Thursday 22 March 2012

Minecraft on Xbox 360

Minecraft will be coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace on May 9th and will cost 1600 MSP according to a Microsoft press release.

To find out more check the fact sheet below:

What Is “Minecraft”? Built by independent game developer Markus “Notch” Persson and his company Mojang, “Minecraft” is a game based on limitless creativity and building in a three dimensional sandbox world. While still in its alpha and beta phases on PC, “Minecraft” amassed a wide following and became an international phenomenon – it’s now sold 5 million copies. The addictive building game is currently available on Windows PC, is under development for mobile devices and coming to consoles exclusively for Xbox 360!

Coming to Xbox 360! The infinite possibilities in “Minecraft” just got bigger. Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Spring 2012, “Minecraft – Xbox 360 Edition” will bring the global phenomenon to console gamers for the first time. The Xbox LIVE Arcade version of the game features an innovative new crafting interface, natural controller movements, a full Tutorial mode to teach the basics and for the first time in “Minecraft,” split-screen multiplayer as well as over Xbox LIVE.

A New Way to Build. The new crafting interface in “Minecraft – Xbox 360 Edition” delivers a completely new way to build “Minecraft” worlds where your imagination is the only limit. A streamlined interface opens at the press of a button, and players can choose from several categories of items to create. Minecraft – Xbox 360 Edition explains what each object is, what it does and what is required for building so players new to the world of “Minecraft” can get into the action right away. “Minecraft – Xbox 360 Edition” removes the barriers between you and your creativity!

Mine with Friends. “Minecraft – Xbox 360 Edition” delivers a great multiplayer experience only possible on Xbox 360. Up to four players can enjoy split screen game play on one console, sharing the experience for the first time from the comfort of your couch. Friends can also join up over Xbox LIVE* – combine split screen and Xbox LIVE play in any combination up to 8 players.

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