Minecraft, a game that appeals to everyone’s creative side with its block-building mechanics, was already a massive hit before Microsoft decided to craft a version for its Xbox Live Arcade online store. Well, it looks like a hit is a hit no matter what platform it’s on. Minecraft: Xbox 360 edition has sold more than 3 million copies.
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Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been breaking records since its release in May, making it one of the most successful downloadable titles in the system’s history.