More playing Minecraft XBLA than MW3 & Fifa Update learn 2 play MC in schoo

Surprising or to be expected ?

Me not surprised. :P

Is Minecraft a 360/PC exclusive? :o :twisted:

Anyway, thoughts ?

The Story.

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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-25-more-people-are-playing-minecraft-on-xbla-than-modern-warfare-3-or-fifa-13

More people are playing Minecraft on Xbox Live Arcade than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or FIFA 13.

Microsoft Live activity chart for the week of 15th October shows Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition at the top for the first time, ahead of gargantuan retail games Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and FIFA 13. Call of Duty games have been at the top of the chart for much of the past four years.

It is yet another milestone for Minecraft. In early October developer 4J Studios revealed it had sold over four million copies. It is the best-selling XBLA game ever.

Other games Minecraft is more popular than on XBLA: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Borderlands 2, Halo: Reach, Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft's Live Activity chart is based on unique users - that is, game playing while connected to Xbox Live.

• 1. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
• 2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
• 3. EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13
• 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops
• 5. Borderlands 2
• 6. Halo: Reach
• 7. Battlefield 3
• 8. Modern Warfare 2
• 9. Madden NFL 13
• 10. NBA 2K13
• 11. Happy Wars
• 12. Skyrim
• 13. Gears of War 3
• 14. RESIDENT EVIL 6
• 15. GTA IV
• 16. FIFA 12
• 17. Forza Motorsport 4
• 18. Dishonored
• 19. EA SPORTS NHL13
• 20. Halo 3

As you'd expect, Minecraft is the top Arcade title, ahead of The Walking Dead, Sonic Adventure 2 and Trials Evolution.

EDIT: Bonus Round.....

Learn to Play: Minecraft in the classroom

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ByJeffrey MatulefPublished26 October, 2012

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Imagine being eight years old today. You pack your bag, hop on a bus, act like your crush has cooties and go through lessons on history, English, maths, science, and... Minecraft?

That's the reality for about 200,000 kids today who have Minecraft in their schools as part of the curriculum.

Educational software is nothing new, but most "edutainment" (I reckon there's no dirtier word in the gaming vernacular) games were traditional curriculum wearing the guise of a video game as convincingly as Superman posing as a journalist by wearing glasses.

These days that's changed. There's no longer a barrier between education and fun when big games by popular developers are being used to teach our children.

'I think playing Minecraft kind of taps into the same part of the brain as playing with Legos and I don't think anybody disputes the educational value of Legos.' - Joel Levin

It all started when then 35 year old New York-based computer teacher Joel Levin began playing the Minecraft alpha in the summer of 2010. Instantly he was enamoured with the open-world game's emphasis on creativity, problem solving, building and discovery. He then showed it to his four year old daughter, who caught on to Notch's indie phenomenon shockingly fast

Full read Here....

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-25-minecraft-learn-to-play

OCD is a serious condition and should not be left untreated.

So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.lowe0

Well deserved.

OCD is a serious condition and should not be left untreated.

KiZZo1

Modern Warfare 3 sucks, so it's a damn good thing to see something else at the top spot.

already a thread. Also..watch it drop when blops2/halo4 releasecampzor

On the rest of your post, I agree, those games will no doubt early on be on top.

Good to know! Minecraft is one of the most interesting and unique games this gen.

Good to see that you lemmys are enjoying some PC gaming goodness. :P

[spoiler] even if it´s the kinda sorta poopy version >.> [/spoiler]

[QUOTE="lowe0"]So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.blue_hazy_basic

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="lowe0"]So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.lowe0

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="lowe0"]So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.lowe0

That's just a hater myth. Most games, from Skyrim to Trials Evolution, Mass Effect, Gears, Fifa, Dance Central, RDR, etc, sell alot on 360.

[QUOTE="lowe0"]So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.blue_hazy_basic

Of course I kid... :P

Im one of them I love minecraft 360 and the 1.8.2 update makes it even better.

well deserved, is a really nice game

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="lowe0"]So much for the ridiculous notion that console gamers refuse to embrace new IPs.lowe0

I saw such comments only as the replies to statements like "only revenue in PC gaming comes from "Facebook" games"...

