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{{Infobox Convention
| name = MineCon
| image = [[File:Minecon logo.png]]
| caption =
| status = Active
| venue =
| location = Varies
| country =
| first = 2010
| attendance = 7,500+ in 2013
| events =
| website = {{website|https://minecon.mojang.com/}}
}}
'''MineCon''' is an annual [[Fan convention|convention]] for the video game ''[[Minecraft]]'', hosted by [[Mojang]].<ref name="pcg-2012"/> The first gathering in 2010 was known as '''MinecraftCon'''. The MineCon 2011 convention was held in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] and celebrated the launch of the game with ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels and gaming areas. Over 7,000 fans attended the 2012 convention at the [[Paris]] [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]],<ref name="pcg-2012"/> and over 7,500 fans attended the 2013 convention in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].{{citation needed|date=May 2014}}

== Events by year ==

=== 2010 ===
MinecraftCon 2010 was a gathering of more than 50 people at [[Bellevue, Washington]] on 31 August. [[Markus Persson]] made the meetup when several requests were made for a community meetup, so he called on the community to pick no specific venue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in|title=How about a somewhat spontaneous MinecraftCon 2010 in Bellevue in one week?|first=Markus|last=Persson|work=[[Tumblr]]|date=25 August 2010}}</ref> This was not technically a convention, but some count it as the first ''Minecraft'' convention.

=== 2011 ===

5,000 people attended the first MineCon convention held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, on 18 November 2011.<ref name="mcvuk-paris"/> The convention focused on celebrating the launch of the game and hosted ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels and invited people to play the game with others while at the convention.<ref name="mcvuk-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/minecon-2012-will-be-at-disneyland-paris/0100583|title=Minecon 2012 will be at Disneyland Paris|first=Lauren|last=Wainwright|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> There were keynote speeches from members of the community, building contests, costume contests and exhibits. One of the many events at MineCon was the "Nether Party", an event for those aged 21 and over, featuring [[deadmau5]].

=== 2012 ===
{{External media|video1=[//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw MineCon 2012 Trailer]}}

On 2 August 2012, [[Mojang]] announced that the 2012 MineCon convention would take place in the [[Paris]] [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]] on 24 and 25 November.<ref name="eg-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-02-minecon-2012-will-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=MineCon 2012 will be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Robert|last=Purchese|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="js-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/minecon-2012-going-to-disneyland-paris-this-november/|title=MineCon 2012 going to Disneyland Paris this November|first=JC|last=Fletcher|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> The announcement was made over the social networking platform [[Twitter]] when the game's creator, [[Markus Persson]], posted a short trailer revealing the new convention location.<ref name="eg-paris"/> The video shows Mojang team members wearing Disney paraphernalia, and Persson comments to lead developer [[Jens Bergensten]], "I think they are trying to tell us something".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-02-minecon-2012-to-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=Minecon 2012 to be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Dan|last=Pearson|date=2 August 2012|work=''[[GamesIndustry.biz]]''|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Bergensten, Jens|title=MINECON 2012 Announcement!|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> [[Joystiq]]'s JC Fletcher said that the site was a "step up" from the first MineCon's location in Las Vegas.<ref name="js-paris"/> The second annual convention was the first held outside of the United States, making it available to European fans who might not have been able to attend the first.<ref name="ign-venue">{{cite news|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/02/minecon-2012-dates-and-venue-revealed|title=MineCon 2012 Dates and Venue Revealed|first=Luke|last=Karmali|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> It was held in the wake of ''Minecraft'''s growing popularity as the [[Xbox 360]] version of the game sold 3 million copies.<ref name="ign-venue"/> 2012 was also the start of several in-game unofficial MineCons, notably Virtual Minecon,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetminecraft.com/forums/virtual-minecon-t152014.html|title=CREEPEREVENTS 2013 Virtual Minecon - RECRUITMENT WEEK!|publisher=PlanetMinecraft|date=9 September 2012 |accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> which although an unofficial event, was attended by a member of the Mojang Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/carnalizer/status/267356693904625664|title=carnalizer: In a VIP area at Virtual Minecon|first=Henrik|last=Pettersson|work=[[Twitter]]|date=10 November 2012|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> Many in-game MineCons have announced an intent to return with the start of the next MineCon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.creeperevents.com|title=Virtual Minecon 2013|publisher=Creeperevents.com|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref>

