Minecon updates

Mojang recently released three pieces of exciting news for Minecon attendees.

They updated the Minecon schedule, and they announced that everyone attending Minecon will receive in-game capes for their player skins.

This is what the cloak will look like.

Mojang also announced that Yogscast will be making an appearance at Minecon.  They will have a main show and an autograph session.

The updated schedule is as follows:

Friday, November 18th

10 a.m. Game Room and Exhibit Hall Open
1 - 3 p.m. Keynote Address and Minecraft Launch with Notch
4 - 6:30 p.m. Breakout classes on your favorite Minecraft subjects
7 - 10 p.m. Miners' Party
11pm - 2 a.m. Diamond Party (Over 21)

Saturday, November 19th

10 a.m. Game Room and Exhibit Hall Open
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakout classes on your favorite Minecraft subjects 4 - 6 p.m. Closing Ceremony Celebration 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Diamond Party (Over 21)

Other activities will include:

• Build contests
• Autograph and Picture Time with the Mojang Team & Top Minecraft YouTubers
• Costume contests
• Exhibits by leading gaming and Minecraft related companies
• Meeting friends from around the world
• Commemorative merchandise
• Indie Developer Theater

For more information about Minecon, visit:  http://minecon.mojang.com/about
Vote on your favorite cloak design here: http://mojang.com/2011/09/22/minecon-swag-cloaks/