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Minecraft Papercraft Studio 1.3 Released for iPhone, iPad

57Digital has released an update to one of its Minecraft apps adding fixes and general improvements to enhance the user experience. Officially endorsed by the original creators of Minecraft (Mojang), Minecraft Papercraft Studio lets you produce “real world” 3D Minecraft models using a few basic resources...

13 May 2013
16:31 GMT

Download Now Minecraft Snapshot 13w19b for New Textures, Better Mechanics

Mojang has just released Minecraft snapshot 13w19b, which brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the popular game, including new textures for some materials and the ability to access donkey and mule inventories by sneaking and interacting.Minecraft has been a huge success across its many different platform...

11 May 2013
10:59 GMT

Download Now Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 11 via Xbox Live

After confirming the full changelog for Title Update 11 for Minecraft on the Xbox 360 earlier this week, developer 4J Studios has just confirmed that the patch is now rolling out via Xbox Live.It should be available for download worldwide in a few hours. Minecraft on the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, with over 6...

10 May 2013
05:28 GMT

Download Now Free Birthday Skin Pack for Minecraft on Xbox 360 via Xbox Live

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has just received its free Birthday skin pack DLC via the Xbox Live online service, allowing all owners of the game to download a big add-on filled with impressive outfits for the title. Minecraft on the Xbox 360 is a best seller, managing to attract over 6 million console owners since its...

9 May 2013
08:11 GMT

Download Minecraft Memory Game for Windows 8

Don’t hold your breath when waiting for Minecraft on Windows 8, because the game is highly unlikely to land on Microsoft’s new operating system anytime soon. And still, if you’re one of million Minecraft fans, this simple puzzle game could sound pretty interesting. As you may guess by simply readin...

8 May 2013
19:21 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 11 Gets Full Changelog, Out Soon

Minecraft for Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has just revealed the full changelog for the game's Title Update 11.The dev highlights the different modifications that will be made to the game and confirms that it's going to be available for download soon. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, an...

8 May 2013
05:01 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Gets Free Birthday Skin Pack, Premium Battle & Beasts One

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 will receive not one but two different skin packs this week, as Microsoft has confirmed that it's going to release the premium Battle & Beasts DLC tomorrow, on May 8, but also a free Birthday add-on.The birthday add-on will be posted on May 9 via the Xbox Live Marketplace. Minecraft f...

7 May 2013
10:26 GMT

Download Minecraft Pocket Edition iOS for Free, Join the 10 Million Who Already Bought It

Mojang has confirmed that its insanely-popular open-world crafting game has reached 10 million downloads on mobile platforms. A free version is available to download for newcomers.Mojang's Daniel Kaplan announced the 10 million download millstone this week, saying, “We are very thankful to all the support ...

4 May 2013
11:31 GMT

Minecraft Gets Snapshot 13w18c to Fix Crashes and Bugs

The development team at Mojang announces that it has released a new snapshot for the PC version of Minecraft, labeled 13w18c, which is designed to eliminate a number of crashes and other bugs introduced by 13w18a.The fixes include:- Enchanted Books dont show what tab is it- Wrong particle texture when changing textur...

3 May 2013
17:47 GMT

Minecraft 1.5.2 Is Officially Out, Download Now for Mac OS X

Mojang has coded up a patch for several bugs reported in the latest versions of Minecraft. Version 1.5.2 is out today, packing almost a dozen fixes. Minecraft 1.5.2 for Mac OS X addresses an issue where the Jukebox audio volume doesn't decrease, as well as a bug where Anvils charge level for nothing when using ...

3 May 2013
02:48 GMT

New Content Released for Minecraft Explorer App on iOS

57Digital has released updates for the three Minecraft Explorer iterations it sells in the iTunes App Store. The heftiest update is actually for the Lite (free) version this time around. With blessing from the actual Minecraft creators (Mojang), a company called 57Digital develops and sells a series of sidekick apps...

1 May 2013
09:54 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Retail Edition Out in Europe on June 28

The retail edition of Minecraft for the Xbox 360 will arrive in European stores on June 28, and it even includes a free two-day Xbox Live Gold Trial. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, and developer 4J Studios has deployed a variety of updates ever since its release last spring. Now, in order to gi...

1 May 2013
05:07 GMT

Download Survivalcraft, a New Minecraft Experience for iOS

Igor Kalicinski has released Survivalcraft 1.21.6.0 for iOS, a Minecraft-based sandbox survival and construction game where players find themselves marooned on the shores of an infinite blocky world. The game is actually at its twentieth update, though it at its first release on iOS. Players must explore, mine reso...

