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I always wanted to take it one step further, that is a "robot" item in-game which can be programmed using logo-like instructions. Mostly I just want to automate the tedius process of mining (why do I even play this game?) but it could also be great for teaching.

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ComputerCraft has the turtle[1][2] which allows you to program it using lua.

[1]: http://computercraft.info/wiki/Turtle

[2]: http://computercraft.info/wiki/Turtle_(API)

In Notch's new space game ox10c you'll be able to write assembly programs for the DCPU-16 ship computer (spec at http://dcpu.com/dcpu-16/). The game's release date will mark the end of most programmers' productive careers.

Unfortunately, 0x10c has been indefinitely shelved: http://www.geek.com/games/notch-indefintely-shelves-mojangs-...

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