Wow, March has been a crazy milestone month for me!

First, my YouTube channel passed 1,000 subscribers, then Mine Blocks reaches 4,000 likes on Facebook, and now I have 500 fans on Newgrounds.

Your support means a lot to me, and I appreciate having friends and fans as amazing as you guys!

While I'm at it, I might as well give you a short update on everything:
- As of lately, I've been working on multiplayer for Mine Blocks 2. There is some significant progress, but there's still a really long way to go. Most of my friends run it perfectly, although some randomly disconnect... or other strange stuff happens.
- I've also been working on Mine Blocks. Unfortunately, the update is going really slow due to some big changes I've made to redstone and collision. This update will probably take a lot of time.
- Did you hear about FLIPTRIS, my most recent release? I will eventually get around to adding medals and high scores to it, and uploading it to Newgrounds. I've been preoccupied though :)
- I'm making new tracks too! They sound pretty good! I'll get around to finishing and uploading them soon, as well.
- I've started some other cool projects, but they're going pretty slow as well. Everything is slow, and it's annoying me right now. Don't worry though, I'm not programming any less than I used to :) So, please stay tuned!

So that's the scoop! Thank you for everything! Comment, message, and friend me - I'd love to hear from you :)
- Zanz

Hello my friends!

It's actually been a while since I've posted on here (again). Sorry :D

So, I should have mentioned this earlier, but I've made a new game called FLIPTRIS, but I haven't posted it on Newgrounds yet because I want to get medals in the game first. And, sorry, I'm just not in the mood to get around to it at the moment.
You may play it on my site here!

Many of you are probably wondering about Mine Blocks, so I'm more than happy to announce a few things!

First of all, I need to notify you guys that there are a couple instabilities in the last update, which I apologize for :(
- Zombies and skeletons crash the game underground, during the day. To fix this, turn the game on peaceful mode. Sorry! It was a simple coding typo that I should have noticed before I uploaded. :\
- Running into a skeleton's arrow inside of a block locks your X (and maybe Y?), so you can't move. A strange way to fix this is to either hop into a raft, or ride a pig.

Second of all, if you didn't notice on Twitter, Facebook, or Reddit, it is confirmed that there are going to be half slabs and stairs in the next update!!! :D
They are fancy, indeed, however the new collision engine may need some tweaking in the future. It's not 100% perfect, I don't think, but it's a long step ahead of the old one :)

Also, I released a couple new tracks "Crater" and "Plaza," both of which have more bass than I know what to do with. xD
You can find those on my Soundcloud and Bandcamp profiles.

I'm currently working on a new game. I have a picture of it below ;)

Yes, I know I haven't posted anything in a long time, mainly because I keep updated on Twitter, Facebook, my site, and Tumblr...

None-the-less!
There was another new update for Mine Blocks for Christmas (and/or the holidays)!
Dozens of bugs were fixed along with many new features and tweaks!
Here's the full changelog: 1.24 Changelog

Ludum Dare #25 happened not too long ago also! I made a game where you're a dragon terrorizing a village in order to become a boss! I'm not releasing the game on Newgrounds or my website yet because I want to make it a full game.
Here's a link to the post if you want to play:
Dragon Boss

Mine Blocks 2 had a little bit of progress as well. It's version is alpha 0.5. There's now survival mode. In fact, you can actually build a house, get diamond ore, slay zombies, plant trees, and swim in lava :)
Mine Blocks 2.0.5
Coming soon is texture packs and a much faster chunk engine!

Speaking of Mine Blocks 2, I've been fooling around with multiplayer. Progress is minimal, but I can work on it ;)

Happy New Year!
- Zanzlanz

Happy Halloween Newgrounds!

