Notch: EA are 'cynical bastards methodically destroying gaming'

Minecraft creator takes issue with the mega-publisher's "Indie Bundle"

Minecraft creator and Mojang founder Markus 'Notch' Persson has hit out at EA in response to the company's release of the "EA Indie Bundle" on Steam.

As reported by Gamasutra, Notch appears to take issue with the mega-publisher's use of the word "indie", implying that the company is trying to cash in on a grassroots term.

The bundle in question features a selection of titles made by indie studios and published by EA, including DeathSpank, DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, Gatling Gears, Shank, Shank 2 and Warp.

Persson said on Twitter: "EA releases an 'indie bundle'? That's not how that works, EA. Stop attempting to ruin everything, you bunch of cynical bastards.

"Indies are saving gaming. EA is methodically destroying it," he added, before saying that he no longer considers Mojang to be indie.

EA backtracks on Rock Band iOS shutdown, claims 'error'

Publisher won't be shutting down your already-purchased app

EA's seemingly backtracked on its move to kill off Rock Band for iPhone.

Yesterday reports filtered in that the iOS app was serving players with an in-game message stating it will "no longer be playable" after May 31 - even if you owned it.

EA backed up the in-app message by putting up in an FAQ on its website, stating it was "suspending support of ROCK BAND after May 31 and focusing resources on other EA titles."

Now, following fairly predictable outrage from owners of the Rock Band app, EA's claimed "error" on the closure messages.

"Rock Band for iOS will remain live - the in-app message users received yesterday was sent in error," the company said in a statement sent to Cnet.

"We apologize for the confusion this caused. We're working to clarify the issue that caused the error and will share additional information as soon as possible."

Error or not, at least the company's making things right.