Notch attacks Windows 8 - refuses to port Minecraft

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Outspoken Mojang co-founder Markus Persson has launched a scathing attack on Windows 8.

In what is the latest notorious Tweet from the Minecraft creator, Persson told his followers: "Got an email from Microsoft wanting to help 'certify' Minecraft for Windows 8. I told them to stop trying to ruin the PC as an open platform".
At the time of publishing, the message has been retweeted more than 1,300 times.

Persson said he would "rather have Minecraft not run on Windows 8 at all than to play along. Maybe we can convince a few people not to switch to Windows 8 that way".

Microsoft has declined to comment on matters regarding Windows 8.

Persson's statement comes in the wake of assurances by Blizzard Entertainment that the company would support Microsoft's new operating system.

Most vocal against Windows 8 is Valve co-founder Gabe Newell. In July, Newell triggered the debate by declaring Windows 8 "a catastrophe" for people working in the PC space.

It is believed that Newell's specific concern is that the new OS could lead to content update filtering by Microsoft, which in turn could bottle-neck updates on platforms such as Steam.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370329/notch-attacks-windows-8-refuses-to-port-minecraft/

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XMEPosted:

Minecraft runs perfect on my windows 8

HandGunsOnlyPosted:

I have Windows 8 installed on my laptop. Minecraft runs perfectly along with Java.

I also quite like Windows 8, it looks a lot more slick and modern. I also installed a plugin so that I could have the normal start button in the bottom left back. So Its basically Windows 7 + some new cool extras.

BLacKoUTz-xLPosted:

windows 8 looks so bad.

IsoPosted:

MS just wanted to be able to say that Minecraft is 'certified' to back their claims of people wanting to buy W8.

As the classic releases goes, every other Windows that has been released was shit. Don't expect a better change until Windows 9.

JazzLeHDPosted:

Im sticking with windows XP SP3! Its the Don :D

TywinPosted:

Couldn't agree more with the guy. I honestly think that windows 8 would only be good with a touch screen monitor. Sticking with windows 7.

NicPosted:

Minecraft will work on Windows 8, but it is going to be a fail OS. I'll definitely stick with Windows 7.

mcbrien2011Posted:

minecraft does work on windows 8

ImpPosted:

If Java is supported then Minecraft will by default work anyway won't it?


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