User description

Minecraft is digging its own grave with its latest release on XBLA - and by "grave" we refer to "lavish gold-plated throne rooms with indoor pool and grape-feeding robots." Minecraft was profitable within an hour of its debut on XBLA and developer Markus "Notch" Persson tweeted today. Szv7 This is in addition to Notch's multimillion-dollar PC version. Notch said that Minecraft sold more than 400,000 copies in 24 hours based on leaderboard participation numbers. Minecraft broke digital sales records for the console, selling more than any other XBLA title in its first day, according to Microsoft. Today, Notch tweeted that he had sales figures for Minecraft (turns out that they were the same figures from the leaderboard), which sparked an exchange of thoughts about the inner workings of XBLA developer contracts with Fez's Polytron. Polytron hasn't been able to determine the exact figures of Fez, even though it came out a month ago. "Standard procedure" according to Polytron is "you know how much you've sold when you receive your first check three-four months later." Notch believed that getting the numbers immediately was standard however he stayed clear of contract negotiation and doesn't know what it says on the subject, he added. Minecraft also has free updates, "which is something every other developer on the platform is told is not an option," Polytron wrote. Notch replied: "We had to fight for this and we were able to get only a small amount of them. I'm not sure why they don't like it." We might have discovered the hidden talent of Notch and secret to his success: fighting for something in a contract, avoiding contract negotiation and then winning. MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION BREAKS DIGITAL SALES RECORDS Microsoft Studios Presents: Arcade NEXT program delivers two back-to-back record-breaking titles in four weeks Microsoft today announced that Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Mojang's console version the immensely loved PC game, which has surpassed all previous records for digital sales. It sold more than any other game within the first 24 hours on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This follows in the footsteps of Trials Evolution, who also set records for revenue on the first day of sales for the "Arcade Next" program. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition was created by 4J Studios and Mojang in collaboration with Microsoft Studios. It introduces new gaming experiences such as a unique crafting menu and game tutorials. Online multiplayer and split-screen multiplayer for up eight players on Xbox LIVE are also available. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition is available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1600 Microsoft Points, and is the final game of the "Microsoft Studios Presents: Arcade NEXT" lineup that also includes Trials Evolution (Redlynx), Bloodforge (Climax) and Fable Heroes (Lionhead). For more information on Minecraft: Xbox 360