5 Things You Didn"t Know About Minecraft on PS4 - http://clapway.com/2016/01/24/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-minecraft-on-ps4-123/

Minecraft, on multiple platforms including the PS4, is a very well-known game. Users have spent countless hours playing this game, and they know the ins and outs of this game. However, here are five things that even the most hardcore Minecraft gamers probably were not aware of.

1: HIT BOX

This first trick is strictly for PC users, and not for PS4 users. When playing Minecraft on your PC, if you press F3 and B simultaneously then you will see the hitboxes of enemies appear. This is significant because sometimes hit boxes are random. Keep this trick in mind the next time you see an enemy.

2: DESTROYING SNOW

For the people who hate snow, this next one is for you. If you ever see a boat on land, push it into a pile of snow. Once you do this, you will see the snow disappear and rejoice in the fact that Winter is over!

3: DENYING TNT

One of the most irritating features of Minecraft is TNT boxes. They can be useful, but they can also be deadly. Well, all you have to do is put one single block of glass next to one, and it will absorb almost 100 percent of the impact. TNT’s will never be a problem again!

4: SWIM UP A WATER STREAM

Now, we turn to the feature that completely defies gravity! When you place multiple chests on top of one another, as well as placing a water stream in between them, you can actually flow up the stream.

5: STOP ZOMBIES AND CREEPERS

Minecraft has the perfect antidote to the zombie apocalypse, and it is carpet! When you place a carpet on top of a fence, zombies and creepers can not get past it. This allows users to trap all of these disgusting creatures, and remain safe in the war against zombies!

5 Things You Didn"t Know About Minecraft on PS4

Minecraft Porn is More Popular than GTA 5 Porn on Pornhub - http://clapway.com/2016/01/21/minecraft-porn-is-more-popular-than-gta-5-porn-on-pornhub-123/

Minecraft has sold over 70 million copies since 2009. It is one of the best-loved video games in history. The title is popular with people of all ages. It inspires a lot of creativity and craftiness and has given gamers a lot of laughs. It’s also a popular keyword on Pornhub, alongside GTA 5.

The Search for Minecraft Porn is the Fastest Growing in 2016

This has become so popular that YouTube users like FuturisticHub have recreated it through animation. Full videos of what you may find on Pornhub are even available on YouTube. While it may look humorous to many, it’s kind of alarming.

Pornhub declared that since January 2014, searches from Minecraft have grown 326%. 108% of this growth happened in 2015. The reason for this can be tied back to the many developments within the franchise. This includes Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang, the release of the game’s smartphone app. This app is still the best selling app in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Minecraft is Getting a Different Kind of Love

Because the game got so much hype through 2015, it’s possible the obsession carried into websites like Pornhub. This isn’t the only video game that’s popular in their keywords, but it’s particularly interesting. The searches saw a special spike with the release of the fake version of new game’s app. According to Pornhub data, searches for related porn went up 291%. When a new version of the game was announced to include in the new Microsoft HoloLens, searches went up 154%.

These numbers don’t mean that there’s that much porn related to the game out there, just that there’s a lot of people who want it. Related keywords included ‘Minecraft hentai’ and ‘minecraft animation’, as well as ‘minecraft true love’.

What Does This Mean for the Franchise and Pornhub?

In short words, it means people are freaky, and that marketing and advertising do a lot more than we give it credit for. There are many video games that are popular search words on this platform, but Minecraft could just be a step too far. Other popular keywords include ‘GTA 5’, ‘Fallout 4’, ‘Clash of Clans’ and ‘Call of Duty’.

Minecraft Porn is More Popular than GTA 5 Porn on Pornhub

Microsoft and Minecraft Hit the Classroom - http://clapway.com/2016/01/19/microsoft-and-minecraft-hit-the-classroom-123/

Microsoft acquired Mojang, best known for making Minecraft, back in 2014. After releasing an incredibly successful app version of the game, Microsoft and Minecraft are headed to kid’s classrooms.

Step Aside, Google and Apple – Microsoft Brings Minecraft to the Classroom

Google and Apple have a solid hold when it comes to educational apps and platforms. Microsoft is hoping to get some of that spotlight. The company is launching MinecraftEdu, which is a revamped version of the beloved game, especially for educational use. The platform is already in use in over 40 countries and 7,000 classrooms altogether.

MinecraftEdu was developed Teacher Gaming, a Finnish startup. Microsoft is now making moves to acquire the platform though they did not share details on how much they were paying for it. The corporation has said that they are not looking to acquire the young Finnish company.

Minecraft is for Everyone

The very premise of the original Minecraft game is accessible when it comes to education. The game is about building, and it teaches basic concepts about anatomy, earth sciences, math, and literature. Its applications are easy to connect with children in elementary or middle school. Some institutions use the platform to recreate historical sites and events. Other instructors have used it for scientific applications, where students showed understanding of circuit building.

Some people just play Minecraft for fun. Although the game has a pretty retro look and feel, there are many die-hard fans all over the world. The recently released game app is the top paid app on the Google Play and Apple Store. What’s more, Minecraft is the best-selling PC game of all time. There are over 5 billion hours of Minecraft gameplay on YouTube, with more than 160 million views.

