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News Halo Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch, In A Fashion
Yup, it's a Minecraft mash-up pack
Fans of the Master Chief, rejoice! Microsoft's million-selling Halo series is finally coming to a Nintendo console - but before you get too excited, we should point out that it's happening under the guise of a Minecraft mash-up pack. The pack will become available on Switch thanks to the launch of Minecraft's new...
News New Range of Minecraft Themed Hot Wheels Cars Hit The Track This October
Imagine a Creeper on wheels
In recent times, the Hot Wheels brand has collaborated with a number of well-known video game franchises. The Super Mario series has received its own custom Hot Wheels line and games like Rocket League have even featured iconic Hot Wheels by including the Bone Shaker and Twin Mill...
News Minecraft “Better Together Update” Not Coming To New 3DS Version Of The Game
Unsurprising developments
Yesterday during the latest Nintendo Direct we found out Minecraft would be released exclusively on the New Nintendo 3DS. Since then, it has been clarified the closet equivalent to Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is the 0.15.4 build of Minecraf
Explode Creepers on the small screen
Can you ever have too much Minecraft in your life? Maybe you already own two or even three copies, so how about you add another version to your game library? Nintendo’s latest Direct has just revealed yet another iteration of Mojang's highly successful title exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS line of...
Review Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure (Switch)
Closing out the story
The Wii U was known for often getting pushed aside or ignored when it came to third party support, and so it goes that although Minecraft: Story Mode came to the console, it only delivered a little over half the episodes in the full season. Nintendo fans of the series were no doubt miffed that they weren’t given the chance to...
Video Digital Foundry Assesses the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 1080p Update
No need to block it out any more
Based on the Switch eShop charts Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has, unsurprisingly, proven to be rather popular on the system. It's certainly worthy of praise for offering such a feature-rich version of the game that can also be played on the go, but one complaint at its launch was that it ran in 720p even when...
News Update For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Enables 1080p Display When Docked
Switch from 720p to 1080p
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is a perfect match for the Switch - it's the same great game as always but with the added convenience of being able to play a full-fat version on the move. Perhaps one of the few downsides, however, was that the game would run in 720p, which makes perfect sense when playing the Switch as a...
"I feel like Zelda: BOTW might become my favourite game of all time"
It might be a struggle to explain to your grandparents exactly how big a deal YouTube is these days, but a few facts and figures usually help. Joseph "Stampy Cat" Garrett - one of the world's most popular Minecraft YouTubers - has over 8 million subscribers (not to mention...
News Telltale Games Teases More Releases for Nintendo Switch
"We certainly hope to continue things on that platform"
Head of communications at episodic based studio Telltale has discussed the idea of bringing more games to the Nintendo Switch. Job Stauffer has spoken of his love for the console and teased that "it wouldn't be unheard if more of our series also made it to Switch". Mr Stauffer was referring to...
News Minecraft On Switch Will Also Get The Super Duper Graphics Pack
Super!
Minecraft is getting a big update this year thanks to the "Better Together" initiative which looks to unify all players across as many systems as possible - and that includes Switch. However, this news was just one part of Microsoft's E3 presentation - it also spent a lot of time talking about the Super Duper Graphics Pack, which drastically...
News Xbox Boss Wades In On Sony's Decision To Block Minecraft Cross-Platform Play
"That doesn’t seem healthy for anyone"
One of the big pieces of news to come out of Microsoft's E3 presentation was that Mojang is working to unify all versions of Minecraft so that whichever platform you happen to play on, you're always going to be part of a much larger community of fans. The Switch version of the game is one of the first...
News Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
Ahead of the PlayStation 4, surprisingly
Microsoft has announced that it intends to unify all versions of Minecraft under its "Better Together" update, and that the Nintendo Switch will be one of the first platforms to benefit. Due for release in August, the update will unite the game across (nearly) every platform, thanks to the Bedrock...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Gets Another Welcome Patch
Adventure Time Mash-up pack and Glide both arrive!
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has got off to a great start so far, and the lovely folks over at 4J Studios are committed to updating the Switch edition to keep it in line with other versions of Minecraft, which in our eyes makes it one of the best versions available courtesy of the console's...
