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 ...

Minecraft Java recently announced a series of changes, including a much-needed transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. However, the new graphics API will significantly improve performance and graphical ...

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

Minecraft is one of the most popular Windows games for decades. It depicts a virtual world where players fight monsters, zombies, spiders, and many more. It is a sandbox game and is pretty addictive.

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 ...

Launch fire like a pro! 🔥💥 In this Minecraft tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a Fireball Thrower that shoots explosive fireballs using command blocks or redstone-powered dispensers. Ideal for ...

Launch into space — Minecraft style! 🚀😱 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a working rocket that actually moves using slime blocks, observers, and pistons. Add fire effects and countdown ...

Microsoft has announced the private preview of jaz, a new Java Virtual Machine (JVM) launcher tailored for cloud deployments on Azure. The tool aims to address long-standing challenges developers face ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Minecraft remains an incredibly popular game and has evolved over the years to include plenty of new features and content, along with support for multiple platforms, from PCs to handheld consoles like ...

While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...