Netflix vs. Quickflix, Microsoft buys Minecraft | Download This Show
00:30 - It's game on as Microsoft spends an extraordinary $2.5 billion to buy the game Minecraft. Marc Fennell looks at the adorable game about building blocks that has turned into one of the most vibrant, creative communities around the world.
08:16 - It's Quickflix versus Netflix: the battle of the video streaming services is on between Netflix and Quickflix; the one that shouldn't be in Australia and yet is still thriving, and the one that's playing by the rules and is angry.
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Minecraft clips used in this video:
http://abc.net.au/rn/downloadthisshow It's game on as Microsoft spends an extraordinary $2.5 billion to buy the game Minecraft. Marc Fennell looks at the adorable game about building blocks that has turned into one of the most vibrant, creative communities around the world.
YouTube clips used in this video:
Minecraft Official Trailer - by TeamMojang ( / @minecraft )
Minecraft Challenge - Punch a tree... LIKE A BLAWK! - by Anthony | KookiesWorld ( / @kookiesworld )
Minecraft Railway System! - by TheEnd004500 ( / @theend004500 )
Minecraft Server Showcase- Denmark - by NickSandwichGames ( / @nicks-toy-pics )
Minecraft Westeros Cinematic - Winterfell - by Ball Lightning ( / @adventureswithnic )
Interview with Notch - by TeamMojang ( / @minecraft )
LEGO Diamond Sword - Minecraft - by ZaziNombies LEGO Creations ( / @nombies )
MINECON 2013 Costume Contest - by TeamMojang ( / @minecraft )
World Customization Preview (Minecraft 1.8) - by TeamMojang ( / @minecraft )
Minecraft- RAILBUSTERS (GHOSTBUSTERS ROLLER COASTER!) Mini-Game - by PopularMMOs ( / @popularmmos )
Guests:
Wendy Zukerman
Science Journalist, The Checkout on ABC1
Seamus Byrne
Editor of CNET Australia