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Jun 25, 2019
Minecraft gets Toy Story DLC to celebrate the new installment in the Toy Story movie series.
For those of you that live under a rock and haven’t heard, Toy Story 4 has arrived in the theatre. Since way back in the day, Buzz and Woody have been entertaining us on the big screen, and across basically all gaming platforms. The arrival of the new movie is sure to spawn some video game lookalikes before we know it. But first, Minecraft got their hands on the rights to create some awesome DLC right away.
Minecraft is once again bringing our favorite toys to life with their new Toy Story Mash-Up DLC. It appears that you will get the chance to explore some pretty cool new zones, one of which looks a whole lot like Andy’s room. It also looks like you will get to visit Al’s Toy Barn, as well as the gas station from the first movie. You will get to play as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Jessie and much more. It is mentioned that this DLC will include features from all of the Toy Story movies.
Al’s Toy Barn? For more information, and to get your hands on this DLC, hop on over to the Minecraft Marketplace by clicking here. For more awesome Minecraft madness, check out our coverage of the Minecraft AR game by clicking here.
- Aug 17, 2017
[dropcap]Minecraft[/dropcap] will let players transfer worlds between the Wii U and the Switch version following the next update. This feature was announced today during a Live Stream.
Originally, the Minecraft team wanted this functionality to be included at the launch of the Switch version. However, the team wanted to take their time to ensure that the functionality would work perfectly.
Luckily, it doesn’t seem like Minecraft players have a long time to wait for this new feature. Following the next update, the feature should be automatically enabled.
Here is some footage of the functionality in action:
Source: Link
- Jul 31, 2017
Microsoft recently revealed a major 4k graphic update coming to Minecraft. Today we received some more information on the Miencraft better Together Update. In this latest version players will be able to join the Minecraft mega server. Players with any version of Minecraft will be able to play together. Players from Playstation4, PC, Mobile, Xbox one will be able to join players on the Nintendo Switch, and vice versa.
Below is an in-depth FAQ from the Minecraft website. If you are curios how this update will work, check out the FAQ below. To see the stunning Minecraft 4K graphic update in motion check out this post.
Minecraft Better Together FAQ
Q: Which version of Minecraft will you be using to unite Minecraft?
A: We’ve been developing the Minecraft version that is currently on mobile and Windows 10 since 2012, also known as our Bedrock Engine, and will be bringing it to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch as part of the Better Together Update.
Q: What will this version be called?
A: At launch, the Bedrock Engine-based version of Minecraft will be called simply Minecraft on all platforms. Our general rule of thumb is that if a version can play together with the others, it’s called Minecraft. The original Java PC version and all other isolated versions will have “Edition” names, like Minecraft: Wii U Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition.
Q: When will the Better Together Update launch?
A: The Better Together Update will launch this Autumn, once it’s ready and we’ve satisfactorily evicted bugs from the premises.
Q: I own Minecraft: Xbox One Edition on disc. Will I be able to get the Better Together Update for free?
A: Players who own Minecraft: Xbox One Edition on disc and have bought DLC or played for at least five hours in the past 12 months will be able to upgrade to Minecraft for free, for a limited time. If you haven’t played in the past 12 months, you can play five hours now and unlock your upgrade.
Q: Is the Better Together Update coming to all editions?
A: The Better Together Update will release for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile, VR and Windows 10 devices this fall. As long as players own the current Minecraft console edition at the time of the Better Together Update’s release, they will receive the new version of the game for free.
Q: What is going to happen to the old console edition?
A: The old console edition will not be available for new purchase after the full release of Minecraft on Xbox One and Switch. Existing owners will still be able to access and play the old console version and minigames, but those versions will not receive updates after the official release of Minecraft.
Q: I really like the worlds that I’ve built in the old version of Minecraft. Can I play them in Minecraft?
A: Yes, worlds from Minecraft: Xbox One Edition will already be there waiting for you in the play screen, so that you can continue playing. We are still working on exactly how this will work on Nintendo Switch.Q: Are there infinite worlds in Minecraft?
A: Yes! And, if you play with a world from Minecraft: Xbox One Edition or Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition it will keep generating more world when you get to the old edge of your map.
Q: Is there cloud saving in Minecraft?
