Minecraft Java Edition has just received the first snapshot for the upcoming Chaos Cubed game drop. In this first snapshot for version 26.2, Mojang has introduced sulfur cave biomes, the sulfur cube ...

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 ...

My group of friends has done river trips together for decades. We apply for permits and then invite one another. I took a hiatus for a few years when my kids were too little for whitewater, and when I ...

If you want to play Hytale with friends, the process is quick and lets you join up with others for single sessions or even set up persistent servers that keep going even after you log off. You'll need ...

As we approach the end of the year, I am sharing some of my most popular columns of 2025. This one originally appeared on Tuesday, July 15. Dear Lizzy, I’m part of a tight friend group that’s been ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Carrie and Ashley are both good friends of ours. We enjoy their company and accept their social invitations when offered. A few years ago, they had a kerfuffle that put a strain on ...

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Nathan Round, part of GameRant's talented Game Guides Team, is the leading voice for Call of Duty guides. From meta loadouts to the best weapons for each season, he takes pride in crafting top-notch ...

2XK0’s closed beta is now live, and players are in the game. If you’re one of the lucky ones who got a closed beta key from Riot, you will be able to send friend invite codes. On the other hand, if ...