Minecraft: Java Edition has a snapshot program to test future changes and updates before public release. The latest snapshot, 21w19a, doesn't include any exciting new features, but does continue to ...

When you enter Minecraft, you will have to select a skin. Since there are no specific characters in the game, you have the option to choose any official skin offered by Mojang Studios. Additionally, ...

Minecraft has been experimenting with some out-there crafting recipes recently, including major quality-of-life changes to some recipes and the left-field inclusion of others. This has led to many ...

A Minecraft shield is a simple but useful defensive tool to aid in pixelated combat, used to block direct melee attacks or projectiles in the sandbox game. Minecraft shields are not upgradable, so ...

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 ...

Russ Boswell has been playing games ever since he was old enough to hold a controller. He started his love for gaming with the NES and Super Mario Bros. specifically. Over the years, he has collected ...

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 ...

Minecraft's Vanilla Tweaks is a beloved website created and maintained by a small group, including Xisumavoid of Hermitcraft popularity. It allows players to make a custom vanilla+ resource pack, ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...