Minecraft news:
12w06a Snapshot Out For Testing!
This week's Snapshot is out for testing! What cool features have been added this go-around? Let's take a look: Many minor bug fixes and tweaksDoors have been changed to properly detect if they are open or closed. Double doors in existing maps will need...
This week's Snapshot is out for testing! What cool features have been added this go-around? Let's take a look: Many minor bug fixes and tweaksDoors have been changed to properly detect if they are open or closed. Double doors in existing maps will need...
09.02.2012 15:00:03
Mod Spotlight - Useful Seeds Mod!
As part of our ongoing series to bring you community-created content, we are proud to present a video submission by TheWaffleGalaxy; a detailed review on the Useful Seeds Mod, created by dino120! Useful Seeds gives the seeds dropped in Minecraft a wide...
As part of our ongoing series to bring you community-created content, we are proud to present a video submission by TheWaffleGalaxy; a detailed review on the Useful Seeds Mod, created by dino120! Useful Seeds gives the seeds dropped in Minecraft a wide...
07.02.2012 09:00:03
Community Spotlight - Misa's 64x Realistic Texture Pack
This week, I take an in-depth look at Misa's 64x Realistic Texture Pack! Many of you are likely familiar with this incredible pack, which combines high quality textures with an eye for performance. In addition, I had the opportunity to discuss the pac...
This week, I take an in-depth look at Misa's 64x Realistic Texture Pack! Many of you are likely familiar with this incredible pack, which combines high quality textures with an eye for performance. In addition, I had the opportunity to discuss the pac...
05.02.2012 15:00:03
Reviewing the Most Recent Snapshot Updates
Over the last week, we've seen some pretty interesting updates in the weekly snapshot (as well as the follow-up quickfix snapshot). Now, the Dead Worker's Party has provided us an insightful review on the major features from the most recent snapshot! ...
Over the last week, we've seen some pretty interesting updates in the weekly snapshot (as well as the follow-up quickfix snapshot). Now, the Dead Worker's Party has provided us an insightful review on the major features from the most recent snapshot! ...
04.02.2012 21:00:04
Minecraft News; Winning Your Own 3D Print
Minecraft News - Boxart, Snapshot Details & More This week on Minecraft News, Toby and David cover a number of recent hot topics, such as bringing on new Mojang staff, a quick peek at the 360 version of Minecraft, details on this weeks' Snapshot, with ...
Minecraft News - Boxart, Snapshot Details & More This week on Minecraft News, Toby and David cover a number of recent hot topics, such as bringing on new Mojang staff, a quick peek at the 360 version of Minecraft, details on this weeks' Snapshot, with ...
03.02.2012 21:00:02
Minecraft For the 360: Box-Art Revealed
Daniel Kaplan of Mojang just now tweeted the new cover art for the XBOX 360 version of Minecraft. We've taken a look at the upcoming console port in the past, and it is well on its way to living up to the hype of its computer-based predecessor. In addi...
Daniel Kaplan of Mojang just now tweeted the new cover art for the XBOX 360 version of Minecraft. We've taken a look at the upcoming console port in the past, and it is well on its way to living up to the hype of its computer-based predecessor. In addi...
02.02.2012 15:00:06
The Ultimate Spleef Tournament
The game of Spleef has a long and telling history, reaching the height of popularity in Minecraft Classic. Even today, nearly every large server you visit has a Spleef arena somewhere, with regularly scheduled tournaments, special-occasion events and m...
The game of Spleef has a long and telling history, reaching the height of popularity in Minecraft Classic. Even today, nearly every large server you visit has a Spleef arena somewhere, with regularly scheduled tournaments, special-occasion events and m...
01.02.2012 21:00:04
Weekly Round-up - Blizzcon, D3 & More
Weekly Roundup - You're in the Jungle We've got some exciting news from around the gaming network this week! This Roundup talks a bit about the recent weekly snapshots - which feature ocelots (and kittens!), dense & lush jungle, smarter skeletons & zo...
Weekly Roundup - You're in the Jungle We've got some exciting news from around the gaming network this week! This Roundup talks a bit about the recent weekly snapshots - which feature ocelots (and kittens!), dense & lush jungle, smarter skeletons & zo...
