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:

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Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s final update going live soon

Posted on 5 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.

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Mojang talks designing the Minecraft 2DS XL Creeper Edition, including scrapped ideas

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In Europe and Japan, Nintendo recently shipped a Minecraft-themed New 2DS XL system. The design was based around the Creeper, one of the game’s hostile mobs.

Lydia Winters was one of the staffers at Mojang heavily involved with the creation of the new look. Winters was able to talk about working on the design, including a couple of scrapped ideas.

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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition update out now (version 1.8)

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments

Mojang has announced that a new update is live for Minecraft: New 3DS Edition. Players can access version 1.8.

Once the latest update is applied, new packs will be available to purchase in the eShop. They include:

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.7.0)

Posted on 6 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Minecraft delivered its next big update for Switch, which adds Scoreboard features, new times food can be eaten, and a bunch of smaller changes. Here are the full patch notes:

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Microsoft says there isn’t a need for Minecraft 2

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Minecraft launched in 2011, and has been going strong since then. Some fans might be wondering if we’ll ever see a sequel, but IP owner Microsoft has shut down the idea once again.

Speaking with Business Insider, Microsoft’s Helen Chiang said that a Minecraft 2 wouldn’t make sense since it would fracture the community. Chiang stated:

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Minecraft announcements from Minecon Earth 2018 – next update, pandas, and more

Posted on 6 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:

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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition out now in Europe, new update live worldwide

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A year after it launched in North America, Minecraft: New 3DS Edition has finally arrived in Europe. The game is now available in PAL regions via the eShop.

There’s also news for folks in other regions. A big update is live worldwide, featuring The End, Polar Bears, Elytra, and more.

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