Scrolls to feature 'free to play' elements; Notch hates the term
Minecraft creator Markus Persson comes out against the term "free to play," but teases that elements of that model will be included in the upcoming game, Scrolls.
READ MORE >Minecraft on Xbox 360 playable at MineCon
Developer Mojang Specifications, the outfit established after the success of the indie fave Minecraft, has revealed that the Xbox 360 version of its smash-hit will be playable at MineCon 2011.
READ MORE >Scrolls defeats interim injunction in trademark case
The first, but surely not the last, judgement in the Scrolls vs. The Elder Scrolls trademark case has come down in favor of Mojang, denying ZeniMax's bid for an interim injunction that would've forbidden the Swedish indie from using the 'Scrolls' name.
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see all 23 commentsMineCraft lead teases dragons
Minecraft is getting dragons... and you didn't think you day could get any better. Screens inside!
READ MORE >"Your statement makes as much sense as notch suing bethesda for skyrim having swords since ..."
see all 25 commentsBethesda VP says company 'forced' into Scrolls dispute
Legal experts and Bethesda's Pete Hines have chimed in on the legal dispute with Mojang over the use of the word Scrolls. Experts say the company has a legal obligation to defend its trademark, or risk losing or weakening their defense in the future.
READ MORE >""Note to self- Never name my game Elder then apply to Trademark the word Elder to make Bethesda ..."
see all 135 commentsMojang: Bethesda refused offers to compromise on 'Scrolls' dispute
Regarding the ongoing kerfuffle between Mojang Specifications and Bethesda Softworks, Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson clarified that he is still unclear as to why his company is being targeted after two offers to settle the dispute were shot down
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see all 65 commentsMinecraft: Pocket Edition on Android this week
Minecraft's portable exclusivity on Sony's Xperia Play (aka "PlayStation Phone") comes to an end this week. Minecraft: Pocket Edition will be available on the Android Market this Thursday, September 29th.
READ MORE >"Fingers crossed there is a tablet mode! And crossed-fingers-crossed that there might even be ..."
see all 5 commentsMinecraft 'hardcore' mode destroys worlds
Markus "Notch" Persson has teased "Hardcore" mode for Minecraft, which deletes your world upon death. Ouch.
READ MORE >"How about you respawn as another player and you can't leap until you solve whatever problems he has?"
see all 25 commentsMinecraft getting friendly snowmen
A period of boredom for Notch has lead to the creation of a new frozen friend for us, the snow golem. The chilly craftable chum tosses snowballs at enemies, attacking Creepers with gay abandon.
READ MORE >"I can't wait for mobs that actively attempt to make their way into your home. I don't care if ..."
see all 16 commentsMinecraft 1.8 update is live
Minecraft's 'Adventure Update' is now official available via the game's launcher.
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see all 80 commentsMineCon attendees get Scrolls & Cobalt codes
Minecon attendees will receive alpha codes for both Scrolls and Cobalt, Mojang announced today.
READ MORE >Minecraft trailer shows off Adventure update
Mojang has released a trailer for the upcoming Adventure update, tentatively due sometime this week.
READ MORE >"'Currently you get XP orbs but they don't go towards anything'"
see all 12 commentsTrailer for Minecraft dev's 'Scrolls' released
Mojang Specifications, the development company formed following the immense success of Minecraft on PC, has finally released the first trailer for its next title, Scrolls.
READ MORE >"ah.. an elder man writing on scrolls.. that must be the open world game where u fight dragons ..."
see all 27 commentsMinecraft MineCon tickets now on sale at $99
Got $99 and a love of all things Minecraft? Tickets for the official 2011 MineCon are now on sale, and a little more has been revealed of what exactly will be going on there in Las Vegas this November.
READ MORE >"Well, I guess this game is no different than The Sims really. Or Sim City (back in the day) so I ..."
see all 27 commentsMinecraft conference MineCon dated for November
MineCon, an event meant to celebrate the official release of the beloved, world-building sandbox, Minecraft, will be held in Las Vegas on November 18-19.
READ MORE >"If it is anything like the cons I've been to: Lots of Alcohol. "
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