Minecraft sells half a million, gets Halloween update

6 Comments PC world-building game Minecraft has sold 500,000 copies and now has 1.6 million registered users.

While it was made by one man development army, Swedish game maker Markus Persson, he has now appointed a team to help him grow the indie phenomenon.

Angry Birds Halloween sells 1 million in 6 days

Featuring 45 new levels, the iPhone, iPod and iPad update stormed the App Store charts, taking the No.1 position in the US and UK within 24 hours of launch.