31.01.2012 21:00:04
Community Spotlight Series Begins; The Laser Mod
Minecraft Forum Community Spotlight For a long time, we would put up people's creations here on the front page. As I sought ways to provide players with access to amazing creations by their fellow gamers, a thought occurred to me - Why not make a vide...
Minecraft Forum Community Spotlight For a long time, we would put up people's creations here on the front page. As I sought ways to provide players with access to amazing creations by their fellow gamers, a thought occurred to me - Why not make a vide...
29.01.2012 21:00:03
Digital Diamond - When Bastion and Minecraft Collide
If you have ever played Bastion, one thing that immediately stands out is the game's narration. Thanks to none other than Vareide, we now have the answer, in the form of this short film! With solid cinematography, clever script-writing and a killer de...
If you have ever played Bastion, one thing that immediately stands out is the game's narration. Thanks to none other than Vareide, we now have the answer, in the form of this short film! With solid cinematography, clever script-writing and a killer de...
28.01.2012 03:00:02
Minecraft News - LEGO Updates, Jungle Slimes & More
This week, we have some exciting news! David and Toby touch briefly on the recent acceptance by LEGO for a fully-fledged Minecraft-themed line of toys, Mojang's comments on their recent SOPA blackout, the possibility of altering slimes' spawning places...
This week, we have some exciting news! David and Toby touch briefly on the recent acceptance by LEGO for a fully-fledged Minecraft-themed line of toys, Mojang's comments on their recent SOPA blackout, the possibility of altering slimes' spawning places...
27.01.2012 21:00:03
Snapshot 12w04a is Out!
This week's snapshot is available for testing! Below is the list of changes, as per Jeb's notes on the Mojang site: New jungle-specific mob that can be tamedSkeletons have new AI and a few new behaviorsVarious minor bug fixes and changesAdded an experie...
This week's snapshot is available for testing! Below is the list of changes, as per Jeb's notes on the Mojang site: New jungle-specific mob that can be tamedSkeletons have new AI and a few new behaviorsVarious minor bug fixes and changesAdded an experie...
26.01.2012 21:00:04
Minecraft Poll; Sneak Peek of the Jungle
Minecraft Poll - How Do You Play Minecraft? Mojang is curious how you're playing Minecraft! They would like to collect data on gamemodes, time played and myriad other details (but nothing personally identifying!) about how players are using the game, an...
Minecraft Poll - How Do You Play Minecraft? Mojang is curious how you're playing Minecraft! They would like to collect data on gamemodes, time played and myriad other details (but nothing personally identifying!) about how players are using the game, an...
26.01.2012 15:00:03
Minecraft Poll; Sneak Peak of the Jungle
Minecraft Poll - How Do You Play Minecraft? Mojang is curious how you're playing Minecraft! They would like to collect data on gamemodes, time played and myriad other details (but nothing personally identifying!) about how players are using the game, an...
Minecraft Poll - How Do You Play Minecraft? Mojang is curious how you're playing Minecraft! They would like to collect data on gamemodes, time played and myriad other details (but nothing personally identifying!) about how players are using the game, an...
25.01.2012 21:00:04
Minecraft™ LEGO® CUUSOO Project Passes LEGO Review
It wasn't long ago that the LEGO® CUUSOO project received overwhelming support from the Minecraft playerbase, and LEGO® heard you loud and clear. At that time, they agreed to move Minecraft-themed LEGO® projects into the review phase, where it would b...
It wasn't long ago that the LEGO® CUUSOO project received overwhelming support from the Minecraft playerbase, and LEGO® heard you loud and clear. At that time, they agreed to move Minecraft-themed LEGO® projects into the review phase, where it would b...
24.01.2012 21:00:04
Multiplay Contest Ends; Another Begins
Minecraft Speed Build Contest Begins Soon Server hosting giant, Multiplay, recently closed their most recent Creative Build Competition (with MinecraftChick as a special guest judge for the finalists). However, a new one is already in the works - in app...
Minecraft Speed Build Contest Begins Soon Server hosting giant, Multiplay, recently closed their most recent Creative Build Competition (with MinecraftChick as a special guest judge for the finalists). However, a new one is already in the works - in app...
24.01.2012 09:28:01
Interview with Eric Haines of "Mineways"
Back in December, we took a look at a little program called Mineways, which allows players to extract anything from small models to entire panoramas from their in-game worlds, and print them using a service called Shapeways. I had a chance to sit down ...
