Author Topic: MINECRAFT, sub-HD 360 version (Read 7309 times)

Robo · « **on:** May 10, 2012, 11:15:19 AM »

Anyone buy this? Is there any reason to do so if you already own—and don't play—the PC version?

Takao · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:24:08 AM »

Wait, it's not HD on 360? Minecraft doesn't seem like the most stressful of games to get running...

Momo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:28:50 AM »

I heard the maps/islands are pretty much as tiny as fuck

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:43:26 AM »

Wasn't interested on PC. Not interested on 360. Although it should do pretty well as those mine-craft clones on the indie section sell very well.

Robo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:58:36 AM »

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it broke the one-day record set by Trials just a few weeks ago. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if it broke the rest of the sales records, either.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:01:13 PM »

I was gonna be all over this if I could afford it. Tried Minecrafting on my Macintosh but the inferior hardware couldn't render the awesome graphics.

If only XBL marketplace allowed other users to donate MSP....

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:02:25 PM »

I don't know. Using friend's list as anecdotal evidence is always sketchy but my friends list was full of Trials the first day it launched. Minecraft had a decent number but not nearly the way it was with Trials. I have a pretty decent mix of hardcore and casual types and its full at 99 so I'm often surprised by how close it relates to game popularity/sales.

Not that I don't think Minecraft will do well in the long run. I think its more of a word of mouth get your friends to buy it and play with them kind of thing. The fact that its $20 while all the clones are like a couple of bucks hurts it a little too.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:03:40 PM »

I bought it and I already own a version of it on PC......an old pirated version. In fact the 360 game is a newer version than the one on my PC.

Seems alright for the time that I've spent with it and if it's not true 720p then I certainly haven't noticed. It's not like Minecraft is much to look at anyway.

Heard the worlds are small but I haven't ran into any issues yet but I mostly just build stuff in Minecraft. Don't really bother with the "exploring" part.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:05:22 PM »

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Markus Persson
‏ @notch

Well then. Saw the official sales numbers for the first 24 hours of Minecraft Xbox 360, and it's very, very good. Profitable in an hour.

https://twitter.com/#!/notch/status/200589183423750144

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:09:00 PM »

Well it did have over 200,000 people on the leaderboard as of yesterday. At 20 bucks a pop for a port of an old version of the game....yeah, I could see them making some money pretty quick.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:13:52 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on May 10, 2012, 12:09:00 PM

Well it did have over 200,000 people on the leaderboard as of yesterday. At 20 bucks a pop for a port of an old version of the game....yeah, I could see them making some money pretty quick.

>200k is pretty great for an XBLA title on first day.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:24:51 PM »

absolutely.

Could have major legs, a-la Castle Crashers.

The cunt that came up with Minecraft must be sitting on top of his pile of gold and laughing his friggn ass off

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:27:04 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on May 10, 2012, 12:24:51 PM

absolutely.

Could have major legs, a-la Castle Crashers.

The cunt that came up with Minecraft must be sitting on top of his pile of gold and laughing his friggn ass off

Being conservative, Minecraft has probably over $90 million in sales.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:30:24 PM »

For MS I'm surprised most of these weren't part of their summer line-up which is generally their most promoted and heavy sales lineup. Fez, Minecraft, and Trials all sold well. It's hard to imagine the summer stuff selling better than these.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:33:52 PM »

we'll see what indie turds are still left sitting up their ass

The Sceneman · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:36:11 PM »

trolling aside, I agree Stoney. That was the big ticket downloadable line-up, what could be in store for summer of arcade? Recent trends have told me if a game isn't promoted several months before release, it will tank.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:40:53 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on May 10, 2012, 12:36:11 PM

Recent trends have told me if a game isn't promoted several months before release, it will tank.

I agree. All those titles have been promoted and were known to be coming for a long time.

I could see maybe Tony Hawk being a summer of arcade title since its been known for awhile and is a pretty big ticket item for XBLA. Hybrid might make it too, and while I'm very interested in it, I'm not sure most people have ever even heard of it. I would love a stealth Shadow Complex 2 drop but that seems unlikely. There will be at least one Kinect horeshit style summer of Xbla title most likely also.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2012, 01:29:05 PM »

minecraft is an odd one. it's one of those games i never thought i'd ever enjoy playing, but bought the pocket edition for like 1 buck and now I "get" it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2012, 03:44:46 PM »

Quote from: Robo on May 10, 2012, 11:58:36 AM

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it broke the one-day record set by Trials just a few weeks ago. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if it broke the rest of the sales records, either.

I was wrong. Robo was right.

