Some Minecraft blocks can take surprisingly long to mine in survival mode. Obsidian, for example, requires around 9–10 ...

Playin' them vidjagames. High-five. Bother me on the Twitter: @postmesmeric When you first play Minecraft, you’re dropped into a blocky world with barely any direction whatsoever. You can generate ...

Minecraft has evolved significantly over the course of this year, creating truly unique world seeds you can try as the iconic ...

Armor is one of the most valuable pieces of gear a player can have in Minecraft 1.18. It provides an additional defense to the player, which essentially allows them to withstand more damage before ...

I recently told a room full of academics interested in using videogames as a teaching tool that “to play is the biggest freedom we can have as a child, or as an adult”. The popular world-building game ...

Minecraft drops bring new features frequently but lack impact, and that is why I say modern updates don't feel magical and ...

Using the many blocks in Minecraft, one skilled player creates an incredibly detailed castle, sharing the design for others to see.