At the moment you only get XP when you hack a sheep or other mob into little pieces. This mod enables XP for many other activities in the game, including mining certain ores. This seems like a great idea as it will provide added incentive for mining rather than mob grinding and extends the XP rewards system in a way that makes sense. More on this mod when it’s available!

A hilariously adapted Minecraft video version of the classic Simpsons tv show opening sequence.

You will have noticed that wooden doors and chests sound like they need some oil, here’s a video with all the new sound effects in one easy location. Aside from the Endermen sounds, which have been met with widespread approval and simultaneous horror, not all of these are considered winners. Personally the slurping ‘drinking’ sound makes me want to punch something.