Multiple new guides and reviews detail how to set up, secure, and optimize Minecraft servers in 2026, with a focus on modded gameplay. Coverage spans from basic self-hosting precautions to advanced ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are literally thousands of Minecraft servers to join right now. Whether you want a friendly community playing the vanilla Minecraft experience, ...

When it comes to game servers, self-hosting them is always the best option by far when it comes to performance and cost. Many server providers are expensive for what you get, and the model that many ...

Not only is Minecraft the bestselling game of all time, but it’s also insanely addictive to play. Who could say no to an immersive polygonal world of mining, agriculture, and digital zombies? Released ...

Minecraft is a sandbox-building video game played in a pixelated environment, wherein users can customize the physics of the game the way they want. The popular online game can be played in a ...

How do you host a Minecraft server? You like Minecraft, but you don't want to play with people you don't know. It's understandable: you can tell your friends to "eff off" a lot more comfortably than a ...

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 ...