Minecraft is expanding as a franchise and it seems to be coinciding with the release of the next-gen consoles.

Recently, it was reported that Minecraft is slowly making its way to the PS3 platform, which will mean that it will be playable by PS3 owners before it hits the PS4. Now, word from developer 4J Studios has stated that they are now doing some work for Minecraft Xbox 360.

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"We're working on ways to move Xbox 360 saves to Xbox One with Microsoft. Can't say it'll be there until it's 100% working," said 4J Studios in the official Twitter.

This has been a question plaguing those who have been hard at work and play with the Minecraft Xbox 360. Many have been worried that they will be starting from scratch again once the Xbox One version has been transferred.

Of course, the work still needs to be polished, and 4J Studios even admitted that nothing is sure yet until they are able to release the finished product. But here's to hoping that the option of save transfers to Minecraft Xbox One will be possible.

Skyrim Pack for Minecraft Xbox 360

Those who have been waiting for the next mash-up pack following the well-received Mass Effect pack, Minecraft Xbox 360 is finally getting its next mash-up pack, which is the Skyrim pack.

"That awesome Skyrim Mashup pack for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has a release date: 11/20!" announced 4J Studios in their Twitter.

In addition to the announcement, 4J Studios has also released a trailer for the pack, which you can check out at their page in Play XBLA. If you want to see some awesome Skyrim mashup pack screenshots, you can also check this link to see what you'll be getting in time for the holidays.

The Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Skyrim pack will be available for $3.99, and it has been the most suggested mash-up pack by fans to date. Although it may take a while for the next pack to arrive, seeing as how 4J Studios is hard at work for the Minecraft PS3 Edition, expected to be rolled out before the PS4 version.

Stuff to expect for Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.8.0

If there's an update that you would want to get a hold of, it would be Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.8.0. DroidGamers has found a couple more additions that you can enjoy with the new update.

For instance, there are some new food items that you can farm, such as beets, which can now be used for cooking and dyeing. Some other food items coming in include potatoes, carrots, and pumpkins, all of which are farmable.

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There are also sideways logs, compasses, breeding animals, sponge, skeletons, spiders, TNT, chests, and paintings. In Google Play, it also mentions that Creepers will also make an appearance with the Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.8.0 update. Download the update at the link and start playing.

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