A: The Bedrock Engine can save files wherever they would naturally go on each platform.
Q: Will DLC content transfer over to the new version of Minecraft?
A: Our goal is to get all the existing DLC content to be transferable from the old version to the new version. For DLC pieces that are currently out on the old console version and Bedrock, like the Greek Mythology Mash-Up Pack, those entitlements will be available on the new version in Beta. A select list of content will only be available on the platform it was purchased on and not available in multiplayer. Herobrine has been removed.
Q: Since you only have to buy DLC once going forward, how will that work with console-exclusive DLC like the Halo Mash-Up Pack?
A: Platform-specific content will only be available on the platform it was purchased on and not available in multiplayer.
Q: What will happen to mini games and season passes? Will those transfer to the new console edition?
A: Players can still enjoy the existing mini games using the old console edition, and with the new version of Minecraft and community servers they’ll have access to thousands of new mini games to try out for free.
Q: Will the new version be available on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch?
A: While we are thrilled to be able to confirm the new version of Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch, we are still in discussions with Sony about PlayStation and have nothing to confirm. We would love to work with Sony to bring players on PlayStation 4 into this ecosystem as well.
Q: Will players be required to have an Xbox Live Gold account or Nintendo’s paid online service to use Realms or play online with their consoles? A: We follow the multiplayer policies for the platforms that we are on, so for example, multiplayer on Xbox One will require an Xbox Live Gold account. Players on mobile will still be able to play in multiplayer using a free Xbox Live account.
Q: Are add-ons coming to console editions? A: Users of the new version of Minecraft on consoles can access worlds that already utilize add-ons or resource packs, can download Marketplace content with add-ons, and can use add-ons on USB drives if the platform allows it.
Q: How close in parity are Bedrock Engine platforms and the PC/Java Edition these days? A: There will always be small differences between Bedrock and PC/Java. Going forward we plan on releasing updates for PC Java and Bedrock in similar timeframes.
Q: How will the Better Together Update change my experience playing Minecraft? A: The Better Together Update will bring the latest and most-requested features, and give more players the chance to connect in more ways – via Realms, massive multiplayer servers, and cross-platform play.
Q: Is the Better Together Update safe for kids? A: The Better Together Update will enable players to discover new content and creations across all devices, as well as the option to find new and like-minded players, as with any multiplayer game. Helping keep kids safe online is a priority for Minecraft, and we provide parental controls across platforms via Xbox Live which help parents choose the content, communication and sharing settings that are right for their families. For many, the most important of these is making sure that your kids are using child accounts which you have control over. To do this on Xbox, you can find out more at www.xbox.com/parental-controls.
Servers
Q: How does server integration into Minecraft and the Minecraft Marketplace work?
A: Players will be able to find and access community servers right from within Minecraft itself using a server browser. The server browser has a list of vetted server partners that they can join with one touch. Not only are we partnering with these servers to offer integrated access directly from Minecraft, but we are also providing them with monetization, store, wallet and login backend support. This takes a lot of administrative and backend work off of their plate so that they can focus on creating and maintaining great online communities.
Q: Why are you adding servers to Minecraft?
A: Minecraft has always been a game about creativity, community, and innovation. Minecraft servers open up the world of Minecraft by offering players access to a ton of minigames made by the community and millions of Minecraft players who come together to socialize and play Minecraft online.
Q: How do prospective server partners go about getting incorporated into the server browser?
A: Server owners who would like to participate in our partner program can apply at http://developer.microsoft.com/Minecraft. While we will have four servers at launch, we are interested in bringing on more partners as time goes on.
Q: Who are servers for?
A: All Minecraft players can use the servers when logged into their Xbox Live account. Minecraft server hosts are required to have registered business identities to apply for the program.
Q: Do I need an Xbox Live account to join a server?
A: Yes, you will need an Xbox Live account in order to access servers from Minecraft. An Xbox Live account is an important part of the player identity that helps players keep track of progress, identity and purchases; and helps server moderators and Minecraft and Xbox support teams keep players safe.
Q: I could already join a server on Minecraft. What does it mean when you say “servers are coming to Minecraft?”
A: For the first time, some servers will be accessible from the game menus without any additional effort from the player – no copying and pasting IP addresses, it’s as simple as clicking a button.
