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Show Notes:

Tonight on the show, the legend, PAHIMAR!  Big announcement about his mod! he’s working on some cool new features. Oh wait, that may be a different mod I’m thinking. Well, let’s listen to the show as The Shaft talks about the latest news in Minecraft, Minecraft dungeons and the world of Minecraft.  Welcome, to The Shaft.

 

 

Minecraft topics on this episode:



Twitter Hacker Was Also Known for Scams in Minecraft https://gamerant.com/twitter-hacker-bitcoin-minecraft-scam/

Mojang makes a video on how they make mobs:

https://tinyurl.com/y65llqs5

Minecraft Coming to Chromebook https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/07/29/minecraft-coming-to-chromebook.aspx



Sightings



Kids create their entire school in Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO2rXdMzfvc

X’s Adventures in Minecraft – 10th Anniversary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTrbwDPGOoE

Faithful – Minecraft dungeons texture pack – https://faithful.team/faithful-dungeon-beta-1-is-out/ 






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Show Notes:

AntVenom join the cast of the Shaft for episode 233! Listen and find out what is going on with Minecraft. Hanks a lot!

 

 

Minecraft topics on this episode:



Could Minecraft VR be coming to Oculus Quest?  https://www.windowscentral.com/openxr-adds-eye-and-hand-tracking-minecraft-oculus-rift-quest-support

Modern Beta – Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes! [20w30a] https://www.planetminecraft.com/data-pack/modern-beta-generate-beta-like-terrain-with-modern-biomes-compatible-with-20w29a/and



Sightings



You can play ‘Doom’ inside Minecraft https://www.engadget.com/play-doom-inside-windows-95-inside-minecraft-005937078.html

https://www.criticalhit.net/gaming/you-can-now-play-the-original-doom-in-minecraft/






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Show Notes:

Did you miss us? The Shaft is back! and they’re having a good time talking about Minecraft and the latest news.

 

 

Minecraft topics on this episode:



* Minecraft Snapshot 20W28a (07/08/20) – https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w28a

* Mojang announces the end of support for older VR device integrations. Gear VR, Windows 10, older android devices to name a few: https://gamerant.com/minecraft-gear-vr-support-end/

* Ray Tracing to be in XBOX 10 version of Minecraft as well as other features: https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-xbox-series-x

* Rave Family Block Fest – Postponed.  Again. – https://www.pe.com/2020/07/13/organizers-postpone-rave-family-block-fest-a-minecraft-based-music-festival-after-rough-start/

* The Return of the Crying Obsidian

* https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-what-is-crying-obsidian/

* Players have discovered the seed for Minecraft’s title screen

* https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-19-minecraft-fans-find-seed-for-title-screen-background-panorama

* (Video: https://youtu.be/GaRurhiK-Lk)

* Minecraft moves from Amazon Web Services to Microsoft’s Azure

* https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqOQgKIjNDQklTSURvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoTUtFUWk1LTVhb2tJQU1FZldMa2kyVUx0NDFLQUFQAQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen



Sightings



* Explore a 5,000 Year Old Welsh tomb recreated in Minecraft – https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/explore-5000-year-old-welsh-tomb-recreated-minecraft-180975265/

* Play Minecraft in Half-Life – https://www.pcgamer.com/now-you-can-play-minecraft-in-half-life/






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Show Notes:

Minecraft is coming out with CEREAL, Possibly Mountains, and DLC for Minecraft Dungeons.

 

Minecraft topics on this episode:



The next update for Minecraft… Mountain Update? https://www.windowscentral.com/when-release-date-minecrafts-mountain-update

The Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale has started, discounts on dozens of items https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-marketplace-summer-sale-has-started-discounts-dozens-items



Mojang Studios is celebrating summer with the Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale.

The sale discounts over 70 maps, skins, items, and more, with doorbuster deals every day.

There are also some free maps and a free emote to claim throughout the sale as well.

The sale starts today, July 3, 2020, and will continue until July 13, 2020.





Minecraft Dungeons Receives First DLC https://youtu.be/dXZgUCxF5qc



The new jungle themed area consists of 3 story based missions to replay, new monsters to tackle, and several new items to obtain. 

available for Hero Pass owners, or available separately for a price of $4.99

New map: Lower Temple

A new threat level per difficulty: Unlocks higher-powered gear and additional challenges for the end-game content

New gear: Battlestaff and Dual Crossbows, plus two unique versions of each of them

Balance changes to various items





Minecraft is getting a cereal with codes for in-game clothes https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-is-getting-a-cereal-with-codes-for-in-game-clothes/



The cinnamon-flavored Minecraft cereal is coming in August







Sightings



Mr Beast 100 person building competition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9WUrOX9bKY

Someone beat Minecraft using a real piano – https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-07-someone-beat-minecraft-using-a-piano (BRENT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apt3MinC_MY)

An RGB Minecraft Sign Which Lights Up When Friends Join Your Server: Utilizing A Raspberry Pi Zero https://happygamer.com/an-rgb-minecraft-sign-which-lights-up-when-friends-join-your-server-utilizing-a-raspberry-pi-zero-72187/



Play On Con Minecraft Build competition winner The Crimson thanks to Joe Hills and Duke the Pianist!  https://twitter.com/playoncon/status/1279161103323475969




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Show Notes:

What’s better than the Nether Update?  How about GhostfromTexas guest hosting on the Shaft to talk about it and all the other things related to #Minecraft

About the Guest Host:

GhostfromTexas



* @GhostfromTexas

* https://www.twitch.tv/GhostfromTexas

* https://twitter.com/GhostfromTexas

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Minecraft topics on this episode:



Nether Update!! 1.16 – https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Nether_Update



New blocks

New items

New mobs

New generated structures

New biomes

A New enchantment (Soul Speed: allows players to walk quickly on soul sand.)





PewDiePie reveals when his Minecraft series will return – https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/pewdiepie-reveals-when-his-minecraft-series-will-return-1379669



Sightings



* Listener Contributions bumper from JBJBlaze: https://clyp.it/5t5qbh1t






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Show Notes:

It’s been awhile since we stained Joe Hills reputation by having him on the Shaft, and it’s been too short of a time. Join us as we find out about his journey as a creator and start of a new journey as a full time content creator. The Shaft is about to turn the Joepacity was up.

About the Guest Host:

Joe Hills



* https://www.twitter.com/joehills

* https://youtube.com/joehillsTSD

* https://mixer.com/joe

* https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/seanhills/sean-hills-sings-joe-hills-2

* https://www.twitch.tv/joehills



Minecraft topics on this episode:





* Minecraft Earth R19 – https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037822211-Minecraft-Earth-Patch-Notes

* Minecraft Block Chain – https://www.coindesk.com/enjin-minecraft-plugin-blockchain-assets-servers

* Dev Diaries #1: Nether Update – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnKeTCDpGvY&feature=emb_logo

* Win an RTX Video Card – https://technology.mb.com.ph/2020/06/02/minecraft-contest-offers-palit-geforce-rtx-2080-super-gamerock-graphics-card/

* Minecraft Lego Sets: https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-minecraft-summer-2020-sets-available-now/

* PewDiePie is back? https://www.dexerto.com/minecraft/pewdiepie-changes-minecraft-series-future-after-fan-disappointment-1372763



Sightings



* https://uncensoredlibrary.com/en








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