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Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0 (preview)

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Minecraft Alpha v1.2.0
(preview)
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A special preview of Alpha v1.2.0 was privately given to PC Gamer[1] and IndieGames.com.[2][3] Multiple differences between this preview and the officially-released Alpha v1.2.0 can be seen in the released footage.

Differences from the full release

The Nether

  • Referred to as the Slip.[4]

Zombie pigman

  • Has the original blood texture, instead of the slime/decay.[5]
  • Runs around making pig noises, and makes zombie noises when hurt.
  • Does not have their arms up like a zombie, and do not wield a golden sword.

Glowstone

Ghast

  • Does not have any sound effects.

Leaves

  • Leaf decay is still enabled as opposed to the official release of Alpha 1.2.0.

Videos

PC Gamer

A preview of part 1 was released on October 29, 2010.

A preview of part 2 was released on October 29, 2010.

IndieGames.com

A preview was released on October 29, 2010.

Slipgate linkage between Overworld and Slip.

PC Gamer

IndieGames.com

  • The Nether
    The Nether
  • Unlit Nether portal
    Unlit Nether portal
  • Lit Nether portal
    Lit Nether portal
  • Player entering a Nether portal
    Player entering a Nether portal
  • The Nether terrain
    The Nether terrain
  • Glowstone blob
    Glowstone blob

References

  1. ↑ "Minecraft Halloween Update hands-on" (Archive) by Tom Francis, October 29, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Hands-On With the Minecraft Halloween Update" (archived) by Michael Rose – IndieGames.com, October 29, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Halloween update previews are up" (archived) – The Word of Notch, Tumblr, October 29, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Minecraft Halloween Update Slipgate Adventures 1" – PCGamer on YouTube, October 29, 2010
  5. ↑ "Minecraft Halloween Update - Slipgate Adventures 2.avi" – PCGamer on YouTube, October 29, 2010

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