29 April 2013
05:10 GMT

“If You Like Minecraft” Campaign Promotes Similar iOS Games

Apple has launched a thoughtful campaign that promotes games similar to Minecraft - Pocket Edition, one of the most popular (top grossing) games on the iTunes Store. The campaign, dubbed “If You Like…” appears to be the first of a weekly / monthly series that Apple will use to promote apps that ma...

26 April 2013
09:45 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 11 Coming Soon with Bug Fixes

4J Studios, the developer of Minecraft for the Xbox 360, has just confirmed that another patch is coming soon for the game, in the form of Title Update 11. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, with over 6 million console owners getting the phenomenal independent game. Since its release last year, dev...

26 April 2013
09:16 GMT

Minecraft iOS Apps Get Updated with 26 Free Mobs, Hot Community Skins

57Digital Ltd. has released updates for two of its popular Minecraft apps (which Mojang officially supports), adding new functionality and new content. Minecraft Papercraft Studio has been promoted to version 1.2 to include 26 free mobs, an improved menu and app launcher, as well as a special guest appearance from N...

26 April 2013
05:14 GMT

Download Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 10 Today, April 16, via Xbox Live

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 10 will be available for download via the Xbox Live online service later today, April 16. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, selling over 6 million units worldwide on the Microsoft console. Sadly, the last patch for the game, title update 9, caused quite a few is...

16 April 2013
03:53 GMT

Minecraft Creator Feels Pressure Backing Other Video Games

Markus Persson, best known to the gaming community as Notch, says that he is currently having trouble spending the money that he has earned from Minecraft and is also feeling pressure when talking about and recommending other indie titles. He is quoted by VG247 as saying, “I had a really hard time spending any...

15 April 2013
17:02 GMT

Notch Has Writer’s Block Because of Minecraft Success

Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft best known as Notch to the community, says that the success of his indie title has created a lot of pressure and is currently giving him a bad case of writer’s block. VG247 is quoting the developer as saying that, “I’m starting to feel writer’s block a...

15 April 2013
03:21 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Retail Edition Delayed Until June 4

The upcoming retail edition of Minecraft for the Xbox 360 console has been pushed back to a June 4 release, as in order to include all the latest content, likely the upcoming Title Update 10, Microsoft decided to postpone its launch by a month.Minecraft on the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, with millions upon mill...

13 April 2013
00:08 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 10 Gets Full Changelog, Enters Certification Soon

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 is set to receive Title Update 10 in the near future, as developer 4J Studios has already confirmed a changelog for the patch, which should fix some of the new issues that popped up after the launch of update 9 last week. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success with over 6 milli...

9 April 2013
09:01 GMT

Minecraft on PC Sells 10 Million Units, Horses Coming in Update 1.6

Developer Mojang has confirmed that its indie phenomenon, Minecraft, has sold over 10 million units on the PC platform and that a new update 1.6 is going to appear that finally brings horses to the impressive game. Minecraft is nothing short of a global success, managing to sell tens of millions of units around the ...

8 April 2013
04:01 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 Will Get Bug Fix Patch Soon

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 finally received its long-awaited Title Update 9 this week and now developer 4J Studios has confirmed that a special bug fix patch is going to appear in order to eliminate the array of problems reported by users. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 is a huge success, managing to sell over 6 million...

6 April 2013
02:01 GMT

Download Now Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 via Xbox Live

A day ahead of schedule, Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has finally received its long-awaited Title Update 9 patch, which can be downloaded right now via Xbox Live. Sadly, some issues are being reported by owners of the game. Minecraft on the Xbox 360 has been a huge success ever since its release a year ago and develop...

4 April 2013
15:21 GMT

Minecraft Xbox 360 Title Update 9 Available for Download on April 5

After lots of waiting and a lengthy certification period, Minecraft for Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has confirmed that eagerly anticipated Title Update 9 for the game would be launched on April 5. Minecraft on the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, with over 6 million console owners getting it on the platform. In ...

2 April 2013
05:50 GMT

Minecraft – Pocket Edition for iPhone and iPad Makes Comeback in iTunes Charts

After climbing up and down the ranks of Apple’s Paid Apps chart for months, Mojang’s immensely popular Minecraft – Pocket Edition is attempting to retake the crown, and has managed to pull back up to 3rd place after a long period of absence from the top. Minecraft – Pocket Edition has been av...

