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Download Minecraft Snapshot 12w17a - Editable Books, Half Slab Wood

Minecraft 12w17a comes packed to the brim with bug fixes but Jeb has also thrown in a few extra features for us. They include the new editable books, wooden half slabs and some censored extras.

Single Player Commands (cheats) in Minecraft 12w16a

Starting in snapshot 12w16a, Jeb has included Single Player Commands in the game. You don't need to install the SPC mod, just switch on the option when you create your world. So which commands are included in 12w16? Take a look..

Download Minecraft Snapshot 12w16a - Includes Demo Mode and Bonus Chests

Mincraft Snapshot 12w16a is the first update to come with a demo mode for Minecraft. Those who don't have a Minecraft account can try Minecraft using the new trial mode. Other improvements include the bonus chest option, single player commands..

Download Minecraft Snapshot 12w17a - Editable Books, Half Slab Wood
Minecraft 12w17a comes packed to the brim with bug fixes but Jeb has also thrown in a few extra features for us. They include the new editable books, wooden half slabs and some censored extras.

Single Player Commands (cheats) in Minecraft 12w16a
Starting in snapshot 12w16a, Jeb has included Single Player Commands in the game. You don't need to install the SPC mod, just switch on the option when you create your world. So which commands are included in 12w16? Take a look..

Download Minecraft Snapshot 12w16a - Includes Demo Mode and Bonus Chests
Mincraft Snapshot 12w16a is the first update to come with a demo mode for Minecraft. Those who don't have a Minecraft account can try Minecraft using the new trial mode. Other improvements include the bonus chest option, single player commands..

How to increase Minecraft memory and fix "Out of Memory" performance errors
If you've come across the Out of Memory, Saving Chunks or some serious lag problems then we recommend you give the following a try. This tutorial will guide you through how to increase the memory allocated to Minecraft and hopefully stop those errors

What's the difference between Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro?
Microsoft have just announced that Windows 8 will come in 3 forms: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. This is a major change from the multiple editions of Windows 7. So what are the differences between Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.

Crysis 3 Announced for Spring 2013 Release Date - New Weapons, Story and Enemies
EA and Crytek have officially announced that the third game in the FPS series, Crysis 3 will be released sometime in Spring 2013. The new game will take place in the urban rainforest of New York City. The metro city has been transformed into dense..

Fly an Ender Dragon with Dragon Mounts Mod for Minecraft
Ever wondered what it would be like to fly your own dragon in Minecraft? Thanks to BarracudaATA, the dragon riding mod lets you mount a dragon and breath fire on your enemies.

Microsoft renames MCSE and MCSA to Solutions Expert and Solutions Associate
Microsoft have made an interesting move regarding their Microsoft certifications. They have brought back the old MCSE and MCSA certifications but have changed their meanings. Starting with the Private Cloud and SQL Server, MCSA (Microsoft Certified..

Yogventures - Yogscast attempting to copy Minecraft with new game
If you like Minecraft and you've watched a few YouTube videos in your time, then you'll surely know who Yogscast are. They became famous for their excellent Minecraft gameplay videos and infamously responsible for upsetting notch at Minecon.

Download Minecraft Snapshot 12w15a - New Secret Features Found
The next Minecraft 1.3 update is now available to download. Version 12w15a is a regular snapshot update but it contains secret features which are not disclosed on the change log. The new bukkit developer, Nathan Adams, requested that the changes be k

0x10c - Notch's New Space Game - Elite Style Trading, Exploring and Adventure
Ever since the success of Minecraft we all wondered when Notch would create his new game. Well, today Notch announced that 0x10c will be the new 3D adventure game set in space. The name is a reference to a date far in the future where the universe..

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No Minecraft 13w20a Snapshot This Week
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Download Minecraft 13w19a - Features: Donkey and Mule Inventory, Stained Hardened Clay
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