Minecraft is known for taking the digital distribution world by storm. Now the Xbox 360 version will head into Retail where unsuspecting people can pick up the do anything with your blocky life simulator. Minecraft Retail will also include the weirdest free subscription to Xbox Live Gold I think I’ve ever heard, 48 hours. You better grab that content quick Billy, you only have 48 hours until Microsoft cuts you off!
Do you think maybe, just maybe they could have cut Mojang some slack? I mean Minecraft is a game that sold millions on pretty much word of mouth and YouTube Let’s Play’s. You would think the house that Bill built would want to do anything it could to court these mavericks of the digital seas. But noooooooooo! All you get is 48 hours to grab yourself some content updates and then See Ya! Hope you grabbed the credit card before you picked up the controller on day 3. So if you need yourself a retail copy of Minecraft on your Xbox 360 go ahead and pick one up on June 28th 2013, just be sure you have some real gold to buy more Xbox Live Gold.
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PRESS RELEASE
Minecraft soon to be available on disc through retail
For the first time since its launch back in 2009, we’re excited to announce that the multi-record breaking phenomenon, Minecraft, will soon be available to buy in-store on disc across the UK, exclusively for Xbox 360!
From 28th June fans can experience the joy of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition straight from disc and get a taste of Xbox Live Gold using an included free 48-hour subscription! Once connected to Xbox Live everyone can get the very latest Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition content from the ever-changing pixelated world, as well as experience the many other things Live has to offer such as taking favourite games online with friends or watching the latest TV and movies.
This disc version will provide the magic and experience already loved by millions worldwide and give newcomers the thrill to explore, build, and conquer alone, or play with friends via split-screen mode or over Xbox Live*. Including a wealth of new features designed specifically for Xbox 360, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition is a whole new way to make imagination a blocktastic reality.
For more information on Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition please visit Xbox.com
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