While it doesn't have a very catchy name, Minecraft snapshot 12w36a features quite a few interesting additions. Take this fellow, for example. The Wither skeleton has a sword, instead of the usual bow ...

The Wither is an optional Minecraft boss that can be summoned and defeated on a player's terms. While beating this powerful creature isn't required to complete Survival Mode's story, doing so does ...

In today’s Hardcore Minecraft episode, I built an insanely overpowered Wither Skeleton farm in the Nether! After clearing out a massive fortress and spawn-proofing everything, the results are ...