Considering that it was introduced more than ten years ago, the open-world sandpit game Minecraft has a surprisingly high number of active users. Minecraft is mostly a survival game where players must ...

First, let’s explain what we mean by “adding friends.” You can add another player or players to your game world to experience the title together. The easiest way of doing so is by getting the Realms ...

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm. If your friends are on the ...

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 ...

One of the most unique parts of Minecraft is that there are two completely different versions of the game being maintained by Mojang. The original version of the title, now known as Java Edition, was ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...

The wild success of Minecraft didn't come without its problems, one of which was that the original game was coded in Java. This is still the version some players prefer, for a laundry list of reasons, ...

Ready for some building and surviving fun in Minecraft? Follow along as we start from scratch, gather tools, and create something epic. This is the perfect mix of creativity and survival! Johnson ...

Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer of 30 years who dabbles in Xbox, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a ...

Minecraft, in all its different forms and spinoffs, is one of the most popular games ever. Players of all ages have enjoyed it since its official debut in 2011. If you or your child have a Chromebook ...

Minecraft was unavailable on Chromebooks for a very long time. Well, technically it was, but only the Education Edition was available, and you needed a school administrator to get it working on school ...

Short answer: yes, you can play Minecraft on a Mac. But there are some things you should know before you start — especially if you care about mods, server hosting, or running different editions like ...