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Minecraft Breaks Xbox Live Sales Records
Microsoft said the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft has has broken all previous Xbox Live Arcade digital sales records, selling more than any other title in the first 24 hours.
The company was unable to provide exact sales figures, but they say over 400,000 players are playing the game. Trials Evolution previously held the first-day Xbox Live Arcade sales record. Minecraft released yesterday. Check out our review of the game right here.
[Source: Major Nelson]
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