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It’s official: Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has has broken all previous Xbox LIVE Arcade digital sales records, selling more than any other title in the first 24 hours on Xbox LIVE Arcade. I just looked at the leaderboards and there are over 400,000 people playing…so that will give you an idea at how well it is doing.

http://majornelson.com/2012/05/10/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-breaks-digital-sales-records/

I might break down and buy it just to try to "get it" once and for all.

Vizzys · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2012, 04:06:07 PM »

minecraft is awful

Momo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2012, 04:18:52 PM »

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-10-minecraft-breaks-day-one-xbla-sales-record

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Earlier today, creator Markus 'Notch' Persson revealed via his Twitter feed that the console version of his game was profitable within an hour of going on sale.

However, his Tweet then set off a little consternation at Fez developer Polytron, who suggested Notch might have been singled out for preferential treatment by Microsoft.

"How did you get those stats from MS?" asked Phil Fish's crew. "We still don't know exactly how much Fez sold almost a month later. You get stats in 24 hours?

Notch replied: "What? Really? I thought it was standard procedure! That sucks. "

The Fez studio then stated that "standard procure [sic] is: you find out how much you sold when you get your first check 3-4 months later."
"You're also getting free updates," they added, "which is something every other developer on the platform is told is simply not an option."

Notch responded by explaining that "we had to fight for that, and we got a limited number of them. Not sure why they don't like it."

lol'd

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2012, 04:25:19 PM »

lol. Fish is such a moron. Of course they get preferential treatment. It's a bigger game than Fez.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:57:33 PM »

haha, Fish is like a spoiled little child.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:17:15 AM »

fish is a fucking cunt

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:19:08 AM »

Bu bu bu bu

brob · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:28:15 AM »

good to see fish staying in the zeitgeist.

tiesto · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:46:20 AM »

I'm not into Minecraft at all but its funny seeing Fish butthurt.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:34:41 AM »

I honestly did give him the benefit of the doubt after his j-game gaffe, but... yeah. Dude is a straight tool who has committed total PR suicide

archie4208 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2012, 02:25:03 PM »

ELPRESADOR

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2012, 02:48:36 PM »

ELPRESADOR

Whey Tower

Leaning Tower of Peas and Carrots

Fifstar · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:38:15 PM »

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:58:53 PM »

Junk Jack.

maxy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2012, 03:25:34 PM »

looks like xbox userbase likes this shit
http://majornelson.com/2012/05/10/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-breaks-digital-sales-records/

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Update Monday, May 14th: In less than one week on the market, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has sold more than 1,000,000 units globally .

me?
never liked this artsy fartsy creation shit,never will

meh

ELPRESADOR

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2012, 03:28:28 PM »

But forums and Sony told me 360 users only like dude bro shooters while PS 3 gamers drink fine wine and play Journey...

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2012, 03:35:06 PM »

Momo · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2012, 05:44:48 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 14, 2012, 03:28:28 PM

But forums and Sony told me 360 users only like dude bro shooters while PS 3 gamers drink fine wine and play Journey...

Minecraft has a weird set of fans. I really don't feel the general indie gamer is very far removed from the dude bro gamer at this point.

Bebpo · « **Reply #36 on:** May 14, 2012, 05:53:05 PM »

Never been interested in Minecraft on any platform. But it's nice seeing Fish get frustrated by Notch's success.

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** May 14, 2012, 09:53:58 PM »

minecraft rules. it awards imagination, exploration, and experimentation. It owns and it is not artsy fartsy and I take offense to that.

maxy · « **Reply #38 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:25:25 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on May 14, 2012, 09:52:02 PM

Quote from: maxy on May 14, 2012, 03:25:34 PM
looks like xbox userbase likes this shit
http://majornelson.com/2012/05/10/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-breaks-digital-sales-records/
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Update Monday, May 14th: In less than one week on the market, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has sold more than 1,000,000 units globally .

me?
never liked this artsy fartsy creation shit,never will

meh

ELPRESADOR

pretty weird to see someone call an electronic lego set "artsy-fartsy"

to me
artsy fartsy games or games that allow gamers to create artsy fartsy things = same shit

then again weird is my middle name

Notch made one big mistake here,he didn't make it f2p...billions would pour just like that

The Sceneman · « **Reply #39 on:** May 15, 2012, 06:36:05 AM »

yeah its like walking into a kindergarten and seeing all the kids fingerpainting, then being all like "fuck they turning these little shits into artsy hipsters pretty early these days"

Trent Dole · « **Reply #40 on:** May 15, 2012, 01:06:56 PM »

BORING

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** May 15, 2012, 01:10:07 PM »

I like the survival aspect of Minecraft the most. I find having to survive by crafting your way from the hordes of the night to be endearing and really refreshing. I treat Minecraft like a survival "sim" almost. It has an element of survival that modern survival horror games are lacking.

