In an age of games that prioritize photo-realism and ray tracing, visual quality has become an important consideration for many. And even if you're playing one of the most visually uncomplicated ...

TL;DR: Microsoft raised Minecraft: Java Edition's minimum and recommended PC specs for the first time in 17 years, effective July 21: recommended 16GB RAM, a 2020s CPU, and a GPU with ≥6GB VRAM for ...

Winners & losers: For the first time in nearly two decades, Mojang has announced a significant change in Minecraft's hardware requirements, a rare move for one of the biggest gaming products in ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

Minecraft is one of the most enduringly popular games on Earth, with over 212 million active monthly players. The beloved video game even has a recent film adaptation. This popularity stems largely ...

Starting a new world in Minecraft means deciding which direction to head, where to build, and when to start mining. But before getting to that, you'll first have to ask yourself whether to allow the ...

Minecraft is likely one of the most moddable games around, and it’s part of why it’s become so popular and manages to keep its popularity. No matter how bored you get, you can always try something new ...

A shield in Minecraft will likely save you from a lifetime of misery when you’re starting a new world and don’t have all the best armor, tools, and enchantments. Even after you’ve acquired them all, ...

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Minecraft has always been a game about creativity, survival, and the absolute freedom of making whatever you want. But let’s face it – the blocky graphics might not look pleasing to some players. And ...