News An Adventure Time Mashup Pack is Coming to Minecraft
Well, why not?
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is just the latest edition of the phenomenally successful franchise. The Mojang-developed and Microsoft-owned IP has progressed from a scruffy but clever PC sandbox game to being dominant in the industry, proving successful on any platform it calls home. Part of its ongoing success is due to...
News 4J Studios Exploring a 1080p Update for Minecraft on Switch, As Screenshot Bug Fix is Released
Digital Foundry also assesses the blocky release
We've been impressed by Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, describing it as a standout version of the game in our review. It offers larger worlds to work with than the Wii U equivalent, and delivers the strongest portable version of the game currently on the market. It seems, too, that it can...
News Nintendo is Working on a Fix for the 'Sentient Switch' Screenshot Issue
Minecraft developer shares the news
Earlier this week we wondered whether a 'stability' Nintendo Switch update fixed an issue seemingly triggered by installing Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Users with the game found that it prompted the system to automatically take screenshots, for example, without any prompts or button presses. The...
News Has the New System Update Fixed the Screenshot Switch Glitch?
It seems not...
Update: Our colleague who has been encountering this screenshot issue since downloading Minecraft has been able to recreate it after applying the system update. Though Minecraft seems to be a trigger, it's not the only app that causes the problem - with Breath of the Wild running in the background and accessing 'All Software' the...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Is Off to a Roaring Start on the eShop Charts
Block buster
As we went over in our review, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is certainly worth your time; the hybrid nature of the Switch makes this a version truly unlike any other, and it feels right at home on the platform. Given how well Minecraft tends to do on literally every platform it’s ever released for, it stood to reason that...
News Minecraft Running At 720p Docked Isn't Due To A Lack Of Switch Power, Says Microsoft
Could a patch bring 1080p when docked?
Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch is amazing, as you'll know if you've consulted our review. However, you may have noticed that when running the game docked there's no visual boost over the handheld mode; both run at 720p. While some have guessed this is down to a lack of processing muscle on the part of the...
Review Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Switch eShop)
Block Party
Minecraft is a game that needs no introduction; the quirky block building game has been a pop culture sensation for many years now, and has a port available on just about every modern platform one can name. Given the existence of Minecraft: Wii U Edition and the hybrid nature of the Switch, it was only a matter of time before...
Deals Get Ready For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition With This Lovely Merch
Eat, sleep, mine, merchandise
The time has finally come, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is on the eShop for $29.99. You can explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in Survival Mode,...
News Minecraft Won't Take Up As Many Blocks On Your Switch As You Might Think
Neat and tidy
Minecraft launches on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow, giving us all another reason to lose months of our lives building worlds, fighting enemies and meeting up with friends. If you're currently on the fence about purchasing this title then perhaps knowing the file size will be enough to convince you to change your stance; according to...
Video Developers Show Gameplay Footage of Minecraft: Switch Edition
Yep, it's Minecraft
Minecraft is one of those games that seems like it'll never go away; a new port is made for essentially every platform that can feasibly run it. Still, even if it's expected to be more of the same, Minecraft: Switch Edition is a hotly anticipated release for Nintendo's new platform, and for good reason. The Joy-Con will allow for...
News Minecraft On Switch Compares Well To Other Versions, Wii U World Transfers Being Worked On
60fps world-building
Thanks to a recent Microsoft livestream we've now got a few details on how the upcoming Switch version of Minecraft compares to other versions on the market, and the good news is that it will comfortably outshine the Wii U edition. First up, the devs behind the port have revealed that Nintendo's console is very easy to work...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Lands On 11th May
Build anything anywhere
Today's Nintendo Direct presentation included plenty of details, including the release date of Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Releasing digitally on 11th May, a physical version will be released at a later date. The game will include an exclusive Nintendo texture-pack which was included in the Wii U version of the...
Random Someone Has Made An Entire Pokémon Adventure Inside Minecraft
Complete with 136 'mon to catch
One of the most amazing things about Minecraft is that you can build almost anything - and that includes 80-hour adventures based around the world-famous Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Cobalt and Amethyst has a full storyline, a training and battle system, plenty of dialogue and 136 monsters to catch - which is done by...
