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Potatoman Seeks the Troof isn't a live-action agriculture roleplaying game as its trailer would lead us to believe (unfortunately), but it does look intriguing in its own right (fortunately). Potatoman comes from indie developer Pixeljam, and it's available for PC and Mac now, solo for $3, or in a variety of fresh Pixeljam bundles, spanning the Trilogy, Octology and Holiday Bonus.

The Trilogy costs $5 and includes Potatoman, Planeteri and the Bitku beta. The Octology doesn't include any squid-like sea creatures, but it does have all three games in the Trilogy, along with Snowball, Marathon of Doom, the Potatoman soundtrack, Pixeljams Volume 1 album and Dino Run SE. For $15, grab the Holiday Bonus, which includes all of the above goodies, along with the Dino Run text adventure and Beezlebuds alpha.

The above cinematic trailer for Potatoman Seeks the Troof, however, is completely free.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>farmingmacpcpixeljampotatoespotatoman-seeks-the-troofWed, 26 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Minecraft snapshot adds 'Wither Boss,' baked potatoes and invisibility potions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/latest-minecraft-snapshot-adds-wither-boss-baked-potatoes-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/latest-minecraft-snapshot-adds-wither-boss-baked-potatoes-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/latest-minecraft-snapshot-adds-wither-boss-baked-potatoes-and/#comments Latest Minecraft snapshot adds 'Wither Boss,' baked potatoes and invisibility potions
The latest install-at-your-own-risk Minecraft update (snapshot "12w34a") is now available over at the official Mojang blog. Once installed, several fundamental changes are made to the way maps and nether portals function. You'll also get some new items, things to make from said items, and probably the coolest creature ever.

Dubbed the "Wither Boss," this new baddie is a three-headed floating skeleton torso that shoots exploding skulls from each head. It does not appear as though the creature actually exists anywhere in game yet, but the files are all there, waiting to be hacked in if you've got some kind of death wish (as seen in the demonstration video above by Sethbling).

This update also adds potatoes and carrots, the former a reagent for baked potatoes and the latter a key ingredient in invisibility potions, of all things. Splashing the potion will make you and any surrounding mobs invisible, but will not affect your armor or any items you happen to be carrying. Meanwhile, splashing a baked potato on yourself would just be silly.

JoystiqLatest Minecraft snapshot adds 'Wither Boss,' baked potatoes and invisibility potions originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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