Minecraft 1.9 release date revealed; pre-release patch now available
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Minecraft 1.9 is coming soon, but you can experience its pre-release patch as early as right now.
READ MORE >Minecraft gets Loot Crate-like subscription service, Mine Chest
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We hope it's filled with more Dragon Eggs and less Coal.
READ MORE >Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta begins building on July 29
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A slightly newer version of Minecraft is set to hit Windows 10, with the beta set to kick off on July 29.
READ MORE >"Damn, Microsoft is really investing a lot on PC gaming for Win 10."
see all 17 commentsMinecraft getting free update in time for Minecon 2015 across all console version
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Microsoft is releasing a free update today for Minecraft across all console versions that adds a number of tweaks and additional content, such as the Minecon 2015 Skin Pack.
READ MORE >Minecraft developer scraps its collectible-card game, Scrolls
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Mojang's Scrolls is being scrapped, although the studio is allowing at least one more year of play for fans of the game.
READ MORE >"They are owned my Microsoft now... and somebody put it into a spreadsheet and saw it didn't make ..."
see all 9 commentsMinecraft 1.8.5 update should be downloaded 'as soon as possible' according to Mojang
Mojang has released a patch for Minecraft it recommends its players download "as soon as possible."
READ MORE >Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition celebrates third birthday with Mojang-themed skin pack
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In addition to today's special birthday skin pack, Microsoft is also making the previous two and this one available on Xbox One.
READ MORE >Turkey wants to ban Minecraft for being 'too violent'
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Minecraft is being deemed too violent by the Turkish ministry, and as a result, the region is looking to ban the game.
READ MORE >"Ironically, Taleworlds, the developers of Mount and Blade are their star software company."
see all 6 comments2014 in Review: PC Gaming
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Shacknews takes a look back at some of the most notable news stories and annoucements in PC gaming of the last year.
READ MORE >"I hope IDtech 6 doesn't turn out to be complete crap like IDtech 5."
see all 5 commentsMinecraft 1.6.4. update includes new creeps, horses, and fireworks
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Want to kill more creeps, ride a horse off into the sunset, and blast fireworks into the sky? Now you can with the latest update to Minecraft.
READ MORE >Telltale teams up with Mojang for Minecraft: Story Mode
Did you ever want to experience a Telltale game set in the world of Minecraft? Neither did we, but now it's all we want to play.
READ MORE >"Well.....no one thought Telltale and Borderlands would mix and that seems to be doing ok right now."
see all 7 commentsMinecraft developer Mojang finally releases Scrolls
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It's been a few years in development, but Mojang's Scrolls is finally here and can be downloaded right now on PC, Mac, and Android.
READ MORE >"first they need an adventure game based on a gritty tv series"
see all 11 commentsMinecraft feels the Christmas spirit in new DLC pack
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Minecraft has become just a little more jolly thanks to the new Festive Mash-Up Pack.
READ MORE >"God Dammit Loch Ness Monster, I ain’t gonna give you no tree fiddy."
see all 11 commentsMinecraft on Xbox receives Star Wars Classic Skin Pack for $3
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A new skin pack that features skins for a number of iconic Star Wars characters was released this week for Xbox versions of Minecraft. Now you can finally act out your favorite Star Wars fan-fiction within Minecraft!
READ MORE >Microsoft acquisition of Minecraft developer now official
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It's officially official. Microsoft now owns Minecraft.
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