How do games choose what version they are in?

How do games choose what version they are in? Like minecraft was in 1.7.5 and then lets say it goes up to 1.8.5 how do they choose that? Why not version 1.8 how did they choose that number?

Minecraft Resource pack

I've tried to get a minecraft resource pack and Downloaded the file (it was.zip) and it gave me a bunch of folders of the resource pack. Then I dragged all the files and placed them in my resource packs folder. Then I opened my minecraft and I checked my resource packs and all it has is default. What am I doing wrong?

Which of these laptops do you recommend?

So I'm buying a new laptop soon, and I'm aiming from microcenter because those are the best prices I can find. Here's what I'm looking for:

It has to put up with gaming. I5, or i7 preferably, 8g or more of RAM, not sure what video card to ger but I've been recommended NVIDEA 780, and if I could get a touch screen I'd like it but it's not a deal breaker.

Now, the games I'm looking to play are like Skyrim, Minecraft, Portal, etc etc general tough gaming, not much online gaming but nothing major like battlefield. I want to play without restricting quality. As an artist the tough screen would be great but I can live without it. These are the laptops that I've found that are sort of what I'm looking for. If you think one of these is the best choice, or if you can recommend one to me, that'd be cool. My budget is probably max 1300 and it really needs to be a laptop this time.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/423494/VAIO_Fit_15_155_Laptop_Computer_-_Steel_Black

http://www.microcenter.com/product/414543/GE70_2OE-017US_173_Laptop_Computer_-_Black-Red

This, if it was the 780 would be perfection. If I can put a 780 in it at some point that would be awesome, and maybe I could make the price work.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/421753/XPS_15_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Silver_Aluminum

Minecraft lagging after awhile?

So I recently re-installed my OS due to a weird corruption it had… Anyways, but ever since that Minecraft has been acting very weird, basically I'll play the game lagless for about 10-15 minutes then suddenly the FPS drops from like 60 to 0… And it won't stop, and it only gets worse and worse and worse! Sometimes restarting Minecraft helps, sometimes it doesn't. And I don't understand what the problem is. Here's my specs:

CPU: Intel i5 2500K
GPU: Nvidia GTX 560 TI
RAM: 8GB G.skill 1333Mhz
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT

I have Java 64-BIT installed, I've tried allocating more RAM to the game but it doesn't help. Looking at the performance tab in Task manager, my CPU/RAM doesn't go up during the time this happens so I don't think they're the cause, I don't know what's wrong. Can anyone help? This is annoying… I've tried doing some googling but nothings working!

How to install DsCraft on my 3DS using a SD card?

I wanted to play minecraft on my 3DS so I searched it up and found DScraft. I thought this looks cool and I went in and tried to install it. It turns out nobody Knows how to install it on an SD card. If you have the answer I would appreciate if you would answer.

SD card: Toshiba 2GB SD memory card.

How to change the game mode in a downloaded minecraft survival map?

Ok, here's my problem: I downloaded this survival map for minecraft. I need to change this map to creative. The problem is, though, that whenever I try doing /gamemode 1, I get a message that says I don't have permission to use this command. Is there any way around this? All helpful answers will be highly appreciated.

What Sandbox Game Should I Get?

I love Sandbox games, so GTA came to my mind. My parents said no, because of killing cops and sexual content. I already play Minecraft, but I'm looking for a sandbox game that doesn't have a lot of sexual content, and if it does, no graphic nudity, or it should be avoided easily. Any thoughts? I heard Assassin's Creed 2 is a great one. What do you think?

Added (1). I'm looking for a game that takes place in the city like GTA, or something like Red Dead Redemption. I can't play RDR, but since it is Western, I should be able to get it next year. I can play any games, no matter the rating (E-M) just no GTA.

Best free roam survival-based RPGs?

I'm getting my first gaming PC this summer and it should be able to run just about anything i can throw at it. I was wondering if anyone has any recommended games similar to Minecraft, DayZ, Wurm Online, (looking forward to) Elder Scrolls Online, and other games that are free roam survival-based RPGs

Why does minecraft give me motion sickness?

Minecraft is the only game to ever give me motion sickness. I play tons of first person shooters but they have never given me a problem. I only ever feel nauseated when I play minecraft.

How to expand my youtube audience?

On youtube my channel is NSL Offical and I've been uploading for a couple of days now. No one has been subscribing. I upload gameplay of cod and minecraft so I need help.