4,500 fans attended the convention in 2012.<ref name="pcg-2012">{{cite journal|title=Minecon celebrates a vast community|last=Francis|first=Tom|date=January 2013|journal=[[PC Gamer (UK)|PC Gamer]]|location=UK|page=11}}</ref> Mojang made several announcements at the 2012 convention. Details about the 1.5 "Redstone" update were revealed as well as information on the game's modding [[API]].<ref name="mcv-over">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvnordic.com/news/read/minecon-2012-is-over/0107067|title=MineCon 2012 is over|first=Mats|last=Nylund|date=27 November 2012|work=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> The Redstone update was planned for release in early March 2013 and included new features added to the redstone [[ore]] in the game. ''Minecraft'' 1.5 has released hoppers, droppers, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2013/03/minecraft-1-5-is-published/|title=Minecraft 1.5 is Published!|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|publisher=Mojang|date=13 March 2013}}</ref>

=== 2013 ===
In April 2013, Lydia Winters revealed that MineCon 2013 would be held in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/320922859411230720|title=LydiaWinters: MINECON will be in the US this year. Sorry dear Brits. I'm not coming to scout locations!|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=7 April 2013|accessdate=20 June 2013}}</ref> [[Jens Bergensten]] later said that it would be on the [[East coast of the United States|east coast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jeb_/status/324813956302647296|title=jeb_: Sorry it's gonna be on the US east coast|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|work=[[Twitter]]|date=18 April 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013}}</ref> On 27 June, it was announced on Mojang's YouTube Channel that MineCon 2013 will be held in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].<ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Geuder, Patrick|title=Where in the World is MINECON 2013?|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNG_Ayqb-ts|date=27 July 2013}}</ref> The website for the [[Orange County Convention Center]] had listed MineCon as an upcoming event in November, with an attendance of 7,500,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center |accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> but then removed the event from the web page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center|accessdate=17 July 2013}}</ref> Tickets went on sale in three batches each of 2,500 tickets on 31 July, 2 August, and 3 August. The first batch of 2,500 tickets sold out in three seconds according to Mojang [[Chief operating officer|COO]] Vu Bui.<ref name=3sec>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vubui/status/362712206640562177|title=vubui: Official numbers now in. #MINECON tickets, batch 1... 2500 tickets sold in 3 seconds.|first=Vu||last=Bui|work=[[Twitter]]|date=31 July 2013}}</ref> The event took place on 2 and 3 November.

=== 2014 ===
On 30 March 2014, Lydia Winters revealed in a tweet that MineCon 2014 would be held in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/450374452383977472|title=LydiaWinters: It's in Europe this year... but maybe next year|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 March 2014}}</ref> Further details have not been announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mineconiw.com/minecon-announcements/2014locationeurope|title=MineconIW.com - 2014 Location? Europe!|date=30 March 2014|author=Mckechnie, Christopher}}</ref>

== MineCon capes ==
At each MineCon, attendees received an exclusive in-game cape. In 2011, attendees received a red cape with a Creeper face in the center, chosen in a vote by the community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-speakers-the-yogscast/|title=MineCon speakers: The Yogscast|first=Lydia|last=Winters|date=27 September 2011|publisher=Mojang|accessdate=10 November 2013}}</ref> In 2012, a dark blue<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/269141575110639617|title=mollstam: Capes for MINECON attendees will be given when the event starts to have as a memory. They are pretty and blue.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=15 November 2012}}</ref> cape with a golden pickaxe in the center, which was spoiled in [[Curse, Inc.|Curse]]'s "Swag Bag" video.<ref>{{cite video|people=Ferguson, Lindsay|title=Minecon 2012- Swag Bag|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCxyyITeQc&t=69s|date=23 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1575374-|title=Could this be the Minecon 2012 Cape? :O|author=Flosstradamus|publisher=Minecraft Forums|date=24 November 2012|accessdate=16 May 2014}}</ref> In 2013, a jade green cape with an elevated piston in the center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/395505852188487680|title=mollstam: E-mails with Minecon 2013 capes have started to go out! Sent to the address used for purchasing tickets.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 October 2013}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://minecon.mojang.com}}
* [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/MineCon MineCon article on the Minecraft wiki]
* [http://mineconparis.tumblr.com/ Official MineCon 2012 Tumblr]
* [http://mineconorlando.tumblr.com Official MineCon 2013 Tumblr]

{{Mojang}}

[[Category:Annual events]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2010]]
[[Category:Video game conventions]]

