I've been watching my son play Minecraft this evening as I browse the web, and I am still amazed at what he and others create and share. It's a great example of how gaming can be educational as well as fun, and sent me off on another search for information. I found a great piece
here on how it has gained popularity with parents as well as children. It will be interesting to see if Microsoft are able to create a balance between maintaining the spirit of the game and making improvements that truly benefit the community.