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RSF Creates ‘The Uncensored Library’ In Minecraft
Minecraft is already one of the most successful video games in the world, but now it’s also serving to help preserve information in its uncensored form.
Microsoft Announces Minecraft Coding Tutorial
Microsoft has teamed up with Mojang AB and Code.org to unveil a new Minecraft coding tutorial for students and educators. It was created for the Hour of Code campaign that encourages global participation in computer science – part of Computer…
Conan Checks In With Minecraft Inventor About Microsoft Acquisition
The big news on Monday was that Microsoft is buying Mojang, the company behind the hugely popular Minecraft, for $2.5 billion. Naturally, the subject came up on Conan, who checked in with the inventor of the game to see how…
Minecraft Downloads to Continue on PC, PlayStation
Yesterday Microsoft officially announced that it is acquiring Mojang, the development studio behind the game Minecraft. Microsoft will reportedly pay $2.5 billion for the Swedish game studio. Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson also announced that he will be leaving Mojang…
Microsoft Announces It’s Buying Minecraft For $2.5 Billion
Rumors circulated throughout the media last week that Microsoft was preparing to acquire Mojang, the makers of the massively popular game Minecraft. On Monday, Microsoft officially announced that it is doing so. The company says it has reached an agreement…
Minecraft Coming to PS4, Retail For PS3
Ever since its release in 2009, Minecraft has grown to become one of the biggest gaming phenomenons in history. The popular multiplayer sandbox game regularly tops sales charts for every platform it appears on, including mobile devices, where Minecraft Pocket…
Minecraft Gets Uncharted, Killzone Skins On PS3
Minecraft on consoles is a great experience, but it does lose a bit in the transition. Case in point – the numerous mods available on the PC version of the game just aren’t possible on consoles. To make up for…
Notch Cancels Minecraft For Oculus Rift, Says Facebook ‘Creeps’ Him Out
The reaction from the Internet over Facebook buying Oculus VR has been all over the place. Some are saying it’s great for the Oculus VR guys as it now gives them the resources to build the platform they’ve always wanted.…
‘Minecraft’ Movie Might Actually Happen
Software sales have shown that Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of the past few years. The game has almost continuously appeared on best-seller charts for every platform it has appeared on, including mobile platforms. The game’s…