MCX360 Updates Have Arrived

It wasn't long ago that we touched on some exciting updates for MCX360. Many players asked when the update would arrive; the answer is, the game updates today! Abundant bug fixes, a number of new features and more await players of the popular sandbox console port. There is no special process to update the game, just log in, and it will notify you of the update, and proceed to patch itself. Nothing is easier!

Well, building a 1x1 dirt pillar is pretty easy...

Minecraft Redstone Tutorials - The Basics

Many long-time Minecrafters are familiar with redstone - it has, after all, been a cornerstone of the game for a long time - but what if you're relatively new to using it? Perhaps you never got around to learning about logic gates and basic circuitry? If so, Flabaliki has you covered, with this basic introduction into redstone mechanics! Keep in mind, this is the very basics - he introduces redstone and some of its simpler uses - however, Flabaliki has created an entire series dedicated to exploring the myriad features of redstone, including logic gates, piston machinery and more. Check it out! Back to Top

2 Million Sold, and Counting

That's right, Mojang and 4J Studios' Xbox 360 edition of indie hit Minecraft recently sold more than two million units worldwide on XBLA! MCX360 sells for 1600 MS Points, or $20 - Notch tweeted the day after launch that the game had become profitable (saw more money gained in sales than spent in creating it) within the first full day of sales, a figure that continues to climb exponentially.

Microsoft Studios, while initially non-specific about the sales numbers after launch day, confirmed that MCX360 broke all previous sales records on Live Arcade, beating out the previous fastest-selling game on the platform, Trials Evolution, which sold over 100,000 copies in a day, by over four times the numbers.

As popular as MCX360 has become, it shouldn't surprise anyone that many people have been requesting bug fixes and updates to the console ported sandbox blockbuster.  Fortunately, according to 4J Studios' 4JSteve, fixes are on the way in approximately 3 weeks. Back to Top

Second Snapshot of the Week Released

Yesterday saw the release of the 12w21a Snapshot, which included a number of neat features - unfortunately, it also included a few bugs that made playing SSP nearly impossible for some.  Now, in a move not common with Snapshots, a quick-fix has been released for those having trouble playing Single-Player.  There's also some other goodies inside - most notably, a surprise with the Creative Mode inventory menu (Thanks Dinnerbone!).  Get the latest Snapshot downloads below!

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MCX360 Breaks Record, Beats Black Ops

MCX360 has been climbing the charts since launch, breaking records and drawing in more players every day.  Recently, it broke another unprecedented record - pushing COD: Black Ops out of the #2 Top LIVE Games spot!  Since the launch of Modern Warfare 3, COD: Black Ops has held the #2 Top Game spot for XBox Live constantly.  

MW3 and COD:BO have been staples of the XBOX library since launch, and despite some criticisms have maintained their hold as top titles nearly since they launched.  Minecraft is the first game to disrupt these titles' seemingly endless reign on the Top XBox Live Games chart.  Congrats, Minecraft!

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This Week's News Video - Pyramids, Villager Trading & More

This week, David & Toby take an in-depth look at our recent Snapshots, and more - take a look! Back to Top

Split-Screen Refunds

Not long ago, Microsoft was slammed with complaints about the split-screen functionality of MCX360 - it was only available to players with an HD TV and a proper HDMI connection to the console - and in recent days, they have addressed those complaints. Microsoft has revised its listing for the game, and has been offering a refund to customers who paid for a game that didn't work as advertised (or not advertised, as the case is here).

The split-screen feature of the game was a huge draw to newcomers, especially those that believed they could just have a few friends over for a romp through the sandbox world. The initially ambiguous wording of guest passes and complete lack of forewarning regarding split-screen requirements made many buyers upset that they had been misled. The HD requirement wasn't listed in on the game's Xbox marketplace page, although this has been rectified in recent days to avoid confusion.

The guest passes, while initially confusing, have not changed meaningfully since launch, and continue to work as intended.

MCX360 1.7.3? Soon!

In more positive news, MCX360 will soon be seeing its first major update, to what most PC players knew as Beta 1.7.3! Even better, Microsoft's Roger Carpenter says he will likely discuss the update in his Thursday Minecraft Stream! You can see the stream's channel by clicking right here - be sure to check in tomorrow for all the details!

I will reveal at least one tidbit - pistons are included. Back to Top

MCX360 - Over a Million Copies Sold, and Counting

That's right, Mojang and 4J Studios' Xbox 360 edition of indie hit Minecraft has already sold more than one million units worldwide on XBLA since its release on Wednesday, May 9th! MCX360 sells for 1600 MS Points, or $20; in short, the title generated more than $20 million in less than a week. Notch tweeted the day afterwards that the game had become profitable (saw more money gained in sales than spent in creating it) within the first full day of sales.

Microsoft Studios, while initially non-specific about the sales numbers after launch day, confirmed that MCX360 broke all previous sales records on Live Arcade, beating out the previous fastest-selling game on the platform, Trials Evolution, which sold over 100,000 copies in a day, by over four times the numbers.

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Digital Diamond - "Into the Rabbit's Hold"

YouTube film team PrettyAwesomeStudio has cooked up a new series for your enjoyment, and it already shows a ton of promise! What is it about? In short, a rich uncle has given his massive, opulent mansion to his nephew. The problem is, there are two nephews, and he didn't say which one was getting it! This is the first episode in the series, and shows incredible promise with a solid storyline, clever humor and high quality production - take a look! Back to Top

MCX360 Smashes Sales Records - Third Platform Dominated

It was announced in a statement released by Microsoft that Minecraft: 360 Edition has surpassed all previous sales records on the XBOX Live Arcade, selling more digital copies in the first twenty-four hours of launch than any other title!  There are already over four hundred thousand ratings for the game on XBLA, and it clearly has a strong start in the multiplayer community.

Official figures have not been released yet regarding the exact number of sales; it has been estimated, based on the game's ratings by players, that sales exceeded four hundred-thousand copies within 24 hours of going live, worldwide.

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition was developed by 4J Studios in conjunction with Mojang and Microsoft Studios, and introduces new gameplay experiences such as a unique crafting menu, game tutorials, and split-screen multiplayer as well as online multiplayer for up to eight players over Xbox LIVE, with split-screen, network play, or any combination thereof.

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Minecraft + Mojang News: Minecraft on Xbox & Huge Biomes!

This week, David & Toby talk about - what else? - Minecraft on the 360!  In addition, they take a look at the new features of the most recent Snapshot, 12w9a, including the incredibly awesome Huge Biome feature.  Take a look! Back to Top