Microsoft: Minecraft on Xbox Live Updates When They're Ready

So, Minecraft on console is a big, big thing. When we say 'on console' we mean 'on Xbox 360' as an arcade game via live. But hold on a second, Minecraft's a working PC title with loads of updates, how on earth is Xbox Live going to handle that? Eh?

Well, Microsoft’s Xbox Live UK product manager, Pav Bhardwaj is all about explaining, sort of. MCV takes up the tale:

"I think as with all games there’ll be updates as and when they come down. It’ll be updated as and when the assets are available. It’ll be exactly the same as other Arcade games on the system", this is what Pav thinks. So, we're going to say "regular updates in a PC-like replication of the the home computer version" and then see if that's proved wrong.

On another issue, Pav outlines - or doesn't - sales targets for Arcade games on the system.

"While we wouldn’t talk about specific sales targets, we’re really excited to launch such a strong line-up of titles as part of the Arcade Next promotion. With highly recognized IP in Trials, Fable and Minecraft, and a heart-pounding combat experience in Bloodforge, we have high hopes for these titles.

"Specifically, we’ve got big hopes for Minecraft on the Xbox. It does look incredible, it has split-screen, and is very very true to the PC experience. It has multiplayer functionality as well, so you can make things with up to eight players. So it’s really strong. And then we’re bringing Kinect functionality as well in the future. That’ll add something unique that PC players can’t actually do today."

Full interview at MCV.