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Minecraft Shields Up! [Episode 219]

The Shaft is a weekly show covering tips, stories, and the latest news &amp; updates in Minecraft. Interviews from notable Minecraft celebs such as Yogscast, Carl Manneh, CaptainSparklez, SeaNanners, SlyFox, PaulSoaresJr and even Notch! Grab your pickaxe and head down into the Shaft. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shaft/support

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Show Notes:
Tonight on the show, Acoustic! We’re talking Minecraft with one of your favorites! Welcome, to The Shaft.
Follow here at these places:

* Twitch: https://t.co/rwlOIEGgFj?amp=1
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/acoust1c_
* YouTube: https://youtube.com/acoucraft

 
Minecraft topics on this episode:

(Audio clip available) Combat Test Version 6 – https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/i5cvlh/combat_test_version_6/?utm_medium=android_app&utm;_source=share
Jurassic World DLC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnSitmxk8c
Switch Update is causing problems:  https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/08/fans_arent_happy_with_the_state_of_minecraft_on_switch_but_mojang_is_rolling_out_a_hotfix

Crafting a Crafting System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F5yx3DZLSE
Sightings

I’ve been practicing… (reddit short video clip): https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/i7sbb5/ive_been_practicing/
Dumb mobs resource pack: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/i7umtr/dumb_mobs_resource_pack_is_done/
Grats to GeorgeNotFOund on 2million subs – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfOakuOT5dY



Minecraft News & Updates with Special Guest: Acoustic [Episode 235]

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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Discussing, Sushi, Mods and Minecraft with Special Guest: pahimar[Episode 234]

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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Special Guest: AntVenom [Episode 233]

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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The Shaft CCXXXII – Minecraft News, Updates, and Discussions [Episode 232]

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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Minecraft Shields Up! [Episode 219]

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