MineCon

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{{subst:prod|concern=Non-notable outside the minecraft community.
{{Infobox Convention
| name = MineCon
| image = [[File:Minecon logo.png]]
| caption =
| status = Active
| venue =
| location = Varies
| country =
| first = 2010
| attendance = 7,500+ in 2013
| events =
| website = {{website|https://minecon.mojang.com/}}
}}
'''MineCon''' is an annual [[Fan convention|convention]] for the video game ''[[Minecraft]]'', hosted by [[Mojang]].<ref name="pcg-2012"/> The first gathering in 2010 was known as '''MinecraftCon'''. The MineCon 2011 convention was held in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] and celebrated the launch of the game with ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels and gaming areas. Over 7,000 fans attended the 2012 convention at the [[Paris]] [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]],<ref name="pcg-2012"/> and over 7,500 fans attended the 2013 convention in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].{{citation needed|date=May 2014}}

== Events by year ==

=== 2010 ===
MinecraftCon 2010 was a gathering of more than 50 people at [[Bellevue, Washington]] on 31 August. [[Markus Persson]] made the meetup when several requests were made for a community meetup, so he called on the community to pick no specific venue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in|title=How about a somewhat spontaneous MinecraftCon 2010 in Bellevue in one week?|first=Markus|last=Persson|work=[[Tumblr]]|date=25 August 2010}}</ref> This was not technically a convention, but some count it as the first ''Minecraft'' convention.

=== 2011 ===

5,000 people attended the first MineCon convention held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, on 18 November 2011.<ref name="mcvuk-paris"/> The convention focused on celebrating the launch of the game and hosted ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels and invited people to play the game with others while at the convention.<ref name="mcvuk-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/minecon-2012-will-be-at-disneyland-paris/0100583|title=Minecon 2012 will be at Disneyland Paris|first=Lauren|last=Wainwright|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> There were keynote speeches from members of the community, building contests, costume contests and exhibits. One of the many events at MineCon was the "Nether Party", an event for those aged 21 and over, featuring [[deadmau5]].

=== 2012 ===
{{External media|video1=[//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw MineCon 2012 Trailer]}}

On 2 August 2012, [[Mojang]] announced that the 2012 MineCon convention would take place in the [[Paris]] [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]] on 24 and 25 November.<ref name="eg-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-02-minecon-2012-will-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=MineCon 2012 will be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Robert|last=Purchese|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="js-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/minecon-2012-going-to-disneyland-paris-this-november/|title=MineCon 2012 going to Disneyland Paris this November|first=JC|last=Fletcher|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> The announcement was made over the social networking platform [[Twitter]] when the game's creator, [[Markus Persson]], posted a short trailer revealing the new convention location.<ref name="eg-paris"/> The video shows Mojang team members wearing Disney paraphernalia, and Persson comments to lead developer [[Jens Bergensten]], "I think they are trying to tell us something".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-02-minecon-2012-to-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=Minecon 2012 to be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Dan|last=Pearson|date=2 August 2012|work=''[[GamesIndustry.biz]]''|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Bergensten, Jens|title=MINECON 2012 Announcement!|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> [[Joystiq]]'s JC Fletcher said that the site was a "step up" from the first MineCon's location in Las Vegas.<ref name="js-paris"/> The second annual convention was the first held outside of the United States, making it available to European fans who might not have been able to attend the first.<ref name="ign-venue">{{cite news|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/02/minecon-2012-dates-and-venue-revealed|title=MineCon 2012 Dates and Venue Revealed|first=Luke|last=Karmali|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> It was held in the wake of ''Minecraft'''s growing popularity as the [[Xbox 360]] version of the game sold 3 million copies.<ref name="ign-venue"/> 2012 was also the start of several in-game unofficial MineCons, notably Virtual Minecon,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetminecraft.com/forums/virtual-minecon-t152014.html|title=CREEPEREVENTS 2013 Virtual Minecon - RECRUITMENT WEEK!|publisher=PlanetMinecraft|date=9 September 2012 |accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> which although an unofficial event, was attended by a member of the Mojang Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/carnalizer/status/267356693904625664|title=carnalizer: In a VIP area at Virtual Minecon|first=Henrik|last=Pettersson|work=[[Twitter]]|date=10 November 2012|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> Many in-game MineCons have announced an intent to return with the start of the next MineCon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.creeperevents.com|title=Virtual Minecon 2013|publisher=Creeperevents.com|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref>

