Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0 (preview)

A special pre-release version of Alpha v1.2.0 was privately given to PC Gamer and IndieGames.com.Halloween update previews are up – The Word of Notch, October 29, 2010 Multiple differences between this preview and the officially-released Alpha v1.2.0 can be seen in the released footage.
== Differences from Alpha v1.2.0 ==
* The Nether
** Referred to as the Slip
* Zombie Pigman
** Has the original blood texture, instead of the slime/decay.
** Runs around making pig noises, and makes zombie noises when hurt.
** Don't have their arms up like a zombie, and they are not wielding a sword either.
* Glowstone
** Drops itself instead of glowstone dust.
* Ghast
** Does not have any sound effects.
== 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.
== Gallery ==
=== PC Gamer ===
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-1-590x409.jpg|Ghasts and a Nether portal.
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-2-590x412.jpg|Ghasts attack.
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Biomes-1.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Forest-Fire-2.jpg
Biometest.png
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Damned-2.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Damned-Eat.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Slip-Cavern.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Brittle-Gold.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Lava-Cascade.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Slip.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Lava-Fall.jpg
Minecraft-Halloween-Update-Lava-Lake.jpg
=== IndieGames.com ===
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) The Slip.jpg
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) Slip gate.jpg
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) Slip gate activated.jpg
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) Slip gate entering.jpg
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) The Slip 2.jpg
Alpha v1.2.0 (preview) Glowstone blob.jpg
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