Can Microsoft Kick Apple and Google Out of Schools?

By acquiring MinecraftEdu, Microsoft has one more way to take advantage of the success of the game. This also brings Microsoft to the eyes of children, who can recognize an iPhone or iPad faster than anyone. The corporation does have platforms like Office 365 Education available for free for teachers and students, as well as Skype. But they face a lot of competition from Google, whose Apps for Education are being used by more than 50 million students. An Education Edition of Minecraft would bring Microsoft more presence in the education sector.

This edition of the game can be accessed from a school-wide platform with a log-in ID in any school computer or personal device would cost $5 annually per student for full access to the game. This might encounter some criticism because it will narrow the amount of schools willing or able to bring it into their classrooms. Discounts will be available.

 

Microsoft and Minecraft Hit the Classroom

Five Most Amazing Ways to Die in Minecraft - http://clapway.com/2016/01/13/five-most-amazing-ways-to-die-in-minecraft/

There are certainly many ways to die in Minecraft, and many of those deaths are amazing. Here are the five most amazing ways to die in Minecraft.

There are Five Most Amazing Ways to Die in Minecraft

DEATH BY THE GHAST

The Ghast is a huge floating mob that hangs around The Nether. There are many in the game and they look very cuddly and cute. The problem is that they are more viscous than they look. They will instantly go from cute to deadly when they start chucking fireballs at you. Also, that voice is just pure evil!

DEATH BY TNT

This one is pretty self-explanatory, but it will kill a lot of people. This is particularity evident for gamers who are new to the game because they are not cautious enough. Don’t try to escape the TNT either because you will find it everywhere. This is a beautiful way to kill a noob!

DEATH BY DROWNING

If Minecraft answered one thing for all gamers it is that they still can not breathe underwater. This is not Super Mario Bros and you can not breathe underwater. If you happen to be underwater for too long, your breath meter will eventually run out and you will die an epic death.

DEATH BY FALLING

Just as you can not breathe underwater in Minecraft, you can also not fly. No, you are not Superman in this game and if you fall from a building from a certain height, you will die. So, be careful when you want to climb a huge building that you do not slip and fall because you will see the death screen.

DEATH BY THE ENDERDRAGON

Let me say one thing, screw this boss! The Enderdragon will kill you, and trust me he will enjoy doing it. Special conditions need to be achieved to face this dragon, and when you do be prepared to have nightmares. His flame breath is absolutely ridiculous, he has an amazing amount of health, and he can regenerate his health by Ender crystals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6j0RV8EXss

Five Most Amazing Ways to Die in Minecraft

Apple Shuts Down Minecraft, Fans Are Confused - http://clapway.com/2016/01/09/apple-shuts-down-minecraft-fans-are-confused-123/

After reaching Top 10 on the Apple App Store, Minecraft: Pocket Edition 2 has been taken out of the server completely. It reached the #4 spot of best selling apps on iTunes. The reason? It was an absolute scam.

Fans Got the Minecraft Catch Quickly

The app was sketchy from the first moment, with a $10.99 price tag. Fans were confused by the release, but most caught on to the lie quickly. Thankfully, it didn’t surpass the first and legitimate Minecraft: Pocket Edition or Minecraft:  game rankings. Apple also caught on to the ruse quickly and took it down before anyone else lost some serious money.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition 2 had been available for weeks already. This brought in the App Store’s screening process to serious question. The game itself looks absolutely nothing like Minecraft, even featuring Scorpion from the original Mortal Kombat game. From the screenshots in reviews of the game, it even looks like players have to fight zombies.

The Mind Behind Minecraft: Pocket Edition 2, Viktor Todorov

The creator of this shameless game went under the alias ‘Scott Cawthorn’. As in, Five Night at Freddy’s Scott Cawthon. What’s more, Todorov had already used his fake name to release mobile ports of Five Nights at Freddy’s and Mortal Kombat – New Season. Both of which are fake.

There was obviously no word from Microsoft about a new Minecraft game. As such, fans managed to catch on to the lie very quickly since there was no official release statement. This is one more piece of evidence to show that people should be very mindful of what they buy on app stores. After all, Microsoft spent millions of dollars on Mojan for this kind of sequel to such a great game. Fans and enthusiasts will hear about new Minecraft game the second they release news about it, because it’s that kind of franchise.

Apple App Store Screening Process

This event highlights a few curious things. How does Apple approve or disapprove of the apps going into their stores? It looks like there’s not much to it. We could expect a revision of the app submission terms as soon as this is dealt with. All in all, people should be more aware of what they buy on app stores. Who spends $11 on a single app anyway?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLCk0n90E10

Apple Shuts Down Minecraft, Fans Are Confused

Minecraft Changes Children"s Lives - http://clapway.com/2015/11/20/minecraft-changes-childrens-lives123/

Though many individuals assume of Minecraft as an enjoyable game, few consider it a teaching tool. Christina Noel, an assistant teacher at the School of Teacher Education, decided to start a club that combined Minecraft, autistic students and neurotypicals as a means to help children with autism range condition learn social abilities together with their neurotypical peers.

