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Minecraft: Pocket Edition News

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  • Minecraft: Pocket Edition sales reach 10 million Thumbnail
    The mobile version of Minecraft has hit 10 million sales.
  • Notch only behind Egypt president in Time 100 poll Thumbnail
    Minecraft creator receives second-most votes in magazine's "most influential people in the world" poll, only behind Mohamed Morsi.
  • Mojang will 'consider' Minecraft for PlayStation Thumbnail
    Mojang will look into bringing Minecraft to PlayStation platforms once its exclusivity deal with Microsoft ends; Wii U version "very unlikely."
  • Mojang not looking to sell Thumbnail
    Minecraft maker says it has turned down every offer presented thus far; "We have more money than we need," says cofounder.
  • Notch discusses Minecraft money Thumbnail
    Game creator Markus "Notch" Persson says wealth from indie sandbox game is "weird as f***," plans to give to charities.
  • Minecraft series sales hit 20 million Thumbnail
    Fueled by 9 million life-to-date copies of PC/Mac version, total franchise sales reach new milestone.
  • Minecraft series sold 15 million in 2012 Thumbnail
    Mojang's indie game breaks records for developer; Pocket Edition most popular with 5.89 million copies sold during year.
  • Minecraft franchise sales hit 17.5 million  Thumbnail
    Mojang reveals Pocket Edition of creation game hits 5 million in sales, boosting total franchise figure to new milestone.
  • Notch refuses to certify Minecraft for Windows 8 Thumbnail
    Tweets from Markus "Notch" Persson slam Microsoft and its upcoming operating system as a closed platform.
  • Minecraft sells 9.2 million Thumbnail
    Mojang estimates total sales of open-world creation game hit 9.2 million across PC, Xbox 360, iOS, and Android versions.
  • Mojang notches $80 million from Minecraft Thumbnail
    Swedish company filings show popular sandbox construction game a big moneymaker in first 15 months; studio considering Minecraft TV show.
  • 'No plans' to bring Minecraft to PS Vita - Mojang Thumbnail
    Developer not planning version of open-ended adventure game for Sony's new portable; next title Scrolls is "definitely coming for touch screens."
  • Minecraft Lego sets approved Thumbnail
    Lego kits based on Mojang's sandbox game pass review; concept that "celebrates best aspects" of Lego and Minecraft now being developed.
  • Minecraft creator says he's no longer indie Thumbnail
    Mojang cofounder Markus Persson says company no longer underground in some respects and that "It's become hip to pay for indie games."
  • Minecraft: Pocket Edition sells 700,000 units Thumbnail
    Mojang reveals $7 portable iteration of indie adventure game nearing platinum status since August launch; presently selling 5,000 copies per day across iOS and Android.
  • Minecraft Lego campaign under way Thumbnail
    Mojang uses Lego Cuusoo service in attempt to get official set produced, plans to donate all royalties to charity.
  • Minecraft dev wins interim injunction in Bethesda battle Thumbnail
    Bethesda's parent Zenimax has the right to appeal, but the Minecraft firm can continue to use the Scrolls name in the interim.
  • Minecraft-Bethesda fight going to court Thumbnail
    Creator of open-ended PC indie hit says trademark battle over the use of "Scrolls" in the name of Mojang's next game could not be settled.
  • Minecraft dev explains absence from Steam Thumbnail
    Notch offers high praise for digital storefront, but balks at the limitations imposed by Valve, says there's an inherent incompatibility to their approaches.
  • Mining data from Minecraft Thumbnail
    PAX 2011: Ph.D. student surveys players of Mojang's Minecraft, focuses on its phenomenal success and influence on gamer culture.

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    • Release Date: Nov 17, 2011 (US)