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Minecraft reached a mind-blowing new milestone, releases new logo
Minecraft reached a mind-blowing new milestone, releases new logo
Ten years ago Markus "Notch" Persson founded the gaming studio Mojang and after a year Minecraft was released. After years and years of breaking ...... 19 May 2020
Minecraft: Education Edition now available in beta
Minecraft: Education Edition now available in beta
Microsoft has announced the open beta of Minecraft: Education Edition, which it hopes to get into schools by the end of the year. 09 Jun 2016
Microsoft and Code.org to help kids learn programming basics through Minecraft
Microsoft and Code.org to help kids learn programming basics through Minecraft
Microsoft and Code.org have announced a partnership in which Minecraft will be used to teach kids the basics of programming. 17 Nov 2015
'Minecraft: Story Mode' now available
'Minecraft: Story Mode' now available
Mojang and Telltale Games have launched the first chapter of their new 'Minecraft: Story Mode' for mobile gamers. 16 Oct 2015
Minecraft goes VR
Minecraft goes VR
Facebook and Microsoft have announced that one of the world's most popular games, Minecraft, will have its own virtual reality version soon. 26 Sep 2015
Notch outbids Jay Z and Beyonce for new mansion
Notch outbids Jay Z and Beyonce for new mansion
It appears that being the most powerful couple in entertainment is not enough to compete with Minecraft money. 20 Dec 2014 - 2 comments
Minecraft for Xbox One coming November 18th
Minecraft for Xbox One coming November 18th
Xbox One owners who don't want the digital downloads - your wait is over: Minecraft is almost ready for retail shelves. 11 Oct 2014 - 2 comments
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed rumors and announced the acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion. 20 Sep 2014
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft has confirmed it is acquiring Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion, a huge bet that the popular game will remain popular into the future, and that the company can build other hits, as well. 16 Sep 2014
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
According to multiple sources, Microsoft is in deep discussions to buy 'Minecraft' maker Mojang AB, at a $2 billion price tag. 10 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Minecraft headed to Xbox One, PS4, Vita this summer
Minecraft headed to Xbox One, PS4, Vita this summer
Mojang has announced this week that its popular Minecraft game will be headed to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PS Vita this summer. 23 May 2014
Minecraft sales on Xbox 360 reach 12 million
Minecraft sales on Xbox 360 reach 12 million
The Xbox 360 Edition of Minecraft has reached over 12 million sales, and the Xbox One edition will be coming, eventually. 05 Apr 2014
Notch says no more Minecraft for Oculus Rift following Facebook acquisition
Notch says no more Minecraft for Oculus Rift following Facebook acquisition
Markus 'Notch' Persson, the developer behind Minecraft, has killed all plans for bringing the game to the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, following Facebook's $2 billion acquisition of the company. 27 Mar 2014 - 4 comments
Warner Bros. working on Minecraft movie
Warner Bros. working on Minecraft movie
Warner Bros. Pictures is working on a movie based on Mojang's hit game 'Minecraft.' 01 Mar 2014 - 16 comments
Original 'Minecraft' hits 100 million registered users
Original 'Minecraft' hits 100 million registered users
Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson has announced that the original version of the game has reached 100 million registered users. 26 Feb 2014 - 3 comments
Minecraft on PS3 reaches 1 million sales
Minecraft on PS3 reaches 1 million sales
Mojang, the makers of blockbuster hit Minecraft, has proudly boasted that the game has reached 1 million sales for their PlayStation 3 edition. 26 Jan 2014
Minecraft hits 7 million sales on Xbox 360
Minecraft hits 7 million sales on Xbox 360
Versions of the mega-popular Minecraft have reached over 7 million sales for the Xbox 360 console, according to the developer. 30 Jun 2013 - 8 comments
Sony bribes Minecraft creator with golden PSone
Sony bribes Minecraft creator with golden PSone
Minecraft creator Markus Notch Persson took to Twitter to show off his VIP invite to Sony's upcoming E3 presser 27 May 2013 - 10 comments
Minecraft creator made over $100 million in 2012
Minecraft creator made over $100 million in 2012
According to a new article in the Swedish financial press, Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson made $101 million in licensing fees in 2012. ...... 03 Feb 2013 - 4 comments
Minecraft developer will not certify game for Windows 8
Minecraft developer will not certify game for Windows 8
Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson has said he will not "certify" the popular game for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Persson ...... 30 Sep 2012 - 27 comments
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