Q: Which servers are included right now?
Lifeboat, Cubecraft, InPvP and Mineplex are our first four server partners. We will add them to the Better Together beta as they become available.
Q: Why did you choose these partners instead of others? Will you be adding more?
A: All of the server partners at launch have experience hosting servers for Bedrock Engine platforms, as well as experience managing servers with tens of thousands of concurrent players at any time. Similar to the Minecraft Marketplace, we encourage server hosts to apply at creator.microsoft.com/Minecraft to become a server partner. Also like Marketplace partners, server partners will need to have examples of their work hosting Minecraft servers, be a registered business and, for now, be able to host their own servers.
Q: Can I still access other servers via direct IP connect?
A: Players will still be able to access servers from beyond the servers listed in the server browser from mobile. On consoles, due to platform restrictions, server access is limited to partner servers only.
Q: What does this mean for the future of Minecraft? Will the studio stop updating the game because new gameplay and minigames are available via servers?
A: No, similar to the launch of Minecraft Marketplace, we will still share new content and update the game from a team standpoint, but we’re also implementing a range of options and new creations from the community.
Parental Controls/Safety
Q: Are servers safe for my children to play on?
A: Servers accessed via the in-game listings utilize Xbox Live accounts, which offer parental controls that parents can use to set limits for how their kids can interact online. Our official server partners have also taken steps to ensure online play is safe and comfortable for all ages, including chat filtering, in-game reporting, and live moderation. All server partners agree to enforce the Microsoft and Xbox Live code of conduct (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/codeofconduct) which outlines a broad range of behavior that should be prevented, reported or banned in server experiences.
Q: Are there parental controls that I can use to limit how my child plays/interacts on servers?
A: Yes. Minecraft and server experiences integrate with the Xbox Live account parental controls which have some privacy and parent control settings including:
Parents can turn off chat, which will allow children to join servers but not see or participate in any in-server communication with other players
Parents can limit multiplayer to ‘friends only’ or ‘no multiplayer’ which prevent children from joining servers at all.
Q: What do I do if someone is harassing me? How do I report them?
A: Both servers and Xbox Live offer tools for reporting and blocking other players. You can no longer see chat messages from players you’ve blocked, and they can’t invite you to multiplayer games or join your Realm. When you report a player, depending on the severity of the issue, customer support and enforcement teams can affect a server ban, Minecraft ban or Xbox-wide ban.
Q: Will this change Minecraft’s ESRB game rating?
A: No, our ESRB rating will remain E10+.
Q: Do you require servers to sanitize content to comply with the ESRB rating for Minecraft?
A: To be listed in the in-game server browser, we require that servers provide moderation and ensure that their content is safe and appropriate for players of all ages.
- Jun 11, 2017
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]icrosoft announced today at their E3 show that Minecraft will be receiving a huge graphic update with 4K support. Furthermore the game will be updated to support cross platform play. This means that Xbox, Playstation and PC players can play with Nintendo Switch players and vice versa. All Minecraft games will be connected in online play. The game is currently available on phones, Playstation 4 , Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and more.
Here are some more highlights from todays announcement:
– Five Player limit raised to 8 player
– Increased server capacity
– Console versions will support the infinite world mechanic to generate world sizes past the limits. All DLC content will be carried over.You can read our full review on Minecraft Switch Edition right here. The latest news on the Minecraft Store / Marketplace are located here.
- May 10, 2017
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inecraft Switch Edition is finally here. When we reviewed Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch, we couldn’t help but notice the ” Minecraft Store ” button on the home screen. At the time we reviewed the game, the button would only open the Nintendo eShop, with an error message stating that there are currently no items for sale. However, Microsoft is currently expected to open the Minecraft Marketplace in the very near future.
The Minecraft Marketplace is a platform for players who wish to sell their creation to other Minecraft players. The gold currency can be purchased per micro transaction inside the game, the gold can then be spend on ” skins, textures and worlds designed by the community “. As the official Minecraft website states ” For the first time, skins, textures and worlds designed by the community are coming to the store in Pocket and Windows 10 edition. We’ve made it safe and easy to purchase community-made content for your Minecraft. Buy once, then enjoy it on any Windows 10 or Pocket device, forever. “
This could potentially provide an endless amount of content to any Nintendo Switch Minecraft player. The option to purchase additional skins, textures and even entire worlds designed by other players could expand the games content tremendously.
