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, and they need your help! Notch has put forth the suggestion that the game be able to collect anonymous information during gameplay, so they can get a better idea of how people play Minecraft, and adjust the game to cater better to players going forward. This feature is not currently implemented, but Mojang would like to, and are asking for your input on the matter. You can help them out by voting right here!
Welcome (Back) to the Jungle - Sneak Peek at the New Mob
Jeb released a teaser image for a new jungle mob! If you look in the image below - on the far right side of the picture - you can see the new little guy peeking out from behind some undergrowth, as a chicken stands guard. What could it be? A monkey? A lemur? A new type of creeper? We're not sure yet, but speculations run wild. What do you think it could be? Take a look at the picture below and tell us!
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Minecraft - A Tale in Three Acts
We recently came across this silent film about a down-on-his-luck miner trying to make a new life for himself. Give it a watch, and let us know what you think!
Once again, on behalf of all the players of your game, who have supported you this whole time Please, PLEASE do not add this sort of reporting aspect to your game. If people want to tell you how they play your game, most are willing to offer up some of that information willingly as long as it is ENTIRELY voluntary, and is not some core aspect of the game.
This sort of feature will just lead to more people using cracked versions of the game just like every other game that has decided to add similar features (DRM or not).
At the very least Mojang, make it opt-in.