I assume you mean 1.8.9 as a major version change usually indicates a rewrite or an overhaul of the entire game. I can't see them developing MC for another 8 more patches. I can't even see past 1.1 with the AI and Mod API. Unless of course those don't make it into 1.1
I do not image my life with out games. I also do not think the game will even be around for so long. I mean, we have nearly a year 1.X now. Notch and Mojang and social growth for some time Minecraft tired.
I dont think it would be a 8.9, it would be 9 then because beta is done!
It's funny because 2 months later it came true.
Lol, Mod API is probably going to come out in January.
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