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Minecraft nets over NZ$40M
Gaming

Minecraft nets over NZ$40M

In one of gaming's most unlikely success stories, Minecraft creator Markus Persson contends his indie, sandbox crafting game has made him a super-rich man.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011

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Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
EduTech

Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play

CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
LEGO unleashes its Minecraft beater
Gaming

LEGO unleashes its Minecraft beater

LEGO, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games have released their answer to Minecraft, LEGO Worlds, as part of Steam's Early Access programme.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015
Mind those Minecraft cheats, malware may lurk inside
Malware

Mind those Minecraft cheats, malware may lurk inside

Security vendor Eset is warning Minecraft fans to cheat with care after discovering 33 Android Minecraft cheat apps packing scareware.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Star Wars Rebels coming to Minecraft
Gaming

Star Wars Rebels coming to Minecraft

Minecraft and Star Wars Rebels unite! Players can now join the force for £3.10, with 23 new character skins available on Xbox.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs
EduTech

Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs

Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure's Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition shovelling in August
Gaming

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition shovelling in August

Minecraft gears up to captivate Xbox One players this August with larger, clearer worlds at £19.15, or £5.70 for Xbox 360 owners.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014
Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition
Gaming

Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition

Sony announces Minecraft: PS3 Edition on disc from 14 May, following over 1.5M downloads, expanding its reach across PlayStation platforms.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Minecraft helps to create history for ANZAC Day
Gaming

Minecraft helps to create history for ANZAC Day

Minecraft breathes new life into ANZAC history, thanks to a groundbreaking Kiwi project merging education with digital creativity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Minecraft PS3 edition is dangerously addictive
Gaming

Minecraft PS3 edition is dangerously addictive

Minecraft on PS3 unleashes creativity, proving irresistibly addictive with endless possibilities for building and exploration.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Game review: Minecraft on Xbox 360
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft on Xbox 360

Minecraft's enthralling blocky universe arrives on Xbox 360, offering a tailored, yet immersive experience for console gamers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012
Minecraft 'official' release date announced
Gaming

Minecraft 'official' release date announced

Minecraft sets its official release for 11/11/11, as creator Notch shares insights on future updates and reflects on the game's success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011
Minecraft dev announces collaboration with Penny Arcade
Gaming

Minecraft dev announces collaboration with Penny Arcade

Minecraft creators, Mojang, partner with Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins for a new game, Scrolls, blending card and board game elements.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011