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    Minecraft 1.4 Pre-release now Available, Public Update next Week</h1>
    <html><body><p><p><br/> Minecraft 1.4, AKA the Pretty Scary Update, arrives on the 24th of October. Until then, the 1.4 pre-release is available now for download on developer Mojang's site.  <a href="https://uf9.in/">https://uf9.in/</a> Remember, this isn't the public update, so if you'd rather avoid the risk of installing-at-your-own-risk then you only have to wait five more days.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> The Pretty Scary Update brings with it a namesake amount of changes and additions, including a Wither Boss, Witch creature, direct access to server mods, anvils to repair and combining items, as well as an array of other features on top. The Minecraft Wiki has an extensive list of what's been revealed in previous snapshots, which means it gives an in-depth look at what players are likely to see in 1.4.<br/></p></p></body></html>
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