Sometimes we walk away from the things we were passionate about doing as kids, but that passion never leaves.

Deep inside you can feel the weight of the pit.You’re hacking up your lungs while terrified. You’re trying to spit,but you cannot forget.And you want to but you cannot repentor turn away from all the thoughts and trials you represent. What we believe about ourselves right now is going to serveto read the past aloud but sanctified if you’ve got the nerve.So every wordyou’ve ever uttered, even absurd,goes from your mouth to the people’s. A delightful hors d’oeuvre. Might not be much but the people gather, ready for feasting.They’ll devour your life from childhood while always increasing.They’ll never be ceasing,and even worse, they’ll never be piecingall the clues that point to your built up habits of self-policing. When you were a kid you had some issues, no one denies,but what they ignore is all the good behind all the lies.Good burger with fries.You grew up hoping to impact the livesof those you love, and maybe those you will. But you’re…

Why does it seem like we can’t create anything of value if we aren’t doing it for some return on investment?

I’ve been doing a bit of reading into the trends of blogging in 2022, and it may come as no surprise that most blogging experts say that aimless writing servers no purpose. The author gains nothing, the audience gains nothing. There’s no money to be made, no audience to grow, and no lessons to be learned. Whatever. I don’t care. Why does everything in 2022 have to have some ultimate goal? Why does every bit of effort that someone puts forth have to result in a return of financial or social success? Why can’t I just write a blog post, or make a song, or play a video game just because it brings me joy? No. In 2022, people are pushing for video games to add NFTs so people can make money from what used to be entertainment. Every person who creates something needs to have a Patreon so that they can reap the benefits of the work they put…

Cubed! is an in-game Minecraft convention that people can attend for free. It has its own map, plugins, and a plethora of opportunities for the participants to dive into — such as Youtuber panels, minigame areas, and even interviews with notable figures in the community.

Before MINECON Live (formerly MINECON Earth), there weren’t many Minecraft conventions that tinkered with accessibility. There were live streams of convention floors, but not many used a centralized experience for its convention attendees. There also wasn’t a prevalent use of the game itself to create an available experience to the public, but that changed back in 2012. Cubed! is an in-game Minecraft convention that people can attend for free. It has its own map, plugins, and a plethora of opportunities for the participants to dive into — such as Youtuber panels, minigame areas, and even interviews with notable figures in the community. It is a pretty impressive feat if you put this into perspective: It’s a Minecraft convention held on a server — free of charge — and people have to volunteer, develop, and plan it all out so it can go successfully without much delay. This same convention has continued to do this for eight years running! Cubed! has a…

We pack on a few pounds eating birthday pancakes with the Minecraft Marketplace Team, which has just reached its 2 year anniversary since being launched!

It seems like every few days there’s another big milestone to celebrate in the Minecraft world. Today continues that trend as we pack on a few pounds eating birthday pancakes with the Minecraft Marketplace Team, which has just reached its 2 year anniversary since being launched! For those of you who don’t know, the Minecraft Marketplace is an outlet within the Partner Program where creators are able to sell and distribute their Bedrock Minecraft creations (maps, data packs, skins, and more) to the masses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6bP7SwhY7E The official anniversary of the Markeplace is actually tomorrow, June 1st, but as that lands on a Saturday the celebrations get to happen today before the offices are closed for the weekend. Earlier today we had the pleasure of being able to chat with Quinn Richter, Program Manager of the Minecraft Partner Program, about the Marketplace and its effect on the community. After 2 years of curating content with community creators, developers, artists, and builders,…

For the very first time, Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock have both received the same themed update at the same time.

The Village and Pillage Update has arrived! Well, that’s probably old news by now for most of you by now since the announcements have been hyped up everywhere. But there’s something you may not have noticed or thought about with this release. Something that could set the stage for a very different future in the Minecraft community. For the very first time, Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock have both received the same themed update at the same time. This is bigger news than you might initially realize, because it means that not only do the versions have nearly complete parity on the surface, but that the company is starting to treat them similarly in some very significant ways. This is the first release ever where we’ve updated Java and Bedrock at the same time! I’m so proud of all of my colleagues in Stockholm and Redmond for this excellent update. Love you all! 💜 Hope you enjoy it, Minecrafters! https://t.co/jnASIWopuc…

In just two days I’m celebrating my 1 year anniversary running a Minecraft YouTube channel with a 24 hour live stream.

In just two days I’m celebrating my 1 year anniversary running a Minecraft YouTube channel with a 24 hour live stream. I know. It’s insane, right? A few people have already said as much. Whelp! @anotherguy lost his damn mind. Lol #thedomecam https://t.co/pl1JyC7Bzz — GrinchyOwlGaming (@GrumpyOwlGaming) December 20, 2018 This idea is completely nuts and I support it 100%. I may not be awake through it all, but I’ll still support it in my slumber.— Play.Moosekraft.com (@MoosekraftCom) December 20, 2018 A 24 hour long live stream is a feat that I have never even attempted before, and it’s going to be tough to get through. But, there are some things that I’m doing ahead of time to make sure I can push through the grind and make it to that final countdown. Hopefully, a few of these things may also be helpful for you. The Most Important Things To Consider As I’ve come to learn from the dozen or so…