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For years, open-world games were all about size—bigger maps, longer playtimes, more side quests. But a handful of games did something different. They didn’t just expand their worlds; they redefined ...

Minecraft’ moves from the computer screen to the silver screen, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ returns to Broadway, Elton John and ...

The game features 20 maps, five levels of upgrades ... Play link), an open-world game that you can also play offline. Minecraft may not have storylines, but if you want the biggest bang for ...

From the early days of city-building games like SimCity to refining ... While initially about survival, harvesting resources by hand as you do in Minecraft, and fending off the dangerous wildlife ...

Using your physical location, you can fight off monsters and collect various objects around the map. These monsters then drop items ... Whiteout Survival is a city builder set in a freezing land, and ...

The City of Jacksonville has launched “New Jax City”, a citywide Minecraft building challenge aimed at helping reimagine the ...

During the most recent edition of Minecraft Live, developer Mojang announced the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update, which will bring a host of modern graphical upgrades to the sandbox game.

Minecraft is more than just a video game; more specifically, it is described as a "creative experience" in which players can freely shape their own world. From simple blocks to complex structures like ...

Mojang Studios announced multiple game drops for Minecraft in 2025 at the Minecraft Live event. The first game drop, "Spring to Life," will be available on March 25 and features new mob variants ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. During the recent Minecraft Live, players were treated to news on when the next Minecraft update will be released. Mojang has already promised ...

If a rustic abode isn’t your style, there are plenty of modern Minecraft house designs to choose from. Materials needed are a little harder to come by. They include stone, slabs, and clay to ...