Minecraft stories
Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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payment technologies
Ampverse Group has launched Pixel, a new division aimed at enhancing gaming communities and connecting brands in Southeast Asia and the Gulf States.
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
Minecraft Earth is now available in New Zealand
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
It's great that Kiwis get this early opportunity to join Minecraft as it takes the leap from the screen into the AR world.
NVIDIA's ray tracing graphics are coming to Minecraft
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Prepare your pixel spades, because Minecraft is the latest game to get the real-time ray tracing treatment, thanks to NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Craft your castle in mind-blowing mixed reality
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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minecraft
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ar
Minecraft's latest update integrates Windows Mixed Reality, allowing players to craft, explore, and survive in an immersive 3D world with minimal setup.
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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windows
The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
Telltale gives Minecraft it's Story Mode
Sun, 20th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn't know you needed in Telltale's Minecraft Story Mode.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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minecraft
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hour of code
Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
LEGO unleashes its Minecraft beater
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
LEGO, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games have released their answer to Minecraft, LEGO Worlds, as part of Steam's Early Access programme.
Mind those Minecraft cheats, malware may lurk inside
Mon, 25th May 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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minecraft
Security vendor Eset is warning Minecraft fans to cheat with care after discovering 33 Android Minecraft cheat apps packing scareware.
Star Wars Rebels coming to Minecraft
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Minecraft and Star Wars Rebels unite! Players can now join the force for £3.10, with 23 new character skins available on Xbox.
Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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edutech
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moocs
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minecraft
Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure's Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition shovelling in August
Mon, 26th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Minecraft gears up to captivate Xbox One players this August with larger, clearer worlds at £19.15, or £5.70 for Xbox 360 owners.
Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony announces Minecraft: PS3 Edition on disc from 14 May, following over 1.5M downloads, expanding its reach across PlayStation platforms.
Minecraft helps to create history for ANZAC Day
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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media design school
Minecraft breathes new life into ANZAC history, thanks to a groundbreaking Kiwi project merging education with digital creativity.
Minecraft PS3 edition is dangerously addictive
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Minecraft on PS3 unleashes creativity, proving irresistibly addictive with endless possibilities for building and exploration.
Minecraft dev announces collaboration with Penny Arcade
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Minecraft creators, Mojang, partner with Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins for a new game, Scrolls, blending card and board game elements.