Another day, another Lowe crusade... ;)

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"] Huh, never really seen said that anywhere, but I do see them crying out for new IP's. Plus is minecraft a new IP if its been on the PC for a few years?Rocker6

I saw such comments only as the replies to statements like "only revenue in PC gaming comes from "Facebook" games"...

Another day, another Lowe crusade... ;)

Minecraft on 360 is pretty limited. It's a shame.

[QUOTE="Rocker6"]

[QUOTE="lowe0"] You've seriously never seen it said that console gamers just buy Call of Duty every year instead of looking beyond what's marketed on the back of their Mountain Dew and Doritos?lowe0

I saw such comments only as the replies to statements like "only revenue in PC gaming comes from "Facebook" games"...

Another day, another Lowe crusade... ;)

WilliamBaker (beard guy), is the one who does it most regularly. Too bad he has me adblock'd, so can't criticize him... :(

But I do go after the other ones who spew that crap, when I'm in the mood... :)

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]
Huh, never really seen said that anywhere, but I do see them crying out for new IP's.

Plus is minecraft a new IP if its been on the PC for a few years?lowe0

There's a thread on console gamers not buying new IPs. As for the idea that we only do what marketing tells us, again, I ask if you've never seen "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"?

"A new survey found that console players prefer to spend their money on popular franchises? sequels and licensed games than on new IPs (intellectual properties).

The survey was performed by Nielsen media research group. The group surveyed 4,800 players between 7 and 54 years old to come to the conclusion that the most anticipated titles across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii were Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Just Dance 4, respectively.

Of the 45 top anticipated titles across the three consoles (15 for each one), only two Wii games were not sequels or based on a licensed property: The Last Story, and Everyone Sing."

So alot consoler's causing big developers to rehash and rehash the same crap because they know it works and its safe and quick and cheap money makers.

Where in there does it say "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"? It says that the most anticipated titles were shocker the most popular sellers. Obviously most people will know about established franchises.

i'll have to cave and try this gamests106mat

That's because Minecraft is awesome and one of the best games to come out of this generation.

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]
No, who says that?blue_hazy_basic

There's a thread on console gamers not buying new IPs. As for the idea that we only do what marketing tells us, again, I ask if you've never seen "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"?

"A new survey found that console players prefer to spend their money on popular franchises? sequels and licensed games than on new IPs (intellectual properties).

The survey was performed by Nielsen media research group. The group surveyed 4,800 players between 7 and 54 years old to come to the conclusion that the most anticipated titles across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii were Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Just Dance 4, respectively.

Of the 45 top anticipated titles across the three consoles (15 for each one), only two Wii games were not sequels or based on a licensed property: The Last Story, and Everyone Sing."

So alot consoler's causing big developers to rehash and rehash the same crap because they know it works and its safe and quick and cheap money makers.

Where in there does it say "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"? It says that the most anticipated titles were shocker the most popular sellers. Obviously most people will know about established franchises.

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]

[QUOTE="lowe0"]http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/29230855/survey-finds-that-console-gamers-arent-interested-in-new-games?page=0

There's a thread on console gamers not buying new IPs. As for the idea that we only do what marketing tells us, again, I ask if you've never seen "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"?lowe0

"A new survey found that console players prefer to spend their money on popular franchises? sequels and licensed games than on new IPs (intellectual properties).

The survey was performed by Nielsen media research group. The group surveyed 4,800 players between 7 and 54 years old to come to the conclusion that the most anticipated titles across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii were Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Just Dance 4, respectively.

Of the 45 top anticipated titles across the three consoles (15 for each one), only two Wii games were not sequels or based on a licensed property: The Last Story, and Everyone Sing."

So alot consoler's causing big developers to rehash and rehash the same crap because they know it works and its safe and quick and cheap money makers.

Where in there does it say "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"? It says that the most anticipated titles were shocker the most popular sellers. Obviously most people will know about established franchises.

EDIT OMG did you really use a post from July 2011? hahaha

You say criticise those posters when anyone else uses examples (which are more WAY frequent and actually recent) and yet you fail to apply your own standards to yourself, funny that!

