Tyler Shipley is an editor for GameRant who has been writing for the team since 2021. Tyler has a degree in English from the University of Toledo. Some of his favorite games are platformers, but he ...

Mojang has a fresh Minecraft content update landing in just a few days, but ahead of it, it is making some changes to how it identifies each version of the game. Since the official launch of Minecraft ...

Jul. 29, 2025 @ 10:20 a.m. ET — It only took a week, but Minecraft: Java Edition players can now begin testing the new shelves (basically customizable loadouts) and Copper Golem statues with Snapshot ...

Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is arguably the most powerful innovation in AI integration to date, but sadly, its purpose and potential are largely misunderstood. So what's the best way to really ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Want to protect your base with style and power? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a working electric fence in Minecraft using Redstone mechanics and visual tricks. Perfect for ...

Want to build something that’s both cool and sneaky? This Fire Swapper tutorial shows you how to use Redstone to swap blocks with fire — perfect for secret traps, cool entrances, or just to impress ...

Minecraft has a lot of structures that focus on mob challenges, but only a few where blocks pose the worst threat. I would love a Redstone-oriented structure like an escape room in Minecraft, with ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The built-in battery is longer than other third-party controllers, getting you up to 40 hours of playtime before needing a recharge. Keep in mind that ...

Reflection was essential to the advanced Java toolkit for years. Now it's being superseded by newer, safer options. Here's how to use MethodHandle and VarHandle to gain programmatic access to methods ...

Bruna is a contributor from Brazil. Although she's an advertising executive, she has been working as a pop culture journalist since 2004, and before Game Rant she worked as a contributor for TechTudo, ...