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...
Minecraft is finally available for the Oculus Rift, but you’ll need the Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta to try it out. The game was previously released for Samsung’s Gear VR, and several unofficial mods have brought the experience to Rift and HTC Vive users as well. Microsoft announced the news on Monday, noting that Minecraft for the Oculus Rift is a great experience for new...
Minecraft and the Oculus Rift may seem like a match made in heaven, but it still took years to combine the popular game with the powerful virtual reality headset. Now Minecraft for the Rift is finally set to launch next week, putting an end to the multi-year-long saga. PSA: unsurprisingly, promised dates change :)We said that Rift support would be in 0.15.6, but it will be out next...
Minecraft continues to dominate the gaming world as its quest to become the best selling game of all time moves on. Mojang has just announced that the phenomenon has crossed the 100 million sales marker, totaling in at an eye-boggling 107 million units worldwide. This accounts for every version of the game across the PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. Mojang’s infographic can explain...
Sorry everyone, but there's one less outlet for you to pander your products onto other people. Minecraft developer Mojang has just updated its commercial usage guidelines, and permission to use Minecraft as a commercial for your goods is out. Mojang made it clear that the new guidelines "do not authorize commercial companies, corporate brands, advertising agencies, non-profits, or...
MinecraftEdu has been around for a few years now – almost as long as Minecraft itself. Now, though, it’s getting some official support. Microsoft and Minecraft dev Mojang announced today Minecraft: Education Edition. MinecraftEdu has been acquired by Microsoft and “is building upon its proven success to create a new version of Minecraft that’s dedicated to learning.” The education...
Is the day finally here? Is Minecraft going to be coming to the Wii U? We’ve heard many rumors before that this partnership was eventually going to happen, but this is the closest we’ve seen these promises materialize. The European ratings body PEGI has officially rated Minecraft Wii U Edition. The game can be played by those 7 years old and up, and more than likely, this is going to...
Mojang and Oxeye Game Studio have been working on Cobalt, the 2D sidescroller, for a few years now. In fact, it was announced all the way back in August of 2011. Cobalt was supposed to release on October 30. Right, just a few days from today. Unfortunately, it seems Mojang and Oxeye aren't satisfied with the state of the game, and they've elected to delay the title until February of...
Telltale Games and Mojang are prepping for the upcoming release of Minecraft: Story Mode on Oct. 13 by holding a Hollywood world premiere party. At the show, fans will be asked to join along in the “World’s Largest Let’s Play” on Oct. 12 at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome. Tickets and information will be available on request at [email protected] In addition to the...
Telltale Games has been rocking major announcements with partnerships any studio would be jealous of, but one of the more unexpected choices was a decision to create an adventure game based on Minecraft. Seven months later, we have our first official Minecraft: Story Mode trailer straight from London Minecon. Players will control an every-man named Jesse who teams up with a band of...