You might need to figure out a new way to play Minecraft unless you’re on newer hardware. The massively popular title will be left behind on select video game consoles after the Update Aquatic. Being set off into the sunset after the next update are versions built for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PlayStation Vita. The Update Aquatic will mark the end of development for their...
Funko has a lot on its plate this week, but lets be honest, it’s all about Minecraft. Starting with the popular game this week, there is going to be a lot of Pop! figures for you to look for. Beyond the six basic figures, there are numerous exclusives on the way. Glow-in-the-dark Creeper will be found at Fye Charged Creeper will be only at GameStop Walmart will have Steve in gold...
Soon, you’ll be able to play Minecraft and Rocket League with everyone. Everyone except PlayStation. Despite big strides in cross-platform gameplay with some of the biggest multiplayer games, Sony’s still resisting playing nice with the other kids. But Microsoft, bless their hearts, are trying. “We’re talking to Sony,” said Microsoft marketing boss Aaron Greenberg. “We do partner with...
Minecraft is, without a doubt, a legitimate phenomenon. It’s one of the best-selling games of all time, and it’s appeared on almost as many platforms as Tetris. The “Better Together” update that lets most platforms play together is coming this fall, and Microsoft is celebrating it with a special edition Minecraft-themed Xbox One S. No, this isn’t some Xbox One with a Minecraft logo on...
The new version of Minecraft is bringing the biggest change to the game in some time. The update, entitled “Better Together,” is bringing cross-platform play. Everyone who plays Minecraft can play together – except PlayStation 4 owners. Microsoft announced the update at E3 2017, which includes cross-platform play for Xbox One, Android iOS, Windows 10, virtual reality, and even Nintendo...
All good fan-projects must come to an end, especially if Nintendo is in any way involved. Pixelmon, a popular mod for Minecraft that introduced Pokémon into its world, announced that it will be shutting down. The public beta saw a release earlier in July, and the creators said that each update saw anywhere from “50-450 thousand downloads.” Nintendo and The Pokémon Company couldn’t...
PlayStation: For the investors. The biggest piece of news for Minecraft at E3 this year is that it’s going cross-play with most platforms. Minecraft players on the PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch can play with each other. Rocket League was announced for the Nintendo Switch. Guess what? Owners of that game on the PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch can play with each other...
LEGO announced a new Minecraft set on Thursday that will make you want to get to building immediately. The new Mountain Cave set is due for release on July 1 and clocks in at a staggering 2,863 pieces. When finished this monstrosity will stand an impressive 12-inches (31cm) high, 20-inches (53cm) wide and 11-inches (29cm) deep. What is included is pretty darn impressive: Includes 2...
Minecraft is out for the Nintendo Switch. If you want that perfect blend of portable and home console feel for this modern classic, word has it that the Nintendo Switch version is a real treat. In terms of its frame rate, that remains true. The game rips at 60fps, according to TIME‘s recent review. But what about its resolution. Well, the game runs in 720p both while docked and...
Earlier this week, Minecraft was shown off on the Nintendo Switch. Some specs were discussed, and one of the key ones that lots of gamers care about these days is the title’s frame rate. Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch will run at 60fps. It will also feature worlds 13 times bigger than what players had on the Wii U. The word comes from Cerium on NeoGAF as they watched the stream and...