News items tagged with minecraft

Will Video Game Movies Get Better in 2017?

Gamers were subjected to a number of bad video game movies in 2016 like Assassin’s Creed and Warcraft, but how does the future look for game-to-film adaptations?

By Dalton Cooper on 04 March 2017

Nintendo Switch Launch Guide: What You Need to Know

Updated 1/23/2017 Here is everything you need to know about the launch of Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Switch console, including its price, release date, launch lineup of games, and more. On January...

By Dalton Cooper on 17 January 2017

Minecraft Announces Fallout-Themed DLC

Fallout-themed DLC is coming to Minecraft as the “Fallout Mash-Up Pack” gives the blocky building game a Wasteland makeover, also adding new character skins and enemies. One of the biggest...

By Jasmine Henry on 19 December 2016

10 Games That Deserve Nintendo Switch Ports

Nintendo’s new console could offer new ways to experience the biggest video games in a brand new way and so Game Rant has put together a Nintendo Switch port wishlist.

By Jasmine Henry on 18 December 2016

Top 10 Surprising Video Game Success Stories

Minecraft: The Exploration Update Goes Live

Minecraft Update 1.11, known as the Exploration Update, goes live today for PC and Mac, and introduces llamas, new maps, locations, and adventures for Minecraft players. It’s been five yea...

By Boston Blake on 17 November 2016

Steve Carell Set to Join Minecraft Movie?

The first reveal for the cast of the Minecraft movie looks to be close, as Steve Carell is reportedly in talks to join the film adaptation of the popular title. Since the game officially re...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 17 November 2016

Minecraft Cross-Platform Play on PS4, Xbox One, Mobile

Minecraft could allegedly soon support cross-platform play between PS4, Xbox One, and mobile devices, via Mojang’s Minecraft server renting system, Minecraft: Realms. UPDATE: In a statemen...

By Jasmine Henry on 26 September 2016

Nintendo Reveals Game Deals for Black Friday

Nintendo announces a wide variety of video game deals for Wii U and 3DS, with big discounts up for grabs for titles such as Super Mario Maker, Splatoon, and Minecraft: Wii U Edition.

By Rob Gordon on 22 July 2016

Uncharted 4 Was the Best Selling Game of May 2016

The NPD Group releases its monthly report on gaming sales, revealing that Uncharted 4 was the best selling game in May, outperforming all other new releases.

By Sarah Fields on 22 June 2016

Top Selling Games of September 2015

The NPD Group reveals the top selling games of September 2015, with NBA 2K16, Madden NFL 16, Metal Gear Solid 5, FIFA 16, and Destiny at the top of the list. The NPD results for September a...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 January 2016

Minecraft: Education Edition Announced

Microsoft reveals the purchase of the teaching themed third-party Minecraft product MinecraftEdu, with a view to release an official Minecraft: Education Edition. Minecraft may be one of...

By Rob Gordon on 26 January 2016

Minecraft Passes 22 Million on PC

The seemingly unending success of Minecraft continues, as the hugely successful block builder passes 22 million copies sold across the PC and Mac alone. It’s no secret that Minecraft is o...

By Brad Jones on 26 December 2015

Top Selling Games of August 2015

The August NPD results indicate that Madden NFL 16 is the overall best selling game of the month, while the PlayStation 4 continues to lead hardware sales.

By Dalton Cooper on 19 July 2015

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Tops 2015 Sales

December NPD numbers are in, and Call of Duty continues its sales dominance into the final month of 2015, while also securing the title of best selling game of the year.

By Anthony Taormina on 19 July 2015