Back in December, we took a look at a little program called Mineways, which allows players to extract anything from small models to entire panoramas from their in-game worlds, and print them using a service called Shapeways. I had a chance to sit down ...
23.01.2012 21:00:08
SWTOR-Themed Contest Winners!
Back on December 15th, we kicked off a huge new content contest, this one centered around Star Wars-themed creations. Entrants were encouraged to create anything at all in Minecraft which carried a Star Wars theme. Now, after a massive number of submi...
Back on December 15th, we kicked off a huge new content contest, this one centered around Star Wars-themed creations. Entrants were encouraged to create anything at all in Minecraft which carried a Star Wars theme. Now, after a massive number of submi...
23.01.2012 03:00:04
Minecraft News - Jungle Biomes & 20 Million Users
This week, Minecraft News brings us up to speed on a number of hot topics. David and Toby cover the most recent snapshot - 12w03a - which includes ladder fixes (as well as making vines climbable), massive, lush jungle biomes filled to the brim with tall...
This week, Minecraft News brings us up to speed on a number of hot topics. David and Toby cover the most recent snapshot - 12w03a - which includes ladder fixes (as well as making vines climbable), massive, lush jungle biomes filled to the brim with tall...
20.01.2012 21:00:05
Snapshot 12w03a Ready For Testing - New Adventure Map Review
Welcome to the Jungle Jeb has released a new snapshot today for testing! The following changes are ready for your testing pleasure: Ladders regained their collision box, and vines are climbable when they have a solid block behind themAdded jungle biome...
Welcome to the Jungle Jeb has released a new snapshot today for testing! The following changes are ready for your testing pleasure: Ladders regained their collision box, and vines are climbable when they have a solid block behind themAdded jungle biome...
19.01.2012 21:00:04
3D Printing, Revisited - Interview with Alexander Boden
Awhile back, we had a chance to look at a video by Eric Haines which touched on 3D printing of Minecraft models. Today, we have an opportunity to talk a little bit about what goes into printing one of these models! We sit down with Alexander Boden, wh...
Awhile back, we had a chance to look at a video by Eric Haines which touched on 3D printing of Minecraft models. Today, we have an opportunity to talk a little bit about what goes into printing one of these models! We sit down with Alexander Boden, wh...
17.01.2012 21:00:02
Dead Worker's Party - Quest for Gallell
In our previous installment, the Dead Worker's Party covered their final run through the Shipwrecked adventure map. Today, the intrepid trio delve deep into the Quest for Gallell, in which they explore all that is Gallell, their curiously convenient si...
In our previous installment, the Dead Worker's Party covered their final run through the Shipwrecked adventure map. Today, the intrepid trio delve deep into the Quest for Gallell, in which they explore all that is Gallell, their curiously convenient si...
16.01.2012 21:00:05
Weekly Recap - New Release, 3D Minecraft Printing & More
Minecraft Updates - Lots of Fixes, Some New Features Very recently, Minecraft officially updated to version 1.1. In addition to features like enchanting bows, wool-regenerating sheep that eat grass and host of others, the release also saw a number of mi...
Minecraft Updates - Lots of Fixes, Some New Features Very recently, Minecraft officially updated to version 1.1. In addition to features like enchanting bows, wool-regenerating sheep that eat grass and host of others, the release also saw a number of mi...
15.01.2012 21:00:01
Minecraft News - Version 1.1, Pocket Edition Updates & More
Welcome to another weekly installment of Minecraft News! Continuing with last week's updates, we cover the official release of version 1.1, which consolidates the various snapshot updates into a single, full update of its own. Additionally, we take a ...
Welcome to another weekly installment of Minecraft News! Continuing with last week's updates, we cover the official release of version 1.1, which consolidates the various snapshot updates into a single, full update of its own. Additionally, we take a ...
13.01.2012 21:00:01
Minecraft 1.1 is Released!
Minecraft version 1.1 is now officially out! Including the updates mentioned above, 1.1 has added the following features: Bow EnchantmentsGolden Apple recipeNew language translations.Slightly smoothed color transitions between biomesReduced brewing ti...
Minecraft version 1.1 is now officially out! Including the updates mentioned above, 1.1 has added the following features: Bow EnchantmentsGolden Apple recipeNew language translations.Slightly smoothed color transitions between biomesReduced brewing ti...
12.01.2012 21:00:08