Minecraft has been an internet sensation ever since it first went live all the way back in 2011. Since then, players have been deeply immersed in its complicated systems and gripping gameplay loop.

Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. As an editor at large at CNET, he wrote about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games and ...

Maps are an important tool in Minecraft. That’s especially true once you start moving away from your initial spawn spot. Of course, we don’t need to preach the importance of a map. You’re here because ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

It might seem initially impossible to play Minecraft for free, but there are actually some convenient ways to at least try the game out if not use as a permanent solution. On the surface, it seems ...