The Details of the Study

The Minecraft Club ran from Sept. 3 to Nov. 5 in the Educational Resources Center in Ransdell Hall. It contained 15 Minecraft followers ages 7 to 12. Regarding fifty percent of the children had been detected with autism, and the various other fifty percent were regarded neurotypical. Noel purchased Minecraft web servers so kids in the club might specifically make use of the maps they constructed instead of playing via the website.

The Minecraft Club Encouraged Teamwork and Communication

Several of the maps had numerous levels that required teamwork and also communication in order for the students to get to the next level. One level even had a puzzle one student would certainly assist others with, but leaders could not proceed themselves until those moving with the maze had passed with as well as opened the doorway.

A Great Place for All Kids

According to the students, it’s a quite friendly setting. It’s not filled like a math class, as well as the students can take a seat. Nancy Hulan, an assistant teacher in the School of Teacher Education, claimed her 6-year-old son Henry, one of the neurotypical individuals, appreciated his time at the club and also made several brand-new close friends. This just goes to show how great of a tool video games can be, encouraging learning and community for people of all ages.

Minecraft Changes Children"s Lives

Minecraft Tutorial Will Teach Coding - http://clapway.com/2015/11/16/minecraft-tutorial-will-teach-coding123/

Microsoft and Code.org Team Up to Bring Minecraft Tutorial

In a partnership between Microsoft and Code.org, Minecraft becomes an educator in programming and coding aimed for kids, but really viable for all generations. Last year, Microsoft bought Swedish based game development studio Mojang, and they plan to collaborate with Code.org to bring in an educational approach.

Mojang, which is notorious for their work on Minecraft, is to host a Minecraft tutorial with Code.org that offers coding lessons on Code.org’s website. This will mark the third annual Hour of Code campaign. This campaign will run from December 7-13, which they have named Computer Science Education Week.

Minecraft Tutorial

Minecraft Tutorial: Coding For Ages Six and Higher

This program hopes to introduce young kids to programming and the basics of coding through Minecraft, which is a fun and accessible tool. They will have to go through 14 challenges to master the lessons.

Microsoft CEO shared that a crucial part of Microsoft’s mission is to empower the population with everything technology has to offer. With this Minecraft tutorial, they hope to permeate creativity and combine it with programming and coding. Microsoft hopes to host a series of Hour of Code events around the globe through Microsoft stores, offices and other facilities.

Minecraft is Really Popular, So A Minecraft Tutorial Could Be a Hit

Minecraft has a great popularity rate across different age groups and demographics, and it will make for a fun, collaborative way to help children learn the basics of programming and coding, which has become an increasingly influential part of education.

This Minecraft tutorial can inspire younger generations to make their own apps, their own games and even make them curious about robotics and inspire them to write their own code and learn about other coding languages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55jADN4Y7Pg

Minecraft Tutorial Will Teach Coding

Minecraft: Story Mode"s Character - Gender-Neutral - http://clapway.com/2015/11/12/critics-call-minecraft-story-mode-promising123/

Minecraft: Story Mode is going on an experimental stage by incorporating the beloved build-it-yourself structure it’s always had with a story. Telltale Game’s renowned series has caused quite a bit of stir, first with the announcement of gender-neutral main character Jesse, whose appearance and gender can be changed according to players’ preferences.

Minecraft: Story Mode Previews First Two Episodes

The first two episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode has received mixed to positive reviews. Naturally, gamers who step out of games like GTA or The Walking Dead may find Minecraft: Story Mode a tad less exciting, but the classic storyline that the episode follows is both timeless and comforting. The canonical story is not original: a group of young heroes are set on a quest to save the world by an elder power, but beta players have said that despite that, Minecraft: Story Mode is surprisingly engaging and players spent a considerable amount of time on ever decision made.

Critics have called this start to the game promising to say the least, judging by The Order of the Stone and Assembly Required. Minecraft: Story Mode has left some critics wanting more, while others praised the family-friendliness of it. Minecraft: Story Mode is sure to grab the hearts of those who become invested in the story, which is still loose compared to other narrative adventure games. While it is not dramatic, reviewers call Minecraft: Story Mode has signature nostalgic jokes, and The Order of the Stone brings a refreshing twist to the series.

Minecraft: Story Mode Could Completely Change the Nature of the Series

The beauty of Minecraft: Story Mode could lie in it’s simplicity. The narrative is simple and is filled with individual quests that give it the Minecraft feel, but there’s plenty of spectacle and drama to be enjoyed. If this works well, the Minecraft series could start to make a shift onto narrative, and that may not be a bad thing.

While gamers might feel Minecraft: Story Mode is unfamiliar, the change could be very welcome. The fact that the story and the player-driven aspects meet halfway could make for a refreshing change for seasoned players, and may even make Minecraft: Story Mode more accessible to new and younger or even older fans.

The third episode in the Minecraft: Story Mode series is titled ‘The Last Place You Look’, and it goes live November 13.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9VVZoRnSC0

Minecraft: Story Mode"s Character - Gender-Neutral