Tagged:  Minecraft

By Guest Author, September 26, 2013 0 Features

November is only two months away, meaning the next generation of consoles is just around the corner. It’s an exciting time for gamers, as everyone is eagerly awaiting the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. All eyes and attention are looking… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, December 3, 2012 0 GN

The debate on video games as art continues, but the Museum of Modern Art’s recent decision to include video games in its collection may help one side of the argument. MoMA has selected 14 video games in its initial collection… Read More »

By Aled Morgan, July 23, 2012 0 GN

Uniloc, a Luxembourg-based company “in the business of finding big ideas,” has launched a patent infringement case against Mojang for the use of anti-piracy measures in the Android version of Minecraft. Marcus ‘Notch’ Persson announced Uniloc’s intention to launch legal… Read More »

By Aled Morgan, July 6, 2012 1 GN

Xbox 360 players of Minecraft get the 1.73 title update next week, and with it an optional DLC pack including over 40 character skins, both original and ones inspired by other popular titles. The 1.73 update adds, among other tweaks and bug… Read More »

By Eddie Inzauto, May 8, 2012 0 GN

Microsoft’s Arcade NEXT series may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean eager gamers can’t make the most of the promotion’s final days. Wednesday, May 9 marks the last installment of the Arcade NEXT All-Stars live streaming event… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, April 7, 2012 0 Columns, GN, Videos

Nothing makes me hungrier than big gaming news, so let’s fire things up and get some Hot Off The Grill! Every weekend, join Senior Editor Jason Fanelli (with videographer Matt Boyle behind the camera) as he runs down the top… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, March 24, 2012 0 Columns, GN, Videos

Nothing makes me hungrier than a full week’s worth of excellent gaming news, so get out your plates and get ready for this week’s Hot Off The Grill! Every weekend, join Senior Editor Jason Fanelli (with videographer Matt Boyle behind… Read More »

By Dan McKenney, March 22, 2012 0 GN

Disappointed by the offerings in House Party, but can’t wait ’til Summer of Arcade for your XBLA fix? Have no fear — Arcade NEXT is here, offering a selection of highly anticipated games! Huzzah! Spring is saved! The promotion kicks… Read More »

By Dan McKenney, February 16, 2012 1 GN, Videos

On Friday, February 17 at 10am Central European Time (4am Eastern Standard Time), Mojang will live-stream its own game jam to raise money for charity. For 60 hours, the Mojang team will work to create a brand-new video game using… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, January 25, 2012 5 GN

Marcus “Notch” Persson, creator of Minecraft and star developer at Mojang, has asked players of the hit title’s permission for the studio to track what they do once inside the game. According to a blog post by Notch titled, “A… Read More »