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Scrolls to feature 'free to play' elements; Notch hates the term

By Jeff Mattas, Oct 24, 2011 5:00pm PDT

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.

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"i'm sure Notch wouldn't mind changing the name or adding a subtitle. Then there should be no ..."

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Minecraft on Xbox 360 playable at MineCon

By Xav de Matos, Oct 24, 2011 1:15pm PDT

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.

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Scrolls defeats interim injunction in trademark case

By Alice O'Connor, Oct 18, 2011 6:15am PDT

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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"I dunno, when you put those two screenshots right next to one another, it gets a liiiittle ..."

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MineCraft lead teases dragons

By Xav de Matos, Oct 07, 2011 6:45pm PDT

Minecraft is getting dragons... and you didn't think you day could get any better. Screens inside!

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"Your statement makes as much sense as notch suing bethesda for skyrim having swords since ..."

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Bethesda VP says company 'forced' into Scrolls dispute

By Steve Watts, Oct 07, 2011 10:15am PDT

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.

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""Note to self- Never name my game Elder then apply to Trademark the word Elder to make Bethesda ..."

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Mojang: Bethesda refused offers to compromise on 'Scrolls' dispute

By Xav de Matos, Oct 04, 2011 6:15pm PDT

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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"Glad to be here, I'm johnny lester Most recently from Colorado, originally from Des Moines and ..."

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Minecraft: Pocket Edition on Android this week

By Andrew Yoon, Sep 26, 2011 7:00pm PDT

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.

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"Fingers crossed there is a tablet mode! And crossed-fingers-crossed that there might even be ..."

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Minecraft 'hardcore' mode destroys worlds

By Steve Watts, Sep 23, 2011 8:15am PDT

Markus "Notch" Persson has teased "Hardcore" mode for Minecraft, which deletes your world upon death. Ouch.

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"How about you respawn as another player and you can't leap until you solve whatever problems he has?"

- Sailor of Fortune see all 25 comments

Minecraft getting friendly snowmen

By Alice O'Connor, Sep 22, 2011 7:45am PDT

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.

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"I can't wait for mobs that actively attempt to make their way into your home. I don't care if ..."

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Minecraft 1.8 update is live

By Xav de Matos, Sep 14, 2011 7:30pm PDT

Minecraft's 'Adventure Update' is now official available via the game's launcher.

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"Except that they tear walls down in their endless pursuit of ending."

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MineCon attendees get Scrolls & Cobalt codes

By Steve Watts, Sep 09, 2011 1:15pm PDT

Minecon attendees will receive alpha codes for both Scrolls and Cobalt, Mojang announced today.

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Minecraft trailer shows off Adventure update

By Steve Watts, Sep 06, 2011 10:30am PDT

Mojang has released a trailer for the upcoming Adventure update, tentatively due sometime this week.

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"'Currently you get XP orbs but they don't go towards anything'"

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Trailer for Minecraft dev's 'Scrolls' released

By Xav de Matos, Aug 30, 2011 8:15pm PDT

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.

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"ah.. an elder man writing on scrolls.. that must be the open world game where u fight dragons ..."

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Minecraft MineCon tickets now on sale at $99

By Alice O'Connor, Aug 11, 2011 10:45am PDT

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.

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"Well, I guess this game is no different than The Sims really. Or Sim City (back in the day) so I ..."

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Minecraft conference MineCon dated for November

By Jeff Mattas, Aug 03, 2011 11:45am PDT

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.

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"If it is anything like the cons I've been to: Lots of Alcohol. "

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