Some Minecraft updates are frequently accompanied by new mobs, never-before-seen features, or lengthy patch notes that entice players to seek out hidden Easter eggs within the game; Minecraft Java ...

When you want to pause Minecraft Java Edition, you usually press escape, which takes you to the standard pause menu with buttons to get into settings, resume the game, save and exit, etc. While this ...

The first Minecraft game drop of 2026 has just been released, and it might be the cutest update that Mojang has ever made. The Minecraft 26.1 update is officially named Tiny Takeover, and it focuses ...

The Minecraft 26.1 update for Java Edition is out now. The much-awaited Tiny Takeover game drop introduces overhauled baby mobs, golden dandelions, and more. Additionally, it addresses persistent ...

Action The indie metroidvania that started it all just got a huge update on PC, adding co-op and mod support after 22 years Action It's been a month since release and I'm still not sure if Pearl Abyss ...

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Minecraft Java Edition is replacing OpenGL with Vulkan as its graphics API. Vulkan is going to enable better performance, better graphics, and a solid backbone for the Vibrant Visuals. Moreover, it ...

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe ...

If you have ever wondered how Minecraft divides its world, the answer lies in chunks. This guide will help you learn different ways to see chunks so you can build ...