Minecraft devs on why the game has been a hit on Switch and more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A little while back Famitsu published a Minecraft interview with a couple of the game’s key developers. Executive producers Roger Carpenter and John Thornton both talked about the title, including some Switch-specific topics.
Famitsu first started out by pointing out that Minecraft has been very successful on Switch, with the physical version having shipped over 300,000 units since June (around the time when the interview was done). Carpenter and Thorton both commented here, with the two stating:
Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s final update going live soon
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mojang and 4J Studios are wrapping up support for Minecraft: Wii U Edition. It’s been announced that the final update will be out sometime today / tomorrow.
As for what’s included, The Nightmare Before Christmas Mash-up Pack is being added. This DLC should be available on Switch as well.
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang
Minecraft announcements from Minecon Earth 2018 – next update, pandas, and more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Today, Minecon Earth 2018 was held. All sorts of announcements were made pertaining to Minecraft, including the next update, the inclusion of pandas, and more.
Below are some of the highlights:
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft, Mojang
Minecraft update out now (version 1.6.1)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest update for Minecraft is now available, bringing the game up to version 1.6.1. It includes a few fixes among other things.
The full patch notes are as follows:
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft, Mojang, title update
Minecraft: Solo: A Star Wars Story skin pack out today; Skin Pack 3 for Wii U version
Posted on 2 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
A new skin pack has been released for Minecraft. This one features skins from the most recent Star Wars movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Also out today is Skin Pack 3 for the Wii U version of the game.
Minecraft Switch update out now (version 1.5.1)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft has been updated tonight on Switch once again. After applying the latest patch, your game should be at version 1.5.1.
The patch notes are as follows:
Minecraft – second phase of Update Aquatic out today on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mojang has announced that the next phase of Minecraft’s Update Aquatic is going live today on Switch. It adds Realms on Switch, underwater zombies, sea turtles, and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Mario Tennis Aces sold through 75% of its initial shipment in Japan, Minecraft at 45%
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Two Switch games debuted at retail in Japan during the week of June 18. One of these was Mario Tennis Aces, which sold over 120,000 copies in its first week.
Dengeki provides further insight into the game’s performance. It managed to sell through quite a bit of its first shipment, coming in at 75%.
More: 4J Studios, Camelot, Dengeki, Mario Tennis Aces, Minecraft, Mojang, sales
Minecraft – The Incredibles Skin Pack trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Minecraft recently received a new Skin Pack based on The Incredibles. Check out an official trailer for the DLC below.
Minecraft cross-play trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new Minecraft trailer has been released highlighting how users on Switch can play with others on Xbox One, Windows 10 or Mobile. View it below.
