One of the most surprising features of Minecraft is that it doesn't have a consistent minimap. When players first enter a new world, they can be completely lost because there is no map to show them ...

Every game needs to keep things fresh, as far as in-game content is concerned, and Minecraft is no different. While the vanilla version of the game is known for its legendary status across gaming ...

Downloading Mods in Minecraft is a great way to keep things new and exciting. Mods put new content to the game that wasn't previously there. For instance, some mods put in new mobs, others put in new ...

Minecraft mods come in all shapes and sizes, either significantly altering the game or simply adding a few subtle features, like the Essential Mod does. If you’ve ever wondered what it did or why you ...

You can download "Minecraft" maps that others have made and play on them yourself. "Minecraft" maps can be downloaded for free from community sites like Minecraft ...

Since its release in 2011, more than 200 million copies of Minecraft have sold, and its continued popularity on YouTube over the years will only add to that record-breaking number. Despite the high ...

Some of these projects have been in the works for years, and alongside modding and texture packs, they let you reinvent your game with fresh scenarios. It could be getting to play Doom in Minecraft, ...

You might think that after two years of non-stop Minecraft maps, mods and artful re-creations of everything from Mario statues to genitalia, nothing that modders do could be that impressive anymore.

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