29 March 2013
12:00 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Sells 6 Million Units, Still No News on Title Update 9 [Update]

Minecraft for Xbox 360, the special console edition of the popular indie game, has sold over 6 million units on the platform, according to developer 4J Studios, but it still doesn't have any news about title update 9 for the game. Update: Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 is available for download on April ...

28 March 2013
03:36 GMT

Scrolls Arrives in April, Uses Minecraft Business Model

The development team at Mojang says that its next game Scrolls will be launched during April in beta stage, with a big discount, and that a full version will then be delivered via updates.The model is similar to the one that powered the success of Minecraft, a game that set records on both the PC and the Xbox 36...

26 March 2013
19:24 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 Gets Full Changelog, Out Soon [Update]

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 has received a full changelog and is currently in certification so it's going to appear on the console, via Xbox Live, later this week. Update: Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 is available for download on April 5, according to the developer. Minecraft for the Xbox 3...

25 March 2013
05:36 GMT

Minecraft Xbox 360 Title Update 9 Gameplay Video Now Available [Update]

4J Studios, the developer that brought Minecraft onto the Xbox 360 console has just released a brand new video that details some of the things included in Title Update 9 for the addictive and quite popular game. Update: Minecraft for Xbox 360 Title Update 9 is available for download on April 5, according to the deve...

21 March 2013
07:39 GMT

Minecraft 1.5.1 Is Live – Download Here for Mac

Minutes ago, one of the lead Minecraft developers has issued a tweet confirming that the final 1.5.1 build is out for OS X and other supported platforms. The update includes a notable fix for Macintosh computers. Minecraft 1.5.1 was released as a developer snapshot earlier this week, with Mojang promising to deliver...

21 March 2013
06:57 GMT

57Digital Updates Minecraft iOS Apps

Officially supported by Mojang with over 5 million downloads and counting, Minecraft Explorer Pro from 57Digital Ltd. just got a new update for iPhone and iPad. Described as the ultimate companion for any Minecraft player on PC and Xbox, Minecraft Explorer Pro allows you to search for items and potions by name, and ...

20 March 2013
18:51 GMT

Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 9 Almost Done, Trailer Out This Week

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 is going to receive title update 9 in the very near future, as developer 4J Studios has confirmed that it's almost done with the patch and that a trailer with it in action is going to appear this week. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success with millions of console owners ...

20 March 2013
10:52 GMT

Minecraft 1.5.1 Fixes OpenGL Crash on Mac OS X – Download Pre Build Today

Mojang has announced a new Minecraft pre-release for Mac gamers containing a crash fix for video cards with OpenGL support. A lot of other bugs have also been squashed, and the company plans to roll out the final bits later this week. Mojan reports on its blog, “We finally managed to locate and fix the reporte...

20 March 2013
05:26 GMT

Download Now Minecraft Pre-Release Patch 1.5.1 for Increased Performance

Minecraft has just received a brand new update, in the form of patch 1.5.1 which is now available as a pre-release download and brings quite a few performance improvements over last week's Redstone update 1.5. Minecraft is a true global phenomenon, managing to delight millions upon millions of copies across pla...

20 March 2013
04:29 GMT

Download Minecraft Skin Studio 1.0.5 iOS

The Mojang-supported Minecraft Skin Studio – Official Skins Creator for Minecraft has received a new update on iOS platforms today, adding a new app launcher and performance enhancements. Minecraft Skin Studio – Official Skins Creator for Minecraft version 1.0.5 is the latest release from 57Digital Ltd.,...

15 March 2013
14:41 GMT

Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Coming to Retail Stores in April

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 console will be released as a retail game at the end of April, containing all of the major updates released for the addictive game, not to mention the actual title. Minecraft impressed millions of gamers from around the world on the PC and was soon released onto other platforms. On the Xbo...

14 March 2013
12:41 GMT

Minecraft 1.5.1 Snapshot Available for Download on OS X Today

Mojang is planning to release the first snapshot of Minecraft 1.5.1, the upcoming new version of the company’s crafting game which has already entered development as of yesterday. As Mac gamers were downloading Minecraft 1.5 Final yesterday, Mojang noted on its site that version 1.5.1 was already in the works....