My treat to all of you is an update to Mine Blocks! After 3 months of work, Mine Blocks has finally been updated to 1.23.
The main new feature is the ability to go to the ender and defeat the ender dragon.
Besides that, there are dozens of new features and hundreds of bug fixes. Here's the complete change log:
Mine Blocks 1.23 Change Log (Tumblr)

Play on Newgrounds - and get all 36 achievements!
Play on my website - and chat with other fans!

I sure hope you enjoy the update, and I'll be posting a patch update later today of the small bugs that are found.

- Zanzlanz

Here's a wrap up of what's going on:

My Ludum Dare game was "I'd Change the World for You" made in 25.5 hours.
It was on the homepage. People spammed with with useless reviews about boring and lag.
Play it on Newgrounds.com
Don't play it on Newgrounds because it lags too much. If you play it on my website it runs faster. Use Firefox also.
Play it on Zanzlanz.com

A bug was fixed in the 'strongholds' of Mine Blocks (which wasn't released yet) so now things have been going a lot faster for the next update. There's still a ton left to do for the next update, and update requests are still pouring in. They'll have to wait.

New track "Mountain of Flame." This is not yet released for download.
Mountain of Flame

I've made a small map generator. You can check it out:

I also made a quick tutorial for learning AS3 once you already know AS2:

Lastly, Mine Blocks 2 now has a Twitter profile:
@Mine_Blocks2

Ludum Dare is on Friday the 24th.... TODAY!

I'm very excited to take part in my first full Ludum Dare. I've made 2 games in the past for miniLD: Human Apocalypse and Lab Lights.

I hope to make a really epic platformer this time. I anticipate the theme being "Abandoned" but who knows... it might be "1000 Kittens."

Wish me luck!
Watch me program here:
http://twitch.tv/Zanzlanz

And here's the link to Ludum Dare:
http://LudumDare.com/compo/

Hi there!
It wasn't too long ago I had only 100 fans! And guess what?! Here's my 200 fans!

00800
2001bless
20wadcon
5ive5tar
9587444
aimyr
alexminino123
Ali04
amastopednoobly
anubiscerver
ardeschir
arma1234
AruShinichi
Ashkiller
ashmander
asoumeman
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cooldude1356
coolguy528
cosminburlacuiulian
Darkjak23
Darksun909
dasep62
deadloser
deathknitekiller
destination323
dh600
dmans30 <<< Hi!
dotorius <<< Thanks for helping with the graphics in Mine Blocks! Cool animations!
dragonballfan
Dragonix01
dylanmine
Edawg555
Eminem00Fan
EnderCreeper
enemymule
esp-man
fart101
feris123123
feromonas
fighterbuilder
flagglove
FluffyRocks
frog123129
funamation123456
GABRIELSTRAPP
genosclub
Gimmick <<< First reviewer on Mine Blocks! :)
green200
GroundsKeeper9
Haikel123
Heikedin
Hellboyevil
hernii55338
HeThinkzLikeNoOthEr
hiddenninja456
idiotforhire
ImSoFresh
isis028
jacv645
jadenh1
jamal222
Jaylenblammo
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Jexhuiz
jmcb14
Jo0andRyan
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JOHNNY29
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JordanOwens2
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lolosz123456
lordzander
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Lumdie
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Mario77877
mariobrain1
marioisa56
markowar2133
masterwash2012
MatthewZed
matyi1199
mine100213
Mineblocker
Mineblocker102
MINECRAFT-HERO
minecraftrocks <<< IT DOES! :D
Mineman132
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MyFlyingchicken
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noblepurpleghost
Noreames
nyancat1000
PaperSwordVG
paragonova20
party3425
patrick126
prana890
prettyG33K
Prodevus <<< Is a really good animator
>>> I need some usernames that start with Q! <<<
randycool101
raselen
RedSyndicate
rinnoble
Riott
RobloxXL2
robot2jingl3
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TomFulp <<< Woah. WOAH! Thank you so much Tom :D
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yeshien
Yognaut12 <<< Hi!
Yuri1221
zenking
zerbinator51
zombie9034

Thanks to all of you! :)
And special thanks to Tom for putting me on the home page twice! I will continue to make epic games for your epic site!