News Minecraft Is Getting Fallout DLC And It's Coming To The Wii U
Taking the nuclear option
While Nintendo fans have been cruelly denied the chance to play the recent entries in Bethesda's Fallout series, there's some good news on the horizon - no, Fallout 4 isn't confirmed for the Nintendo Switch before you get too excited - but the Wii U version of Minecraft is getting Fallout-themed content via a new DLC...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Thinks Nintendo Should Have Made Minecraft
"We had some designs that were very similar"
Minecraft is unquestionably one of the most popular video games in the world right now, especially with young children. A vast toybox full of cool tricks and a strong online element, the game has found its way on to practically every viable system, including the Wii U. The success of Minecraft hasn't...
News Steve Carell In Talks To Star In Forthcoming Minecraft Movie
Kinda funny
Funnyman Steve Carell is close to signing on for Warner's upcoming cinematic adaption of the popular video game Minecraft, according to Variety. Carell is perhaps most famous for starring in the American version of The Office, and has been in several big Hollywood movies since then, including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Evan Almighty,...
News Minecraft Spooky Bundle is Coming to Wii U
Get in the spirit of Halloween
Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been receiving pretty decent post-release support, with several map and skin packs being released to pad out the experience further. With Halloween being less than a week away, Mojang has opted to get people in the spirit by putting out a Halloween themed 'Spooked Bundle' with plenty of...
News Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure Receives a Wii U PEGI Rating
A happy ending?
Minecraft: Story Mode has had something of a spotty relationship with the Wii U. After the initial episode launched, there was a period of several months before episodes 2-5 made it onto the console, and there were still episodes available on other platforms that were nowhere to be found on Wii U. It's been rather unclear when – or...
News Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Coming To Minecraft: Wii U Edition Next Week
41 new skins, 13 songs and a new Battle Mini Game map
October 4th will see the release of a new mash-up pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition. It follows the introduction of the Tumble Mini Game and a mysterious update, both of which went live recently. The Chinese Mythology
News New Patch Goes Live For Minecraft Wii U Edition
But no details on what's included
Minecraft: Wii U Edition got a pretty significant update a while back which introduced the Tumble Mini Game, and another patch has just gone live. "Patch 12" wasn't pre-announced and 4J Studios hasn't revealed any details on what's included in the update. Until those details are forthcoming, it's fair to assume...
News Minecraft Introduces 'Tumble' Minigame in Console Update, With Wii U Maintenance on the Way
It's basically Spleef
Minecraft: Wii U Edition, along with its console brethren, has seen relatively frequent updates and additions. Sometimes these can be simple bug fixes, or occasionally include minigames such as the 'Battle' addition earlier this year. Mojang has now unveiled another minigame that's coming in the latest update - 'Tumble'...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition is Receiving Another Patch Soon
Map packs, bug fixes, and more
Roughly a month ago, Minecraft: Wii U Edition received a fairly substantial update where a new multiplayer competitive arena mode was added in. A few updates followed to fix issues with this, among other things, and it's been several weeks since the last update was pushed out. Now, a new update is due out sometime this...
Weirdness Somebody Has Gotten Pokémon FireRed to Work in Minecraft
Whoa…
It's no secret that computer science types are regularly discovering increasingly more impressive creations and contraptions inside Minecraft. The popular sandbox title has a surprisingly in-depth array of tools for crafting complicated machines, so naturally the internet has taken to building absurd things such as functioning computers and...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition Makes Top 20 Debut in UK Charts
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics also shows solid form
The UK chart results have, as always, arrived to get the week underway. This week's ratings do include a handful of releases on Nintendo hardware, albeit not at the top end. The physical retail edition of Minecraft: Wii U Edition, arriving a little over six months after the eShop download, has...
News Patch For Minecraft Battle Mini-Game Rolling Out Now
Fixes issue that prevented people from joining public games
4J Studios has confirmed that a patch to fix issues with the newly-released Minecraft Battle Mini-Game is rolling out now. Released on the 21st June, the new mode crashed when players attempted to join public games. Have you have the patch yet? Let us know if it has solved the problem...