The Minecraft Marketplace is currently only planned for the Minecraft Pocket Edition and Windows 10 devices. It is questionable if the developers plan to open the marketplace up for Switch users as well, or how the ” Minecraft Store ” will be utilized otherwise. We have reached out to Microsoft and we will update this article once we receive more information and clarity on the situation.
You can find our full Minecraft Switch Edition Review right here.
- May 10, 2017
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith more than 120 million copies sold, Minecraft is one of the most popular games ever released. Now, the game has finally made it to Nintendo Switch. Minecraft Switch Edition is available beginning May, 11th, and features all of the rich gameplay one comes to expect from a game in the series. Minecraft Switch Edition is the first true portable version of the game that features full controller support. While the game has been available on mobile devices for some time now, Minecraft on the Switch is truly unique in the sense that it is as much of a hybrid as the Switch console itself.
Minecraft has always stood out to me as an inspiring game of creativity, due to its inventive gameplay but also the aesthetics. Even though the visuals have had a dated look and feel to it for some time now, few games have visuals so recognizable and charming. The simplicity of the graphics make the game easily customizable, hence the many skin packs the game comes with. Furthermore, the game looks beautiful on the crisp screen of the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. It feels like you are holding the huge world in your hands, which is something I always enjoyed about games on handheld devices such as the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch.
Getting Started with Minecraft Switch Edition
First time you start the game you will be prompted with the main menu, at this point we couldn’t contain our excitement, so we choose a character Skin ( Mario ), and created our first world right away. Within the options of your server, you have the ability to choose if you want to create an online or offline game. If you do opt to go online, up to 7 other friends will be able to join, and mine with you. You can however restrict the people who can join your game. For example you can allow only friends, or friends of friends.
Once you have selected your desired server settings you will be able change the gameplay options. The game modes you can choose are Survival, Creative and Adventure. These are three modes known from previous versions of the game. And each one of them changes the gameplay just a little bit. You may also change the difficulty from easy to medium and hard.
Crafting
Creating, building and crafting are a few of the most important actions you will perform in the game. While the beginning can be a bit overwhelming, the tutorial explains the basics of these three core actions. Even though new players may get lost mining all sorts of different materials, from trees to sand, not knowing what to do with either of it. The Crafting user interface luckily is pretty straight forward. You can even use touchscreen controls to navigate through the menus, making it even easier to perform your tasks. As pretty and sleek as the user interface is, you will still want to have your Minecraft Wikis at your fingertips for crafting recipes, tips and tricks.
Once you do decide to start crafting, you might feel a little frustrated at the beginning. There is no way to know what materials you need to create a torch, a pickaxe or anything else your heart desires. You will be forced to rely on Minecraft wiki pages to know what is needed for the item you want to make.
There is definitely a learning curve to all of this, if you are a first time player to Minecraft, the huge world and options can make you feel lost at times. But Minecraft is fun enough to warrant the learning curve. Once you overcome the first hurdle, the addiction kicks in once you crafted and created your first items. By this time you will proabbly have noticed, that the sun has been setting for a while, and scary noises will appear all around you. Thats right the day and night cycle is still part of the gameplay, and different creatures will appear during the night.
This is where the game will really pull you into the world. You will either have to find shelter, craft or find a sword. Even a wooden stick will help you make you feel more secure. This is also where I began worrying, as I was running around holding a bag of seeds, feeling beyond helpless if anything scary should cross my path. I started looking around, trying to get a hold of materials I could use to make some simple tools. A shelter, some weapons or even a simple stick. Like a cavemen stocking their first fire, building basic tools, torches and a shelter – all of these things will make you feel a lot safer in Minecraft, especially during the night. And once you survived the first night, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. As the sun rises, and shines some light on your newly created survival kit, you can’t help but somehow feel proud of what you have built.
