by Stone Marshall | Aug 19, 2015 | Minecraft News |
Huddersfield Town superfan Mark Harrison has spent over a year recreating a digital version of his favourite stadium.
And he’s still hard at work developing the project, using Minecraft.
But the Moldgreen dad insists there’s plenty more work to do.
His latest 3D model of the John Smith’s Stadium, created using the popular video game, includes sections of the surrounding area such as the River Colne, the Odeon cinema and the St Andrew’s Road entrance to the complex.
The digital replica, which includes a giant statue of Town midfielder Jacob Butterfield, began as a gift to his daughter Jamie-Lee.
But since Jamie-Lee started high school, she’s lost interest. Not so her dad.
Mark, 41, said: “She thinks it’s good but she’s getting older and she thinks it’s boring!
“I still enjoy doing it.
“There’s still lots to do. I’ve not finished the concourse.”
Mark added: “Once I get to do Kilner Bank I think I’ll leave it at that.”
It’s got a bit out of hand,” Mark admitted.
“I’m obsessed with the details of the ground. I’m not just doing the outside but the inside and all the concourses and the car parks.
“I’ve been doing it for about four months and time just seems to fly by.
“I was into X-Box before this but this is something different to shoot ‘em ups and typical games.”
Get a bird’s eye block view of Minecraft John Smith’s Stadium – including a special statue
by Stone Marshall | Aug 17, 2015 | Minecraft News |
You may see yourself as a big Minecraft fan, but Spencer Kern just took that devotion to another level. The Microsoft game artist marked the launches of both Windows 10 and its special version of Minecraft by building Redstone, a custom PC that’s a tribute to Mojang’s construction game in more ways than one. Kern didn’t just slap some pixel art on a case and call it a day — he custom-built the cube to pay homage to its namesake game resource through and through, including eerie red lighting, custom storage labels and a miniature version of Steve lurking inside. He even personalized his gamepad, headphones, keyboard and mouse to match the theme. You sadly can’t buy Redstone, but Kern has documented enough of its assembly that you could theoretically create a reasonable facsimile with enough time and elbow grease.
Custom ‘Minecraft’ PC is more than a skin-deep tribute
by Stone Marshall | Aug 17, 2015 | Minecraft News |
Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time – as of 2014, it has sold more than 54 million copies.
by Stone Marshall | Aug 13, 2015 | Minecraft News |
If you have no plans for this weekend, and are wondering what to do with yourself, then we may have the answer, five apps to keep you entertained through until Monday… or maybe even longer if you really like them.
First this week we have Musical.ly (iOS|Android), and app for every aspiring pop-idol – because it teaches you to lip-sync. All you have to do is pick out a section of a song you like, and Musical.ly will play the tune back for you to mime along to. It even records the results for you to share with your friends over social media.
If you are planning on just relaxing this weekend, then we have Prune (iOS), a tranquil organic puzzle game that has you nurturing a plant towards sunlight. Though it may help you achieve a state of Zen it isn’t simple, with all kinds of obstacle between your seed and its goal.
For those of you who prefer something a bit more frantic we have Mars Pop Bubble Shooter (iOS|Android|Windows Phone). Yes, it’s another match-three bubble game, but it’s a good one as developer Outfit7 (famous for the Talking Tom series) have filled it with their own particular brand of charm.
Microsoft Translator (iOS|Android) is a must for all holiday goers. Microsoft’s translation tool will let you talk to people in 50 languages, and thanks to a Smart Watch companion app you can do it all without ever taking your phone from your pocket. Now you have no excuse for not asking a stranger to rub sunscreen on your back.
Finally this week we have the Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Beta (Windows 10 devices). This new version of Minecraft borrows heavily from the Pocket Edition of the game, but it will expand as developer Mojang continues to develop it based on player feedback. In real terms that means that it’s good, and it’s only going to get better.
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, Musical.ly, Prune, and Outfit7’s latest game – Five Apps to Try
by Stone Marshall | Aug 13, 2015 | Minecraft News |
Minecraft is without any doubts one of the most played games out there. The game is available for consoles, computers, tables and smart phones. The best thing about Minecraft is that it can be fun for both children and adults, as well.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition comes with both Creative and Survival modes and can be played even ion multiplayer mode via a local Wi-Fi network. So, in case you have a friend that enjoys playing Minecraft, we suggest you to connect to the same Wi-Fi network and start playing together this awesome game in multiplayer mode.
The Minecraft: Pocket Edition game comes with mobs, villages, new biomes and infinite worlds. You will have to craft items, create buildings and explore the Minecraft world and protect yourself against the evil creatures that come at night.
However, in case you install the modified version of Minecraft Pocket Edition version 0.12.1, you will be able to activate the immortality cheat and make sure that you survive every night in Minecraft even if you didn’t finish building your “safe” house.
Installing Minecraft Pocked Edition version 0.12.1 Alpha Build 6 MOD
In order to install APK files that have not been downloaded from the Google Play Store, you will need to enable the Unknown Source option by going to your device’s Settings->Applications or Settings->Security. Once you enable this option, you will just need to download the Minecraft Pocked Edition version 0.12.1 Alpha Build 6 MOD APK file from the internet (search for it on Google). Once you’ve downloaded the APK file, tap on it to start installing this modified Minecraft Pocket Edition version 0.12.1 on your Android device.
You’re done! Now you can use the immortality cheat and be immune to any monster in Minecraft Pocket Edition!
Have you installed the Minecraft Pocked Edition version 0.12.1 Alpha Build 6 MOD on your Android device? Tell us your thoughts about it!
Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.12.1 Alpha Build 6 MOD APK Download Available
by Stone Marshall | Aug 12, 2015 | Minecraft News |
With a bunch of Minecraft fans in my house, and a couple of them with gadgets of their own, I’m pretty sure these new Minecraft cases from Think Geek would be a huge hit.
You won’t find these Minecraft cases anywhere other than Think Geek (oooh, exclusive!), with the pig, wolf, or creeper ready to protect an iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 6, iPad Mini, or Samsung S5 from the elements, as in real life elements; along with the fun designs, they actually feature a handy raised lip (not a pig lip) so your gadget’s glass is less likely to crack when it falls face down.
I’m thinking a Minecraft gadget case is a fun back-to-school gift, or hey, it’s even worth snatching up now and tucking away for the holidays. I realize that’s a few months away, but when it comes to Minecraft, I’d be willing to bet money that your kids will still be just as infatuated with it in a few months as they are now.
Minecraft cases protect your gadgets with all the strength of obsidian blocks. Well, maybe.
