James Ratcliff joined Game Rant 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 ...

minecraft is getting HARDER… on java edition ...

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 ...

While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...

Jack is a gaming features and news writer from the United Kingdom. He has been writing and publishing his own fictional stories and game-related blog posts since he was 14, but he's been playing games ...

The 1.21.7 Patch for Minecraft Java Edition has arrived, bringing a new painting into the game alongside the viral Lava Chicken music disc! This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the 1.21.7 ...

The 24w44a Snapshot for Minecraft Java Edition has arrived, bringing with it Eyeblossoms, the Resin item family, and several miscellaneous updates. This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the ...

Did you know Minecraft isn't just about building? The franchise features several different types of games. Find out what they ...

Minecraft’s next feature drop is taking shape around a simple idea: exploration should lead somewhere useful. The latest test build adds maps to abandoned camps and expands concrete with stairs and ...