When will Minecraft 1.8 be released?

The 1.8 of 2014
NOT the Beta

How to time lets plays in fullscreen?

I don't wanna waste my time getting into detail but I want a way to time my lets plays. I want to make a minecraft survival series and I want each episode to be 15 minutes long (roughly) so is there any way I could time it considering I play in fullscreen. It would also help in other games

Laptop comparisons and suggestions?

Please can you rank these laptops for me based on performance for me please and the ability to do light gaming such as playing Minecraft and Total war, my budget is at the very most £700. Any suggestions on other laptops in that price range would also be welcome.

1. Http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-n268sa-15-6-laptop-black-silver-21862441-pdt.html
(This one comes with a free battlefield 4 download though I have serious doubts as to whether or not it could actually play battlefield 4)

2. Http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-n083sa-15-6-laptop-21736663-pdt.html

3. Http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-vivobook-x550ca-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-dark-grey-21712970-pdt.html

4. Http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-n090sa-touchsmart-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-aluminium-black-silver-21750393-pdt.html

5. Http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-touchsmart-15-n065sa-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-21729451-pdt.html

What pc parts should I buy for a photo editing PC under £600?

So later this year I'm going to college and will be studying graphics and art. I need a PC to be able to run graphics programs and do photo editing as well as play some casual games in my free time (minecraft, TF2…). I have friend who can help me assemble a computer from scratch but I need recommendations for parts and what websites to buy them from that comes to under £600.
PS: I'm from the UK so UK websites please, thanks.

Will this run Minecraft smoothly?

I was wondering if this could run Minecraft with 45+ fps

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5-3330 processor
Smart quad-core processing performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it, while increasing energy efficiency when you don't.
8GB system memory for advanced multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth memory to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
SuperMulti DVD/CD burner
Reads and writes to a wide variety of media formats, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM and double-layer DVD.
1TB hard drive for ample file storage space
Holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, HD videos and DVD-quality movies. 5400 rpm spindle speed for standard read/write times.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer
Supports MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard mobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, miniSD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and xD-Picture Card.
2 USB 3.0 ports maximize the latest high-speed devices
Also includes 6 USB 2.0 ports to connect more accessories and peripherals. USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 (at 2.0 speeds) and allow power-off charging for USB devices.
Dual-band wireless and wired network connectivity
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN connects to your network on all current Wi-Fi standards. Gigabit Ethernet LAN port plugs into wired networks.
Bluetooth 4.0 + HS interface syncs with compatible devices
Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the laptop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories
Microsoft Windows 8 operating system
Customize your new Start screen with instant access to the things you care about most, or restore the familiar Windows desktop experience with an improved taskbar and streamlined file management.
Multimedia software package included
CyberLink PowerDVD. Nero 12 Essentials. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2010.
Additional ports
HDMI output for a high-def monitor or HDTV. VGA output. Audio ports for line in and line out.

Help temperature while running games on laptop?

Well i have a lenovo y410p i play games on it sometimes.

i was playing minecraft today and my pc went to 60-68 degrees celcius well this laptop is new bought it 1 week ago. Are those temperatures good?
specs:
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i3/i5/i7 4xxx @ 2.40GHz48 ° C
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
LENOVO VIQY0Y1 (U3E1)
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor (1366x768@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Lenovo)
2048MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (Lenovo)
Storage
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10JPCX-24UE4T0 (SATA)37 °C
Optical Drives
MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ8DB
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

Any good MMORPGs or RPGs out there?

OK so i've been looking around lately for a new game too play but I can't find any I like. I'm looking for a game that allows us to manipulate the undead or fight them or something along the lines of that… Even if I can be a Dark Mage or something would be fine. I just really want to be the essence of darkness if you know what I mean.

The games that I remember I played or continue to play so far:
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Runescape
Smite
Wartune
Dragon Pals
Wizard101
Pirate101
World of Warcraft
Drakensag
Minecraft
League of Legends

Thank you in Advance!

Added (1). Oh and please list games that have a Free to Play status.

Added (2). I guess I should have specified that games that can be played on consoles and pc isn't what i'm looking for so Skyrim Fallout and stuff like that is out… And yes I have played Skyrim and I can't wait til Elder Scroll Online come out sorry for the inconvenience

Where Can I Buy Cheap Computers?

Questions: How old do you have to be to sign up for You Tube?
Can you really get paid from YouTube? If so, how old do you have to be?
What computer runs Minecraft really well with a Computer Recorder running BandiCam or
Minecraft's built in Recorder (Twitch) ?

Details: I'm 14 years old. Birthday is Jan. 1st. Looking to buy a cheap gaming computer that will run Minecraft really well while also running a Recorder like Twitch or BandiCam.

NO ALIENWARE. It got the worst ratings due to either it being really cheesy or people that are idiotic blocking it's fan.

Minecraft streaming problem?

I'm trying to stream minecraft through the integrated streaming software but it keeps stoping saying"issue streaming frame"… I want to stream and i need help

Added (1). i have migrated

How bad is this monitor for gaming?

I'm planning on building my own gaming PC soon. I'm going to play games like BF4, Far Cry 3 and Minecraft. I'll be getting a new monitor after I safe up enough money (I'm 13). How bad will this be for +- 3 months? Thanks!

Tech Specs:

BenQ FP991
19-inch screen, 1280 by 1024 native resolution, 15.8 by 7.2 by 15.4 inches, 12.8 pounds, TFT panel, analog and digital inputs.

Added (1). By the way, it's a square monitor.