When Minecraft came out over a decade ago, exploring underground was already spooky, but it was pretty monotonous; lava and the rare diamond block were the most exciting things to see. Nowadays, though, heading underground is a much more exciting experience. Caves are far more varied and interesting, and there …
Read More »Minecraft Biome Guide – All The Cold, Wet, And Weird Biomes
Note: This guide focuses on the Bedrock version of Minecraft, available on Windows 10, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile. While Minecraft has plenty of warmer biomes, some of the most beautiful are the coldest. The rare Ice Spikes biome will surprise you the first time you find one for yourself. …
Read More »Minecraft Biome Guide – All The Warm Biomes
Note: This guide focuses on the Bedrock version of Minecraft, available on Windows 10, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile. Some of Minecraft‘s warm biomes are harder to find and can be pretty unforgiving. Deserts are pretty common, but Husks–desert zombie–don’t burn up in the sun. As beautiful as the badlands …
Read More »Minecraft Biome Guide – All The Temperate Biomes
Note: This guide focuses on the Bedrock version of Minecraft, available on Windows 10, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile. There aren’t many truly inhospitable biomes in Minecraft, but it’s easier to make a life in some than others. These temperate biomes are the easiest place to start whether you’re logging …
Read More »How To Make A Chest In Minecraft
As you start to accumulate resources in Minecraft, you’ll run out of room in your inventory. When this happens, the simplest solution is to put any non-essential items in a chest. The guide below shows you how to craft a chest and make it even bigger. Making a Chest in …
Read More »Mojang Studios And Hive Games Launch The World's First Hospital-Supported Minecraft Server
Mojang Studios and Hive Games recently launched the first-ever private Minecraft server for Seattle Children’s Hospital. On the server, patients can play “in a safe and monitored environment” with one another. As the Seattle Children’s blog post points out, the children can now explore the hospital in Minecraft, even if …
Read More »How To Make A Fence In Minecraft
Aside from a basic front door, one of the best ways to protect your base or stop mobs from going anywhere is with a fence. The fence in Minecraft is quite powerful, as you can’t hop over it while standing on the ground, unlike many other blocks. To see how …
Read More »7 New Lego Minecraft Sets Are Available Now, Including The Iconic Crafting Table
In celebration of Minecraft’s 15th anniversary, Lego has launched a new diorama kit based on the Minecraft Crafting Table that players are sure to recognize. The kit is packed with references from the game, including customizable landscape scenes and a collection of new microfigures based on Minecraft characters, NPCs, and …
Read More »Minecraft's Latest DLC Introduces A New Way To Play Tetris
Minecraft’s new Tetris DLC incorporates the classic puzzle game in Mojang Studios’ block-building adventure in an unexpected way. Instead of just playing Tetris as you might expect, players will now explore dungeons and fight using the same block pieces that they would use in the normal game. Thanks to the …
Read More »How To Change Your Minecraft Skin
By default, you’re given a basic skin for your character in Minecraft. While you can easily go through an entire save with the “Steve” skin equipped, you might be looking to add some flair to your character. Below, you can see how to change your Minecraft skin and where to …
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