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** May 15, 2012, 02:42:22 PM »

Seriously? Enemies spawn in dark places, especially caves. You have to venture out to get better supplies, so you'll have to encounter monsters. Not to mention, your swords, shields, and tools will eventually break, and you'll have to craft some new ones, sometimes in the middle of a monster raid. Going deep into caves, REAL deep caves always reveals monsters that are trying their hardest to kill you as caves are dark places, especially since things like torches are not infinite.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #43 on:** May 15, 2012, 02:52:24 PM »

On one level like I always say as long as people get enjoyment out of something on an individual level that's all that matters. And enough people like minecraft that I don't dismiss or attack the game because clearly it is giving a lot of enjoyment to a good number of people.

For me personally there is just not enough game there. I don't mind certain free form experiences. The Sims, Civilization, Sim City, etc all provide a sort of sandbox experience of creation and such but to me those are still designed games. Even the free form modes have pretty good design intent in them. For my specific gaming tastes Minecraft doesn't have that. I do like the survival element. I think that's immersive to me and the closest the experience actually comes to feeling like a game rather than just a toolbox. I would be interested in an experience that had that survival element to it but was more designed. Like maybe that thing Epic is working on.

Robo · « **Reply #44 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:05:08 PM »

Torches burn out in the current version? I thought they decided against implementing that change.

Himu · « **Reply #45 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:08:10 PM »

i think staying inside your little base is boring, so I venture out and explore the world looking for new materials and caverns to explore.

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:09:12 PM »

torches don't burn out i don't think, it's more like, you aren't going to find much wood inside a cave full of gravel and stone. so naturally you're going to run out of supplies some time.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #47 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:10:49 PM »

Quote from: Robo on May 15, 2012, 03:05:08 PM

Torches burn out in the current version? I thought they decided against implementing that change.

If they burn out then it must take freaking forever. I've had the same torches up and lit since I bought it last week.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #48 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:16:04 PM »

I kind of wish they'd patch in some sort of photomode. Not being able to easily share what you've done or have persistant worlds is killing it for me.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #49 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:06:52 PM »

Top Xbox 360 LIVE Titles (based on unique users)
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops
3. Minecraft
4. FIFA 12
5. Battlefield 3
6. Halo: Reach
7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
8. NBA 2K12
9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
10. Gears of War 3
11. Grand Theft Auto IV
12. Trials Evolution
13. Forza Motorsport 4
14. Mass Effect 3
15. NHL12
16. Madden NFL 12
17. Halo 3
18. Red Dead Redemption
19. Saints Row: The Third
20. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Trent Dole · « **Reply #50 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:26:47 PM »

Jesus fuck, only beaten by the two most recent CoDs.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #51 on:** May 27, 2012, 08:25:32 AM »

just played this for 5 hours without realising it. I'm trying to build a long ass train tunnel trough a mountain, its taking forever lol.

This game is very addicting!

Owl-faced Wizard · « **Reply #52 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:09:16 AM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on May 15, 2012, 03:16:04 PM

I kind of wish they'd patch in some sort of photomode. Not being able to easily share what you've done or have persistant worlds is killing it for me.

Camera item would be awesome.

Was just browsing the MC wiki for upcoming features and the

spoiler (click to show/hide)

ender chest

[close]

sounds great. Borrowing from the best.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #53 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:27:30 AM »

I am officially hooked. I love building shit and exploring. The game is also scary as hell, the monsters rip you a new asshole very quickly.

Robo · « **Reply #54 on:** May 29, 2012, 02:49:52 AM »

What I've always enjoyed most about Minecraft is how downright freaky it can be, and I don't think it gets enough credit for its haunting atmosphere and the real sense of isolation it creates when you're tunneling miles below the surface. It's among the "scariest" games I've ever played, really.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #55 on:** May 29, 2012, 03:39:29 AM »

yeah it's a bizarre blend of being soothing and relaxing when you are wandering around outside during the day, then terrifying when you're a mile underground and being stalked by zombies and skeletons.

Because the enemies are such a major threat makes them way scarier too

chronovore · « **Reply #56 on:** May 29, 2012, 10:08:33 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 14, 2012, 05:53:05 PM

Never been interested in Minecraft on any platform. But it's nice seeing Fish get frustrated by Notch's success.

Yeah, this warms my heart as well.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #57 on:** May 29, 2012, 02:25:37 PM »

Save a Lincoln
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Minecraft-for-Xbox-360/productID.250643500?ClickID=dmmxzhkbznsrychrt2twswtz20x2by2nxhhx

I love this damn game I've been playing it on my phone too its digital crack.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #58 on:** May 29, 2012, 07:15:56 PM »

Minecraft song!

well the sample in the breakdown is pretty fitting.

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