"Removed Herobrine" is one of Minecraft's most common joke updates. The first time it happened, it wasn't actually a joke. Today we explore the origins of Herobrine, Notch's connection to him, and how thjis unusual creepypasta spawned a generation of terrified Minecraft players.

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Fighting Herobrine    • I Killed Herobrine in Minecraft..  
Herobrine Addon    • Video  
Real Herobrine Sighting    • 4 CREEPIEST Herobrine Sightings  
TV Beep Effect    • Censor BEEP Sound Effect/TV Error Clip  
Another “Real” Herobrine sighting    • HEROBRINE SIGHTING 2019!!!!! (NOT FAK...  
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Minecon Announcement    • MINECON 2012 Announcement!  
Minecon Moments    • Most awkward moments at Minecon 2013  
Minecraft Movie    • (Official) Minecraft: The Story of Mo...  
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The Evolution of Minecraft    • The evolution of Minecraft  
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