Addition: GhostID is my 201st fav :3

Hello! Thanks for coming!

Thanks to Cellusious (AKA Cell), and Ludum Dare, I have made a new game.
It took 48 hours total to make (plus some extra time to tweak out the achievements and difficulty).

It's called Human Apocalypse.

"You know those Zombie Apocalypses? Well this is one of them. But this time, YOU are the zombie."

It's a really fun, fast paced run 'n' gun game where to try and avoid the humans.

Things for you to do:
- Get all of the achievements
- Get at the top of the score board
- Vote it 5/5 ;D

Play it here: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/597653

- Zanz

I have reached 100 fans!

Thank you to the following:
9587444
aimyr
amastopednoobly
anubiscerver
ardeschir
AruShinichi
Ashkiller
ashmander
asoumeman
azazqsde
coolguy528
cosminburlacuiulian
Darkjak23
dasep62
deadloser
deathknitekiller
dh600
dotorius
dragonballfan
Dragonix01
dylanmine
esp-man
fart101
fighterbuilder
flagglove
FluffyRocks
genosclub
Gimmick
green200
GroundsKeeper9
Heikedin
hernii55338
HeThinkzLikeNoOthEr
isis028
jacv645
jadenh1
jamal222
Jaylenblammo
jetrayx12
jmcb14
Jo0andRyan
johnny11379
JOHNNY29
kevin73701
kirby1502
lamasisful
lillewilli
Liltwizz
lordzander
LtheRPGking
luigix64
Lumdie
Mario77877
mariobrain1
marioisa56
markowar2133
masterwash2012
matyi1199
mine100213
Mineblocker
minecraftrocks
mp3774
muharrem
MyHeeRo
N4m3t4G
NewGroundKid
Noreames
patrick126
prana890
randycool101
raselen
rinnoble
RobloxXL2
royalbk123
ryry88902
scapodaca
seanjk
SirDraycos
sixcans
skipy976
Spas123
Squeeble
Steph51063
subconcussive
Tavitho111
terffinatorz
TheFreshPeanut
thomasajr
tinnman94
Tomfire777
Topoziba
vman117
WaffleLord
wandramark
wtfhmonster
WTFLOL12312
yellowbusybee
yeshien
zenking

newgrounds.com/portal/view/579172
zanzlanz.com/MineBlocks.php

Hi everyone!

Finally, after months of waiting, Mine Blocks has finally been updated to 1.21!
You have to make sure that your browser is playing the most recent version. If it still says 1.20, refresh the browser. If it STILL says it, clear your internet history (It will remove the old game file so you can play the new one).

So what's new?

Well the best part of this update is the armor! Everyone was asking for it, and here it is! You can finally use up all that armor you've been storing in your chests.

There were MANY bug fixes and lag fixes too. You will notice that obsidian is properly being generated now! Just pour water on top.

Not just obsidian is working again, but so is lava! Lava now will generate in the nether again!

Also there are backdrops too! Although they can be a pain to work around, they can make your house have a nice ambient feel to it.

Along with backdrops, there is a new function for sticks: platforms! They work very much like ladders, but you can't fall down them!

Oh no! If you get stuck in a wall, you'll suffocate now! Be careful! Fortunately though, it shouldn't happen very much, because the ladder glitch is fixed too.

Have you ever been peacefully playing, when all of a sudden: ZZHSSSZZZSSSHHZZHSHSSSZZ!!!
Well if so, you know exactly what I mean. Well luckily for you, rain does not create this terrifying sound anymore. YAY!

Sorry, but seed numbers still do not function properly. I'm working to fix this for the next update.

Hope you enjoy this update! If you find a bug/glitch, don't hesitate to PM me about it!

- Zanzlanz

P.S. And watch out for flaming chickens. Seriously. And be prepared if you see one.