4,500 fans attended the convention in 2012.<ref name="pcg-2012">{{cite journal|title=Minecon celebrates a vast community|last=Francis|first=Tom|date=January 2013|journal=[[PC Gamer (UK)|PC Gamer]]|location=UK|page=11}}</ref> Mojang made several announcements at the 2012 convention. Details about the 1.5 "Redstone" update were revealed as well as information on the game's modding [[API]].<ref name="mcv-over">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvnordic.com/news/read/minecon-2012-is-over/0107067|title=MineCon 2012 is over|first=Mats|last=Nylund|date=27 November 2012|work=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> The Redstone update was planned for release in early March 2013 and included new features added to the redstone [[ore]] in the game. ''Minecraft'' 1.5 has released hoppers, droppers, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2013/03/minecraft-1-5-is-published/|title=Minecraft 1.5 is Published!|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|publisher=Mojang|date=13 March 2013}}</ref>

=== 2013 ===
In April 2013, Lydia Winters revealed that MineCon 2013 would be held in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/320922859411230720|title=LydiaWinters: MINECON will be in the US this year. Sorry dear Brits. I'm not coming to scout locations!|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=7 April 2013|accessdate=20 June 2013}}</ref> [[Jens Bergensten]] later said that it would be on the [[East coast of the United States|east coast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jeb_/status/324813956302647296|title=jeb_: Sorry it's gonna be on the US east coast|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|work=[[Twitter]]|date=18 April 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013}}</ref> On 27 June, it was announced on Mojang's YouTube Channel that MineCon 2013 will be held in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].<ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Geuder, Patrick|title=Where in the World is MINECON 2013?|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNG_Ayqb-ts|date=27 July 2013}}</ref> The website for the [[Orange County Convention Center]] had listed MineCon as an upcoming event in November, with an attendance of 7,500,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center |accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> but then removed the event from the web page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center|accessdate=17 July 2013}}</ref> Tickets went on sale in three batches each of 2,500 tickets on 31 July, 2 August, and 3 August. The first batch of 2,500 tickets sold out in three seconds according to Mojang [[Chief operating officer|COO]] Vu Bui.<ref name=3sec>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vubui/status/362712206640562177|title=vubui: Official numbers now in. #MINECON tickets, batch 1... 2500 tickets sold in 3 seconds.|first=Vu||last=Bui|work=[[Twitter]]|date=31 July 2013}}</ref> The event took place on 2 and 3 November.

=== 2014 ===
On 30 March 2014, Lydia Winters revealed in a tweet that MineCon 2014 would be held in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/450374452383977472|title=LydiaWinters: It's in Europe this year... but maybe next year|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 March 2014}}</ref> Further details have not been announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mineconiw.com/minecon-announcements/2014locationeurope|title=MineconIW.com - 2014 Location? Europe!|date=30 March 2014|author=Mckechnie, Christopher}}</ref>

== MineCon capes ==
At each MineCon, attendees received an exclusive in-game cape. In 2011, attendees received a red cape with a Creeper face in the center, chosen in a vote by the community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-speakers-the-yogscast/|title=MineCon speakers: The Yogscast|first=Lydia|last=Winters|date=27 September 2011|publisher=Mojang|accessdate=10 November 2013}}</ref> In 2012, a dark blue<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/269141575110639617|title=mollstam: Capes for MINECON attendees will be given when the event starts to have as a memory. They are pretty and blue.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=15 November 2012}}</ref> cape with a golden pickaxe in the center, which was spoiled in [[Curse, Inc.|Curse]]'s "Swag Bag" video.<ref>{{cite video|people=Ferguson, Lindsay|title=Minecon 2012- Swag Bag|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCxyyITeQc&t=69s|date=23 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1575374-|title=Could this be the Minecon 2012 Cape? :O|author=Flosstradamus|publisher=Minecraft Forums|date=24 November 2012|accessdate=16 May 2014}}</ref> In 2013, a jade green cape with an elevated piston in the center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/395505852188487680|title=mollstam: E-mails with Minecon 2013 capes have started to go out! Sent to the address used for purchasing tickets.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 October 2013}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://minecon.mojang.com}}
* [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/MineCon MineCon article on the Minecraft wiki]
* [http://mineconparis.tumblr.com/ Official MineCon 2012 Tumblr]
* [http://mineconorlando.tumblr.com Official MineCon 2013 Tumblr]

{{Mojang}}

[[Category:Annual events]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2010]]
[[Category:Video game conventions]]