Reminder Minecraft: Wii U Edition is Out Now in North American Stores
Its original release date got blocked out
As a sign that Microsoft Studios, Mojang and Nintendo didn't quite think it through with the 17th June retail release of Minecraft: Wii U Edition in North America (E3 and all that), it's sent out a press release today as a reminder that it's now in stores. The title's been available as a download since late...
Video The Battle Mini-Game for Minecraft: Wii U Edition Goes Live on 21st June
Get ready to Nintendoom your friends in the arena
A couple weeks ago, it was announced that another free update would be coming to Minecraft: Wii U Edition. Following hot on the heels of the Super Mario Bros. Mashup Pack, this new update will include a new Battle mode where players duke it out in arenas and fight for glory. The new mode will have...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition Gets Its European Retail Release on 30th June
Make a block booking to play it this Summer
When Nintendo of America revealed the free Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition it also confirmed that the physical retail edition (including that DLC on the disc) is heading to the region on 17th June; Nintendo of Europe has now joined in with an equivalent announcement. It's coming a...
News GameStop Ireland Lists Minecraft: Story Mode For a European Disc Release Later This Year
NA is still waiting for Episode 2...
Minecraft: Story Mode took its sweet time coming to Wii U, with episode 1 finally landing in North America in January. At the time a press release promised subsequent chapters "in the coming weeks", though as that was over four months ago it should have sai
News Battle Minigame is Heading to Minecraft Console Editions in June
No explicit mention of excluding Wii U, break out the bunting!
Though it took its sweet time, Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been a welcome and quality arrival on the system, with the recent free addition of The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack being another plus point. Now it seems that all of the console versions are in line for some free content soon, with...
News It Wasn't Nintendo's Idea To Mix Minecraft And Super Mario Together
"They actually came to us with what their vision was"
Some might claim that it's too little, too late, but Minecraft is available on Wii U and is getting some pretty amazing exclusive content, too. The Super Mario skin pack recently went live and is free to download for anyone who owns the game already. It's also going to be bundled with the...
Video Five Super Mario Secrets in Minecraft: Wii U Edition
Blocky brilliance
As you're likely well aware by now, Minecraft: Wii U Edition has some rather neat and exclusive content - The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack is up for grabs as a free update. It features all sorts of skins and features, along with an Adventure to take on, and certainly helps the Wii U version to stand out. It's not a phoned-in effort...
Reminder The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack is Live Now in Minecraft: Wii U Edition
It's-a-free, wahoo!
When Minecraft: Wii U Edition was revealed in late 2015 there was a promise of unique Nintendo content, so it's rather pleasing that it's arrived as a free update rather than paid DLC - The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack. Even better is the fact that it should be available right now, according to Nintendo, and owners of the game only...
News Microsoft's Phil Spencer Says Minecraft Partnership With Nintendo Has Been "Great"
"Nice to see Minecraft doing so well on the Wii U"
The head of Microsoft's Xbox division is quite a chilled out guy. Not only does he find the very concept of console wars "distasteful", but he can't stop saying nice things about Nintendo, claiming that the Japanese firm is a "bea
News Super Mario Mash-Up Pack Jumps Into Minecraft: Wii U Edition in Upcoming Free Update
Downloadable from 17th May, disc version hits stores on 17th June
When Minecraft: Wii U Edition arrived late last year Mojang, Nintendo and Microsoft promised exclusive Nintendo content in 2016, and now details have been confirmed. The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will be free and available with an update on 17th May (18th May in Europe), and a disc...
News You'll Need To Dig Deep For This Insane Lego Minecraft Set
Blockbusting
A lot of Minecraft's appeal can be traced back to construction toys like plastic building blocks - a fact which is neatly acknowledged by the growing range of Lego toys based on Mojang's famous title. Lego's Minecraft sets have been pretty decent so far, but this latest offering is shaping up to be the most expansive - and expensive -...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition is Getting a Retail Release Soon
Perhaps to coincide with the Nintendo DLC?
Minecraft: Wii U Edition was a natural fit for the eShop, finally providing Nintendo gamers with the opportunity to give it a shot. 4J Studios has certainly shown that it's willing to support the game post-release, and while the Nintendo exclusive DLC plans are still under wraps, there was an update last...