I find it hilarious that Halo Reach is at 6 and even Halo 3 at 20 are still some of the most played games on xbox when cows have been going on and on about how Halo is a dieing franchise and nobody they know even cares about 4.DarthClark

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]
Yea still not seeing that anywhere in there ... this is what the OP in that says:

"A new survey found that console players prefer to spend their money on popular franchises? sequels and licensed games than on new IPs (intellectual properties).

The survey was performed by Nielsen media research group. The group surveyed 4,800 players between 7 and 54 years old to come to the conclusion that the most anticipated titles across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii were Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Just Dance 4, respectively.

Of the 45 top anticipated titles across the three consoles (15 for each one), only two Wii games were not sequels or based on a licensed property: The Last Story, and Everyone Sing."

So alot consoler's causing big developers to rehash and rehash the same crap because they know it works and its safe and quick and cheap money makers.

Where in there does it say "console gamers only play CoD and Madden"? It says that the most anticipated titles were shocker the most popular sellers. Obviously most people will know about established franchises.

blue_hazy_basic

EDIT OMG did you really use a post from July 2011? hahaha

You say criticise those posters when anyone else uses examples (which are more WAY frequent and actually recent) and yet you fail to apply your own standards to yourself, funny that!

lol@ Minecraft on 360. No one has any excuse not to play that on PC. It's not like it's hard to run.

Good to see that you lemmys are enjoying some PC gaming goodness. :P

[spoiler] even if it´s the kinda sorta poopy version >.> [/spoiler]

Arach666

lol@ Minecraft on 360. No one has any excuse not to play that on PC. It's not like it's hard to run.

psn8214

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]

[QUOTE="lowe0"]http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/28772355/cthulhu-saves-the-world-dev-5-days-on-steam-more-money-than-18-months-on-xblig?page=0 This is tricky to research on just my phone, but here's another good example, specifically containing the part about console ganers only buying what's advertised. Since "advertising" appears at the top of every page, I'm having to be more creative in my use of Google and it's taking longer.lowe0

EDIT OMG did you really use a post from July 2011? hahaha

You say criticise those posters when anyone else uses examples (which are more WAY frequent and actually recent) and yet you fail to apply your own standards to yourself, funny that!

lol@ Minecraft on 360. No one has any excuse not to play that on PC. It's not like it's hard to run.

psn8214

Hmm....not necessarily! Me and mygirlfriendhavebeen playinginsplitscreenfor over 100hours.Despite being on thePC, it´s an awesome console game!

Why would you want to play Minecraft on the 360 when the real version is on the PC? Lems low standards confirmed.kuraimen

Why would you want to play PS3 when all good games are on 360 and PC?

[QUOTE="psn8214"]

lol@ Minecraft on 360. No one has any excuse not to play that on PC. It's not like it's hard to run.

Stevo_the_gamer

Well, it's not like people are devoid of the internet. Takes a few seconds to alt-tab and check craft recipes. But overall, the amount of limitless content, some of such creativity that makes my brain cease to function if i even attempt to think how they could have come up, makes the console version irrelevant and dramatically gimped, except for one feature.

Hell, there's even a fully realised Legend of Zelda world filled with specific dungeons to explore, traps to stay away from, loot to uncover, monsters to obliterate and quests to solve, and this is mearly one example out of hundreats. Let alone the countless graphic mods, from realistic to cartoony.

That one feature i was talking about is the split screen, which very much is, as you said, glorious. There's a mod to implement splitscreen for the PC version, but that is a genuine hassle and definitely not the same thing. Splitscreen really makes up for everything it lacks. It's a different, and much more entertaining experience playing beside a friend, than online.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]Why would you want to play Minecraft on the 360 when the real version is on the PC? Lems low standards confirmed.PAL360

Why would you want to play PS3 when all good games are on 360 and PC?

Next time please make sense.

I find it hilarious that Halo Reach is at 6 and even Halo 3 at 20 are still some of the most played games on xbox when cows have been going on and on about how Halo is a dieing franchise and nobody they know even cares about 4.DarthClark

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]Why would you want to play Minecraft on the 360 when the real version is on the PC? Lems low standards confirmed.PAL360

Why would you want to play PS3 when all good games are on PC?

Meanwhile Call of Duty is still the PS3's most-played game, and we all know how much the cows love to bash 360 fans for only playing shooters.