Create and Build
Beyond creating a sense and feel of safety, you will also be building the land of your dreams. As you mine more, you will establish a good amount of materials in your inventory. Once you mastered crafting your basic survival kit ( tools and torches ) you will expand your repertoire to include superfluous pieces. In order to build your first tiny shed, house or mansion, depending on how big your ambitions are, you will need to craft ladders, stairs, doors, windows and more. This is where the expansive crafting systems turns from a necessity to survive, into something you frequently do, simply out of joy to complete your next big project. There is always something to do in Minecraft.
Once I finished my first house on the top of a mountain, I looked out of my ( personally crafted ) window, and noticed there is a higher mountain in the far distance. Off I went to go exploring and climbing that new taller mountain I saw from my window. Once I completed my journey, I started building a new project, just on the tip of the mountain. The feeling of freedom and exploration, the ability to alter and change your world to your very own desire, is to date a very unique experience only found in Minecraft.
The crafting system in this game is as powerful or as simple as you want it to be. You can stick to crafting torches and weapons, or make it more complex and start building houses, or even a self-powered rail system, that will connect the entire world. There is no limit besides your creativity, and building an underground railroad system, is one of the best experience you can have, especially when done so in multiplayer with friends.
Adventure Alone or with Friends
The feeling and the thrill of exploration, with unforeseen events is impeccable. The Minecraft Switch Edition captures this just as well, as any previous Minecraft version on the market. There were times I spend my day farming, maintaining my house, hunting for food and just sitting back and relax. But other times, you will find yourself stumbling upon a gigantic mine, a mysterious cave, or an area of the world you haven’t yet explored. These are the kind of moments that invite you to an unexpected adventure. Because worlds are randomly generated, you never know what secrets you may uncover next.
Of course adventuring is always better with friends, in my opinion at least. Minecraft on the Switch offers multiplayer for up to 8 people. You can play with your friends, or the friends of your friends, the choice is yours when you create and open your world to others. The multiplayer is supported through local as well as Online network. If you have the option to play with others, we highly encourage you to do so. Building that underground rail road system, or the beautiful mansion by the beach is twice as much fun, when done in a collaborative manner. As you build your empire, friends can drop in and out at any given time, and it is great fun to stun your friends with what you have built after they been away for a while.
Final Thought
Minecraft Switch Edition is a wonderful game, that adds to making the game lineup for the Nintendo Switch even stronger. There is little new for a longtime Minecraft player to be discovered. But to be able to take the game on the go, with full controller support, and online multiplayer, makes this one of the best Minecraft iterations of the series so far. The graphics, though beginning to look somewhat outdated, look still stunning on the crisp display of the Switch. The huge world size, and the different skin packs make the game very replayable. Minecraft performs and plays beautifully on Nintendos Hybrid console. The team behind Minecraft has managed to make this is the perfect game to play with your friends, and is a must own game for every Switch owner who enjoys sandbox games – regardless if you have already played Minecraft before or not.
Big thanks to Microsoft for providing the review copy of the game.
- Apr 24, 2017
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inecraft is one of the most popular games in recent years. The building game will be coming to Nintendo Switch very soon. A new video has been released showing some extensive Nintendo Switch Minecraft Gameplay Footage. The developers have made some great progress on getting the video game to run smoothly on Nintendos latest console.
If you want to learn more about different World Sizes for Minecraft Switch, and how players can transfer Wii U save games over to the Switch, you can check out our latest post on all of that here.
https://youtu.be/EWRIQPNW5W8
- Apr 18, 2017
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inecraft is one of the most popular games in recent years. The building game will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. A new video has been released showing some Nintendo Switch Minecraft footage. The developers have made some great progress on getting the video game to run on Nintendos latest console.
Wii U players are able to transfer over worlds to their Nintendo Switch Save Game. However, this feature will not be available once the game launches in May, but should be added at some point after the release. On the technical side of the game, Minecraft Switch Edition will run at a smooth 60 Frames Per Second ( FPS ). Updates to the game are promised to come quickly, and the Switch version should be on par with other platforms fairly soon.
In terms of the world sizes the Nintendo Switch version comes in a lot bigger than the 864×864 Wii U version, with a rather large map at 3072×3072. This is a little smaller than the 5120×5120 Playstation 4 and Xbox One Minecraft map.
The off screen gameplay shows the game to be running extremely well, keep in mind the game is still in development, and performance and graphics may change during this time. Have a look at the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition footage in the video below.
