For long-time Minecraft veterans, the gap between a grand architectural vision and a competitive PvP edge often felt like a technical chasm. But in 2026, that divide has collapsed. With the release of ...

Java has always been criticized for being too verbose. While that criticism is largely unfounded, language architects and community enthusiasts have always strived to make the language simpler and ...

From finding your way with Xaero’s Minimap to transforming builds with WorldEdit and Axiom, Minecraft mods can redefine how you play. Whether you’re an adventurer, builder, or creator, the right tools ...

The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has just landed on the Java side of the sandbox game, and I'm already eager to see what the wealth of inventive Minecraft creators and modders can do with its ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

It's been a real treat seeing all the components of Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem trickle into snapshots and previews, but now the full package has arrived in Bedrock and Java. One of the biggest drops ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

The End has been in need of an update for a very long time. It’s arguably the most exciting place in Minecraft, but it’s hardly worth going to. Once you’ve defeated the Ender Dragon, there’s not much ...

Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. As an editor at large at CNET, he wrote about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games and ...

Minecraft’s copper golems are a sloppy player’s dream. Got a base cluttered with small stacks of ores and tools? Too lazy to store your resources in the appropriate location? This tidy fellow will fix ...

Check out the latest Minecraft trailer to see the Add-On inspired by Universal Picture’s live-action reimagining of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. With the How to Train Your Dragon ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...