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Minecraft on Console: can it work?

Minecraft broke the one million sales mark just weeks into the new year, and since then has sold hundreds of thousands of copies at an incredibly fast rate. With a mobile release of the game approaching, it’s time to start speculating about the possibility of a console release and what it would mean for the game.

Tommykrem4774d ago

Agree with the article, Minecraft would work on console, but the network play would need to be revamped a bit, and perhaps structured a bit too. I suppose that's one of the reasons why it's still a beta. I'm sort of fine by setting up own servers and writing down IP adresses on PC, but on console I expect it to be understandable for everyone who can get their hands on the game.

Also, I think it would do very well with standard controllers. Move wouldn't make Minecraft a better experience, I think.

NukaCola4774d ago

Other than the level editing, what can you do in Minecraft? I would love it if you were able to do more than just walk around . Can you fight, solve puzzles, push blocks, etc?

SkyCrawler4774d ago

Nuka you should play the beta...

dead_eye4774d ago

I don't see why he goes on about it needing to have motion control. Don't think move would make it better or worse.

Why not just have mouse and keyboard support. Don't both PS3 AND Xbox360 have this.

I'd buy it on console cos my laptop is shit and can't even handle this game to well lol.

RedSoakedSponge4774d ago

dead eye, do you "see no future" in this? HAHA sorry, couldnt resist :P

warrior99884774d ago

yes would love it on PSN or xbla market place

Burning_Finger4774d ago

Only on the PS3 I guess. M$ won't allows mods.

tdrules4774d ago

all those PS3 games with mod support...

headwing454774d ago

Developers don't take advantage of it, but there still allowed. UT3 is the biggest (and probably only) example.

Persistantthug4774d ago

Definitely possible on the PS3 as long as developers are willing to support it.

I imagine that they are not for most games because why support a feature that makes your $15 map packs and $5 Street Fighter costumes sell less?

Lets hope Valve isn't as greedy as the others.

tdrules4774d ago

@above

it's capable of it but never been utilised, after 5 years.
but sure, call it a feature ;)

Wardog13684774d ago

Notch has too small a development team to do this. And why would you need it on console anyway? Just about any PC can run it.

BK-2014774d ago

Its more of a relax on my couch with my big tv kind of thing. I wish there was a wireless HDMI kind of connection that supports 1080p so I could play using my PC but nope.

kevnb4774d ago

there is actually, its called widi. Look for it to catch on big in the next few years.

branchedout4774d ago

About anything can run it, but not too many can run it -well-
The game's poorly optimized in java. Setting graphics to high on most laptops brings it to a halt basically.

Even on my PC, it heats my GPU up as much as the most demanding PC games.

dead_eye4774d ago

My laptop can't handle it to well.

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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

Inverno37d 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 Name37d ago

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

Inverno37d 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?

LucasRuinedChildhood37d ago (Edited 37d 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.