The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...

Minecraft has evolved from a simple block-building sandbox into a canvas for complex shonen fantasies, with 2026 marking a peak year for anime-themed modifications. Recent updates to major mods like ...

Why FPS drops: Minecraft Java’s single-threaded rendering and lighting systems limit performance, especially in complex areas or with high render distances. Mod magic: Sodium, Lithium, and Phosphor ...

Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

Adrian has been writing, critiquing, and thinking about games since he first picked up an N64 controller many years ago. These days he writes reviews, news, and features for Game Rant and believes ...

Filip is a long-time gamer and writer with ample experience in both of these industries. Having started his gaming adventure with the venerable PSX, Filip soon discovered dedicated gaming magazines, ...

A Minecraft Movie 2 finally has an official title, which Warner Bros disclosed at the 2026 CinemaCon. Recently, ComingSoon’s Jonathan Sim attended the CinemaCon and conveyed on X (formerly Twitter), ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Mojang's sandbox game pivoted from one large update to four smaller drops per year over two years ago now. With the second game drop of 2026, Chaos ...

Microsoft announced a new educational initiative called "Java and AI for Beginners: A Practical Video Series for Java," offering a structured introduction for Java developers interested in generative ...

AI thrives on data but feeding it the right data is harder than it seems. As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, they face the challenge of managing diverse data pipelines, ensuring proximity to ...

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 adds a new Friends List system for Java Edition, along with Chaos Cubed feature improvements. A new music disc called Bounce and five new soundtracks have been added in this ...