Minecraft Java Edition is primarily played with a keyboard and mouse. Most players use these two peripherals. Even though it is a popular title in 2025, it does have in-built support for other gaming ...

Here is how you can add resource packs to Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Resource packs in Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition allow you to customize your experience without adding ...

Tired of looking for ores and exposed caves? Use an X-ray mod. X-ray mods or texture packs allow you to see through blocks in Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. It’s a good way to spot ...

This video features a Minecraft animation of a stealing scene. A player sneaks into a base, takes valuable items from chests, and escapes while avoiding traps. The animation is fully visual with no ...

Minecraft Java Edition has a plethora of mods to try out. Some mods add new creatures to fight, while other mods add brand new blocks, items, and structures to explore. One such mod is called Let's Do ...

One of the first things about Minecraft you’ll notice is needing to decide which type or version to use. Bedrock and Java exist and to the untrained eye, neither ...

This video features a Minecraft animation of a demining scene. A player carefully navigates through an area with hidden traps, disarms TNT and pressure plates, and escapes safely. The animation is ...

So now that this is clear, why? This "Player Animated Java" allows you to easily animate custom players, while keeping the power of Animated Java. This only works for 1.21.5+ (tested in 1.21.8). Now ...

A new multi-stage malware campaign is targeting Minecraft users with a Java-based malware that employs a distribution-as-service (DaaS) offering called Stargazers Ghost Network. "The campaigns ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Crawling (or going prone) is a very nifty, albeit difficult-to-engage, mechanic you can use in Minecraft. What started as an unintentional glitch after a hitbox size and eye height fix has now become ...

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 ...