Chat with our AI personalities
The official release was on November 18, 2011.
Minecraft had a 'soft launch' (started as an alpha/beta) some time around 2006, I believe
No, though one of the key things about Minecraft is that you learn to teach yourself things... but if all else fails you can check the Minecraft Wiki.
on the launch page click forceupdate. this will reset the game. this will not deleat your saves. if you want to do that you will have to deleat them manualy.
Yes, you can tame Minecraft's llamas. You must try to ride it by right clicking on it, there is a random chance for it to become tame. If the attempt fails, it will make subsequent attempts a little more likely to succeed.