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‘Minecraft’ PS4 and PS3 Screenshot Comparison by 4J Studios

After taking time off of developing editions of Minecraft on next-generation consoles in order to focus their efforts on releasing the PS3 edition of the game late last year, 4J Studios is now back at work on versions of game on the Playstation 4 and comparing it to its PS3 counterpart.

CertifiedGamer3731d ago

Minecraft isn't known for its graphics so the comparison is useless.

grumpc3731d ago

This comparison was pretty rubbish anyway. They're not even stills it's a photo of two screens... and a slightly blurry photo as it is.

erathaol3730d ago

You're right because I can't figure out which is which.

I feel like the bottom is the PS4 because the colors look more vibrant, that could just be the area. Anyone know?

DeathOfTheFanBoy3731d ago

I actually think that Minecraft would lose part of it's charm if it had uber polished visuals, it's not meant to be pretty in that sort of way.

King-u-mad3730d ago

I can't agree with that because, I've played minecraft with realistic textures + shaders and realistic water. It is amazing with or without the visuals and wouldn't lose any piece of its charm.

Gamer19823731d ago

Agreed Minecraft isn't bought for graphics and the reason you buy an upgraded version (e.g. PS4) is for bigger worlds not better graphics. Even so Minecraft still should be played on PC if you love the series..

christian hour3730d ago

The purpose of the comparison isnt to compare graphics. There's a load of objects in the ps4 screen that aren't available in the console versions.

I'm hoping its identical to the PC version and updates just as often.

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PixelNinja3731d ago

Actually in terms of graphics, Minecraft can be a good benchmark.
It can be a very good game to test the render distance of your hardware.

MRMagoo1233731d ago

and also the ability of the console to hold fps when you put down 100 tnt to make a crater lol , when i was using a 660ti a while back lots of tnt would lag out my game like crazy till the explosions stopped then there was just a huge hole from no where lol.

LAWSON723731d ago (Edited 3731d ago )

THat TNT problem is insane, me and some frineds filled this giant tower full of tnt and my screen was frozen for about 5 minutes

fr0sty3731d ago

Sounds like something that would make the CPU bog down more than the GPU.

MRMagoo1233731d ago

@frosty

Thats my point its not just an indicator of graphics or anything its an overall good tester for a systems power, some ppl think because it looks basic it wont stress a system but it does , given enough tnt at once it can prob give any system a run for its money.

sinspirit3731d ago

It would be a better test if it weren't Java-based. Java is heavier and not near as efficient as regular code.

frostypants3731d ago

What sinspirit said. Minecraft is like a giant tribute to object oriented Java programming. It only runs as well as it does because of its relative simplicity, but try to screw with too many objects at once and...

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TheSaint3731d ago

Not any more, my PC isn't great and I can use the farthest render distance.

christian hour3730d ago

Get Optifine and see how it handles 32+ chunk render distance :P Mine can barely manage it but I put it on anyway for the epic vistas :D

Gamer19823731d ago

It runs on Java an ancient technology that benchmarks the WRONG things when you want to benchmark. It leaves valuable resources on your system begging to be used..

Ratty3730d ago

The performance issues with Java aren't because it's an old tech. It's because it runs a virtual machine.

gigoran3731d ago

I don't know why the idiots would disagree. Cross buy is a very valid point. I for one will not purchase the ps4 version because I already paid for the ps3 version.

Rockefellow3730d ago

They disagree because, while its something many have enjoyed thanks to efforts by other developers and their cross-buy games, it's not something that should be expected by any sense of the word. I'm not entitled to any new releases of a game just because I bought a former edition, even if some precedence has been established. You own the PS3 edition, which will not become useless after the PS4 edition launches.

Of course, Mojang should certainly be able to afford it, and at LEAST a discount for those who purchased the PS3 version would be a sign of good will, but it's not something they're required to do by any means.

hellzsupernova3731d ago

I doubt it but hopefully. And cross save and cross play or even tri buy, play etc lol
By tri I mean ps3, 4 and vita
And by cross play I mean play with your friends on ps3 or 4 or vita

Soldierone3730d ago

Holding off buying it for PS3 because I assume it won't be, or they would confirm it by now. Why not tell people now to boost sales?

If its not cross buy with the Vita, I'll cry, then just play via remote play lol

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CarnageXB3731d ago

It wasn't suppose to be a comparison. They just say that to cover what they are really showing. Both images show different new items. Lie carpet, trip wires, flower pots, quartz, ender chest, new wood type, and more.

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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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thorstein43d ago

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

shinoff218343d 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.

Cacabunga43d 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

Inverno43d 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 Name43d ago

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

Inverno43d 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?

LucasRuinedChildhood43d ago (Edited 43d 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.

Inverno43d 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.

AuraAbjure42d 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_Sakai63d ago (Edited 63d 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.”

OtterX62d 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.