One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++. Each ...

Discover various ways to enjoy Minecraft multiplayer with friends, from local LAN play to online servers and Mojang-hosted Minecraft Realms. Explore different setups like free server hosting with ...

Which edition of Minecraft should you play on Windows, Java or the Windows 10 Edition? (Image via Mojang/Microsoft/Oracle) Minecraft players on Windows PCs have more than one option to enjoy the game, ...

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 ...

Kristopher Jensen is a rural representative for Pocket-lint, writing from a big house on a small island in the Salish Sea. He loves learning about how our brains interact with evolving technology and ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

Love Minecraft and Portal? Then you'll be in seventh heaven with Portal: Java Edition, which blends the two together, recreating the weird, wonderful world of Portal within Minecraft. It's taken five ...

What’s new in the Minecraft 1.21.7 update? Minecraft has released a new update (version 1.21.7) for Java Edition. This update adds fun new items and important fixes. Two cool additions are: You can ...