. Issues arose several months back when Mojang received the news that they were being summoned to court by Bethesda for choosing the Scrolls name …
Read More »GDC: Notch is the industry’s Justin Bieber, says Cliffy B
And maybe it's something other indies should learn to be too, says outspoken Gears of War lead
Read More »GDC: Notch making games that he will never release
Minecraft creator now finding time to return to programming 'tiny' personal projects
Read More »Mojang employees split Notch’s money
Mojang founder and Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has made an unusual decision about what to do with the dividends from his wildly successful game studio: give it to his employees. Last week, Persson announced on Twitter that he was giving the money to his co-workers, who according to him …
Read More »Markus Persson set for BAFTA Special Award
Minecraft creator to be recognised for contribution to gaming
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