"Scrolls" Lawsuit, Pt. 2

Notch feels he has a solution to the pending lawsuit between Mojang and Bethesda - a Quake 3 tournament!  He provided the following stipulations:

"Three of our best warriors against three of your best warriors. We select one level, you select the other, we randomize the order. 20 minute matches, highest total frag count per team across both levels wins.

If we win, you drop the lawsuit.

If you win, we will change the name of Scrolls to something you’re fine with."

As of this writing, Bethesda has not responded to the challenge.


Creeper Car

Mojang employee Daniel Kaplan tweeted about a rather interesting discovery - the ability to customize a Holden Barina with a creeper-themed paint job!  As of this writing, "The Creeper" holds the #1 spot for popularity in custom designs, so feel free to head over and vote it up some more! Back to Top

For those of you who haven't had a chance to see BebopVox's Minecraft Monday series, here's a chance to check it out!  He covers a variety of topics - all things Minecraft-related - with a highly energetic, catchy style.  This is the most recent episode, so give it a look and see what you think! Back to Top

Jeb recently tweeted this image, which appears to be pork, beef and lamb in the player inventory.  It would seem that Steve is becoming quite the chef!  We'll post more information as it becomes available! Back to Top

Mojang announced that the pocket version of Minecraft is now available exclusively on Xperia Play for a limited time, and released to other Android devices after that.  Mojang's Carl Manneh had this to say about it:

"The first version (Alpha 0.1) will focus on the creative aspects of Minecraft. We have tried to put in the features that make sense for playing on a mobile device while still keeping the core of the Minecraft experience. You will be able to select blocks on the touchscreen or just scroll through them with the circle and square buttons on the Xperia Play device. The first version also supports multi-player on a local wireless network allowing you to create a world and invite friends to build together. Some of the features in this release include:

• Randomized worlds
  
• Build anything you can imagine
  
• Build with 36 different kinds of blocks
  
• Invite and play with friends to your world (local wireless network)
  
• Save multi-player worlds on your own phone

Minecraft Pocket Edition, now available for $6.99 exclusively on Xperia Play devices!  In addition, we have created a new section for the occasion.  Feel free to discuss all things "Pocket" there! Back to Top

Raymond007 brings us today's Digital Diamond - an 18th century city!  With over 4 million blocks used (and 8 builders to use them), this project is certainly something to behold.  The tour of the city covers large, sweeping buildings nestled alongside colonial streets and homes, detailed waterways and more.  Take a look!


Digital Diamonds is an ongoing look at Minecraft-related videos that have been submitted to the Minecraft forum video section. We'll be selecting memorable videos and those resonating with the community to share with everyone on the front page. Back to Top

Minecrafter iClarion brings us this amazing automated boat ramp!  Able to launch boats in safety, it also has the capacity to receive incoming craft, lifting them out of the water!  The author has generously included a detailed walkthough, showing exactly how to build this amazing device from start to finish.  Take a look!


Digital Diamonds is an ongoing look at Minecraft-related videos that have been submitted to the Minecraft forum video section. We'll be selecting memorable videos and those resonating with the community to share with everyone on the front page. Back to Top

Notch is getting married this weekend, and in the spirit of togetherness, Mojang is offering a special weekend deal - buy one copy of Minecraft, and get a free gift code with it, to give to a friend, loved one or anyone you like!  This deal only lasts this weekend, so be sure to get it while you can!

Remember, this only works if you buy Minecraft itself, not a gift code.  When you buy it, a free gift code will be accessible from the newly bought account, and can be given to whoever you like.  Check it out! Back to Top

Today's Diamond, made by Actionman1995, is a breath-taking recreation of Hogwart's Academy, from the popular Harry Potter series of books and films!  With exacting attention to detail and a massive build scale, this map is sure to please fans of the series!  The author has also generously included a download link, so other players may enjoy this map firsthand.  Take a look!


Digital Diamonds is an ongoing look at Minecraft-related videos that have been submitted to the Minecraft forum video section. We'll be selecting memorable videos and those resonating with the community to share with everyone on the front page. Back to Top

Notch recently tweeted that the tickets for MineCon 2011 are now available here:

Get your MineCon 2011 tickets! Back to Top

Notch recently tweeted that the MineCon registration site is going up tomorrow, 6pm CET.  Tickets will be limited, so be ready to get yours fast!  We will update this segment with the website, and other important information for registration.

UPDATE

More info here!  Check out the new site for pricing (including the $99 'Early Bird' special) and more! Back to Top