14 March 2013
08:01 GMT

Download Minecraft 1.5 OS X

Mojang has officially released the latest version of Minecraft for Macs, bringing a considerable amount of changes to the immensely popular online crafting game written in Java. The changelog for Minecraft 1.5 is so big one doesn’t even know where to begin. Under General, Mojang mentions some engine optimizat...

13 March 2013
10:59 GMT

Download Now Minecraft Update 1.5 Redstone Final, Update 1.5.1 Coming Soon

Minecraft has just been updated to version 1.5 through the release of the Redstone patch, which brings quite a lot of new mechanics, features, and systems to the game. What's more, update 1.5.1 is already in development according to Mojang. Minecraft is a true global phenomenon, managing to earn millions of loy...

13 March 2013
10:52 GMT

Download The Blockheads 1.2 iOS – New Features, Tweaks and Fixes

Majic Jungle Software has released a feature-packed update for players of The Blockheads, a Minecraft-inspired platformer for iPhone and iPad. The update lets time pass when you exit, improves lag/pausing issues, and adds a lot of new stuff. A widely requested feature, you no longer need to leave your device running...

13 March 2013
10:47 GMT

Minecraft Could Appear on PlayStation Consoles, Won't Make It to Wii U

Mojang, the developer behind the hugely successful Minecraft project, has confirmed that, once Microsoft's exclusivity deal expires, Minecraft could appear on other consoles besides the Xbox 360, including the PlayStation 3. Mojang has impressed tens of millions of gamers from all around the world with Minecraf...

6 March 2013
13:41 GMT

Minecraft Password Stealer Emerges – Trojan Also Targets OS X

Mac security specialist Intego reports on the emergence of a new cross-platform Trojan that also affects Mac users and targets Minecraft gamers in particular. The malware is said to steal passwords. Intego reports, “A new multi-platform Trojan that affects OS X and Windows has been discovered.” “T...

6 March 2013
05:57 GMT

Download Minecraft 1.4 iOS App for Creating Blueprints

Developer Harrison Chase Keeling has announced an update to his two-dollar (€1.5) title Blueprints for Minecraft, an iOS utility app that does exactly what its name implies. Blueprints for Minecraft 1.4 adds new builds and a new method to view large models. Here’s the developer making the announcement himself:...

5 March 2013
07:49 GMT

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Gets Enderdragon Screenshot, Avatar Gear Collection

4J Studios, the developer of the Minecraft for Xbox 360 game, has just posted a special screenshot from the title's next update, showing off the Enderdragon, as well as details about the Avatar Gear Collection that's now available on Xbox Live. Minecraft for the Xbox 360 has been a huge success, managing t...

27 February 2013
07:11 GMT

Download Minecraft Skin Studio 1.0.4 iOS

Minecraft Skin Studio has been updated with all-new 3D skin previews on iOS 5 devices, optimizations for faster loading, fixed crashes, and more. Developed by 57Digital Ltd., Minecraft Skin Studio lets you upload skins to supported Minecraft platforms, as well as design and share skins with other Minecraft fans. The...

15 February 2013
15:51 GMT

Download Minecraft Explorer 2.0.3 with Xbox + Pocket Edition Updates

Officially supported by Mojang with over 5 million downloads (and counting), the cool Minecraft Explorer app just got a few goodies today, including “lots of new xbox + pocket edition updates,” according to 57Digital Ltd. Minecraft Explorer for iOS is available in three editions – one Lite (free), ...

15 February 2013
05:31 GMT

Age of Wonders 3 Benefits from Minecraft Creator Involvement

Lennart Sas, the leader of the Triumph Studios, says that Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, is working with his team on the development of the upcoming Age of Wonders 3. The developer tells Eurogamer that, “There was certainly interest but the prospect of having Notch help fund was a dream come true, a...

14 February 2013
07:18 GMT

Minecraft: Pi Edition Released for Free on Raspberry Pi

Mojang has just finished their Minecraft: Pi Edition port and have made it available for free to anyone who owns a Raspberry Pi. Minecraft: Pi Edition is a port of Minecraft: Pocket Edition, which comes with a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. The game runs in Raspbian “wheez...

12 February 2013
09:20 GMT

Minecraft for Xbox 360 Won't Get Title Update 9 in February

Minecraft for Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has confirmed that the upcoming Title Update 9, which is set to include all sorts of impressive things like The End or the Enderdragon, won't come out in February. Minecraft is a true phenomenon as the popular independent game is raking in lots of money for its origin...

8 February 2013
10:17 GMT


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