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FortressCraft “Nothing Like Minecraft” Claims Developer

FortressCraft is one of the most successful XBLA titles, but still draws comparisons to Minecraft. See what Designer Adam Sawkins has to say about comparisons.

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Shackdaddy8364593d ago (Edited 4593d ago )

How come it looks exactly the same and has the same objects in it.

Just look at the bookshelf. It looks like the guy just took the exact same texture from minecraft and copy/pasted...

It's a blatant ripoff. IDK why this guy is in denial - just admit it. We all know...

Corax4593d ago

Because Fortress Craft is for 360 and Minecraft is for...ok it's the same dam game. There nothing wrong with taking an idea. Picasso said "Good artists copy but great artists steal." or you can say I said that.

Christopher4593d ago

There's a lot wrong for taking an idea if it infringes in someone's IP. It's up to the courts to decide; but, as a community, shouldn't we be supporting those who create new concepts and games rather than those who just copy for a quick buck?

Surprisingly, there are three MineCraft clones on the 360, all top sellers under the Indie listing, but only FortressCraft seems to get all the news.

Tony P4593d ago

I think when people read that quote, they forget that "stealing" an idea doesn't excuse you from the hard work that comes with making it your own.

thrasherv34593d ago (Edited 4593d ago )

I wont go as far and say it's “Nothing Like Minecraft”
but they do play completely different and have different "objectives." Looks =/= same. They "look" the same because they both are the same type of game. What would you have him do, use triangles instead of rectangles? Would that please you?

It's most certainly not a "blatant ripoff." And if it is then what do you call a ripoff of a ripoff?

Tony P4593d ago

I can't feel much sympathy for an outfit that get's by riding another's coattails. And disparages them while doing it.

Classy.

HK64593d ago

I agree with you completely. All the people that call it a blatant rip-off just look at it and see that it is the same genre as Minecraft and don't bother to play it to realize how different they are.

HK64593d ago

Gotta love journalists putting words in other people's mouths for hits. I am not sure how they got "Nothing Like Minecraft" as such a broad statement from him saying "but the actual gameplay is nothing like Minecraft" which is very specific. Don't believe me? Second paragraph below the picture that was taken a long time before the game even released.

http://xbox360.ign.com/arti...

JellyJelly4593d ago (Edited 4593d ago )

To clarify, it's not an XBLA title. It's an XBLIG title (indie game).

saladthieves4593d ago

Nothing like Minecraft??? Yeah...if he says so. /s

ProGrasTiNation4593d ago (Edited 4593d ago )

Wanna build a minecraft clone with better graphics,look no further http://jmonkeyengine.com/
& here is were notch got his inspiration http://thesiteformerlyknown...

butcherboytoma4593d ago

Yeah he got his insperation from, no one saying he ripped it off, wonder why?

humbleopinion4593d ago

Fortresscraft is XBLIG, not XBLA.
And the "stole the 'craft' from the Minecraft" sounds just silly. Warcraft was there before, wasn't it?

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Minecraft Meets Bloodborne With The Help Of A Stunning Mod

YouTuber Potomy has revealed new details about the new Bloodborne mod and that it is now in a playable state for Minecraft.

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All the Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Given the medium's wild diversity, this primer of the essential video games everyone should try is a good place to start.

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thorstein38d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218338d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga38d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno38d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name38d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno38d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood38d ago (Edited 38d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno37d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure37d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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Minecraft Bedrock Introduces Official Add-Ons To Marketplace

Minecraft Bedrock is introducing add-ons to the marketplace. The add-ons can now be added to many existing and new worlds.

Jin_Sakai58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

Nice! Next up, shaders on consoles.

“A new update is improving how mods work for Minecraft Bedrock. Mojang has introduced add-ons to the marketplace.”

“These add-ons can now easily be added to new and existing worlds instead of being tied to a single world.
There are plenty of free and paid add-ons that will let you customize just about anything in your world.”

OtterX57d ago

So RayTracing is no longer locked to the NVIDIA maps? I know there was a workaround, but it will be nice to have easier access to all worlds.