Microsoft is buying Minecraft, according to rumor Posted byby Jeff Grubb September 9, 2014 2 min The free-form construction game is one of the best-selling titles on Xbox 360, and now Microsoft looks like it wants to own that property. Continue Reading 2 min
PS4 version of indie phenomenon Minecraft available now Posted byby Jeff Grubb September 4, 2014 2 min You can download it now for $20 or $5 if you are upgrading from the PS3 Edition. Continue Reading 2 min
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition coming this week … possibly for $5 Posted byby Jeff Grubb September 3, 2014 1 min The game will debut for $20, but it's only $5 if you have the 360 Edition. Continue Reading 1 min
Huge game-changing Minecraft update arrives on PC (warning: includes killer bunnies) Posted byby GamesBeat September 2, 2014 3 min Three hundred days in the making, Minecraft update 1.8 brings killer bunnies and a whole lot more to the hugely popular open-world game. Continue Reading 3 min
Doctor Who time-travels to Minecraft on Xbox 360 Posted byby Jeff Grubb August 27, 2014 1 min Microsoft is bringing more pop culture into its version of Mojang's block-building game. Continue Reading 1 min
With PS4 and Xbox One, digital is finally a viable revenue generator for publishers Posted byby Jeff Grubb August 21, 2014 2 min Digital revenue grew for PC and console in July despite a dearth of major new releases. Continue Reading 2 min
Minecraft didn't pass its PS4 certification — developer is fixing bugs now Posted byby Jeff Grubb August 20, 2014 2 min The PS4 port will need another round of bug fixing before 4J Studios resubmits it to Sony. Continue Reading 2 min
John Carmack to Notch: Gimme Minecraft, and 'I'll make sure it runs well' on Oculus Rift Posted byby Jeff Grubb August 18, 2014 2 min Minecraft is one of the world's biggest games, and its creator says he is no longer mad that Facebook acquired Oculus Rift. Continue Reading 2 min
Meet the 12-year-old boy who makes games instead of going to school Posted byby GamesBeat July 26, 2014 7 min Sam Smith has been home-schooled for three years. He's now getting his education by making games, and Spacepants, his first published effort, has been a great success. Continue Reading 7 min
Nexon chief Owen Mahoney explains deal with Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 21, 2014 13 min Why is Asia's Nexon cutting so many deals with Western game makers? Continue Reading 13 min