UPDATED - Minecraft is Most Definitely Coming to the Wii U! By jsa005

By @jsa005
POSTED: 07 Dec 2015 14:57
CATEGORY: Gaming
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So, the rumours (well, quickly-pulled-down PEGI ratings) were right: Minecraft IS coming to the Wii U.

It will feature 4-player split-screen local play (requires a HDTV) and 8-player online play with voice chat.
The game will also support the Wii U Pro Controller, and somewhat confusingly, a USB keyboard (any one will do).
It's also been reported that USB mice will also be supported, though I haven't seen any evidence to that end.

Unfortunately, as I'm sure you will have heard by now, the GamePad currently (I say currently as the Creative Director likes the idea) is not used for inventory management/crafting, instead being used for Off-TV Play, which is admittedly a nice feature.

Sources: [a=http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000020451/&usg=ALkJrhj-kwvylVFSc9aeDA9d55CnkI6TFA&prev=_t]Nintendo.co.jp (translated)[/a], Nintendo UK press release (not publicly available so see below)

This looks really good but I don't have a Wii U, so I hope one of the things Nintendo and Mojang are working on is a 3DS version. (The homebrew 3DSCraft, while a cool tech demo, doesn't really cut it)

Prices to be revealed in the UK, though NoA says it'll be USD$29.99 (equivalent to GBPÂ£19.89 right now so likely the price will be Â£19.99 here)

Note: I would have bumped my old blog but it hasn't been a month since I posted it yet.

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ianoliver604
10 Dec 2015 22:32

I don't have a Wii U, but I have a friend that does. I'll need to tell him about this.

Finrod
08 Dec 2015 13:56

0.o the only reason I will ever buy this is to troll all the newcomers other then that this is a waste of cash seriousley just play it on PC or if you like it better on pe play PE PERIOD

Monstercat
07 Dec 2015 22:12

who cares?

it's only good on PC

jsa005
07 Dec 2015 22:16
In reply to Monstercat

but my PC is 8 years old and will die when faced with Minecraft

strange how 8 year old PCs can't play Minecraft but 8-year-old humans can.

SCREECHiNG FLARE
08 Dec 2015 21:17
In reply to jsa005

"strange how 8 year old PCs can't play Minecraft, but 8-year old humans can"

so damn true. ;_;

Monstercat
08 Dec 2015 00:05
In reply to jsa005

get a better PC you filthy peasant

jsa005
08 Dec 2015 10:25
In reply to Monstercat

I plan to, but...

Monstercat
08 Dec 2015 15:18
In reply to jsa005

get a better PC you filthy peasant

FancyPants
07 Dec 2015 20:00

Will it be equivalent to the console version or PC version? Will it have online play?

jsa005
10 Dec 2015 11:43
In reply to FancyPants

Yes, it does have online play. 8-player, with voice chat.

jsa005
07 Dec 2015 20:04
In reply to FancyPants

I believe it'll be equivalent to the console version (addon packs are similar to the 360 version afaik)

Rlad116
07 Dec 2015 19:45

Saw this in my Google cards as well

[color=pink]UPDATED[/color] - Minecraft is Most Definitely Coming to the Wii U!

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