1.8 Update

Yet again another update comes to us. This update is the 1.8 update. This update is planned to change the entire enchanting system, some new blocks, and a few other things. The previous update added a lot of new biomes and a few new blocks like stained clay and stained glass. This update there will be a new "slime block". Apparently you will be able to bounce on it or something like that. This seems like a pretty cool new block. The enchanting system is being completely changed also. Currently, it costs 30 levels of xp to enchant an item to have the best chance at getting something good. With the new update, enchanting will cost xp and some items, probably gold. However, it will cost less to enchant. You will need to have 30+ levels, however the actual enchant will only cost 3 levels and some gold. Also, it will only cost 1 level to rename an item with an anvil. This will make it a lot easier to rename lots of things. Another new block that they are going to add is a granite block. It's main use is just for decoration. Here is a link to all the planned features for future updates: http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Upcoming_features