Category: mojang

‘Minecraft’ PSVR support is coming this month

[ad_1] You’ll be able to play the entirety of Minecraft in PSVR following the update. There’ll be two main VR modes, Immersive and Living Room (i.e. a virtual screen), along with more settings to help you adjust how the game plays to your liking. There’s no release date for the patch just yet as Mojang […]

Microsoft migrates ‘Minecraft’ from Amazon Web Services to its own Azure

[ad_1] “Mojang Studios has used AWS in the past, but we’ve been migrating all cloud services to Azure over the last few years,” a spokesperson for the company told CNBC. “We’ll be fully transitioned to Azure by the end of the year.” The move makes a lot of sense for Microsoft. With 126 million monthly active players, Minecraft is […]

Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy ‘Minecraft’ clone

[ad_1] League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios, the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale. If you’re not familiar with the game, think Minecraft but with more of a focus on adventuring and combat.  Riot didn’t disclose the financial terms of the acquisition. […]

‘Minecraft Dungeons’ is delayed until May 26th

[ad_1] The Microsoft-owned studio originally planned to release Minecraft Dungeons in April, but it said because of coronavirus-related concerns, “this was no longer possible. [We] wanted to guarantee the health and safety of our teams, and empower them to deliver the best possible experience to you, our players.” Gather your friends and gear up for […]

‘Minecraft’ library helps you dodge news media censorship

[ad_1] You can also see details for the current state of press freedom in 180 countries. The library is a technical achievement in its own right. It resembles a giant neo-classical museum, complete with country-specific wings and huge book collections. You can’t tear the library apart, but you can add more if you have the […]

Minecraft Festival is coming to Orlando in September

[ad_1] Tickets will start at $60 for a one-day pass and $165 for all three days, and everyone who attends will get an in-game Minecraft Festival cap that works with both Bedrock and Java. Like many conventions, though, there are incentives to pay extra. A $225 Gold package gives you early access to exhibits, panels […]

‘Minecraft Earth’ early access comes to the UK and 8 other countries

[ad_1] Minecraft Earth‘s early access release is finally rolling out to countries around the world, although it’s not necessarily available where you might expect it. Mojang and Microsoft have confirmed that the augmented reality game is now available on Android and iOS in nine countries. The UK is the most recent addition, but it’s also […]

'Minecraft Earth' launches in early access this October

[ad_1] Minecraft Earth won't be stuck in beta testing for much longer. Mojang and Microsoft have revealed that the augmented reality game will be available in "early access" for some countries starting in October. It didn't say which countries or platforms… [ad_2] Source link

‘Minecraft’ adds a character creator option

[ad_1] The option is only available through Xbox One, Windows 10 and Android for now. It’ll hit Minecraft Earth and Bedrock versions of the game, including Nintendo Switch and iOS, once the beta is over. You’ll still be able to use custom skins on Windows 10 and mobile. The customization option is a nice addition, […]

‘Minecraft’ now has 112 million players per month

[ad_1] Chiang described it partly as a virtue of the creative game’s evergreen status — it’s a title that people “keep coming back to.” You may fire up Fortnite or other games that take the spotlight, but there’s a real chance you’ll return to building homes and tunnels in Minecraft after that. Other factors are […]