Geek Out

Windows XP’s Iconic Desktop Realised… In Minecraft

Gizmodo AU

Windows XP’s “Bliss” Desktop was the default view for an awful lot of Windows users for many years, so it’s no surprise that it’s rather fondly remembered; it’s been photographed, tracked over time… and now recreated in Minecraft.


February 17, 2012
Geek Out

The Official Lego Minecraft Micro World Set Is Here

In January, it was announced that Lego would release an official Minecraft set. The idea represents a perfect match, which probably should have come sooner. But now it’s here, and it looks awesome.


January 25, 2012
Geek Out

Official Lego Minecraft Is Happening!

It’s happening! One of my favourite Lego projects ever is coming to life: Lego Minecraft! The company just announced it officially:


August 16, 2011
Mobile

This Minecraft Phone Is Ugly

I like Minecraft‘s retro, blocky graphics. They work. But man, this phone is hideous.


June 17, 2011
Geek Out

Your Minecraft Obsession, Now IRL

If you spend your days doing whatever it is you do in the pixelated world of Minecraft (mining, perhaps?), you might as well bring your obsession into the physical realm with these Minecraft accessories.


March 3, 2011
Gaming

The Next Game From The Makers Of Minecraft Is…

Penny Arcade and Minecraft are teaming up to make a new game that seeks to reinvent the classic collectable card game genre.


February 23, 2011
Gaming

Official Minecraft Coming To IPhone, IPad, Android

Rejoice miners! An official version of Minecraft is coming to the iPhone, iPad and even the Android.


November 16, 2010
Gaming

Minecraft For iPhone Briefly Appears, Then Disappears From iTunes

Just when you thought it was safe to come out of your cave, a new app puts the Java hit Minecraft on your iPad or iPhone. How did the developer do it?


October 13, 2010
Gaming

Geeky Gamers Build Working Computers Out Of Virtual Blocks

Ben Craddock has been busy gathering Redstone. He collects blocks of the virtual material from deep within the game world of Minecraft, then pulverises it into a powder and sets to work.