Microsoft unearths a Windows Phone version of Minecraft

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Minecraft is already available on myriad platforms ranging from its native PC to the PlayStation 4 and the iPhone, and now the hyper-successful sandbox exploration hit can also be found on Windows Phone devices.

Like other versions of Minecraft: Pocket Edition, the game is abridged in comparison to its PC and console predecessors, but does include both Survival and freeform Creative modes as well as multiplayer support via local wifi. Microsoft (which recently acquired Minecraft developer Mojang) also claims that this version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition includes a number of items recently added to Minecraft's PC incarnation including new biomes, creatures and "infinite worlds" for players to explore. As with all versions of Minecraft, that "infinite" claim is only as strong as the technical capabilities of your device, so you shouldn't expect expansive realms to rival the PC game on your Windows Phone.

Prospective virtual miners will find Minecraft: Pocket Edition on the Windows Phone store at a price of $7.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/11/microsoft-unearths-a-windows-phone-version-of-minecraft/

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MXPosted:

ShowerCap wish they had all of this for minecraft on iPhone


What do you mean? Mine craft is available for iOS Devices...

JRMHPosted:

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Eyebrow Copy, copy, copy, it's all Microsoft knows how to do.


You do know Microsoft own the game now so I don't see how they are copying all their doing is releasing it on a new platform.


and to add on that minecraft itself is based of clones/copy or "reimaginations" of other similar games etc etc


So you're telling me that Minecraft, a sandbox voxel game is copying parts from other games? I don't know what minecraft you are playing but it certainly isn't this one.


actually the creator himself was reported talking about what inspired him to make the game, and how similar it is to what inspired him. Lol. Nice try though.

970Posted:

wish they had all of this for minecraft on iPhone

SwiftPosted:

I've had my fair share of fun times on an airplane playing this game on my Android.

GaryPosted:

CyberPunk
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Eyebrow Copy, copy, copy, it's all Microsoft knows how to do.


You do know Microsoft own the game now so I don't see how they are copying all their doing is releasing it on a new platform.


and to add on that minecraft itself is based of clones/copy or "reimaginations" of other similar games etc etc


So you're telling me that Minecraft, a sandbox voxel game is copying parts from other games? I don't know what minecraft you are playing but it certainly isn't this one.

GnuPosted:

This game should be updated to the pc version hopefully......

OPPosted:

ehh, i feel windows phones are very eh. not caring for this

TomPosted:

wow, looks pretty damn coolish. Not the biggest minecraft player so not to sure whats going on.

CyberPunkPosted:

Inq
Eyebrow Copy, copy, copy, it's all Microsoft knows how to do.


You do know Microsoft own the game now so I don't see how they are copying all their doing is releasing it on a new platform.


and to add on that minecraft itself is based of clones/copy or "reimaginations" of other similar games etc etc

1989Posted:

-Skittle I still don't see how Microsoft can make their money back, so many people have already purchased the game.


Many more will continue to buy the game.


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