It's been 16 years since Minecraft launched, but the modding community is proving the game isn't just surviving—it's thriving. As of May 2026, a wave of new texture packs and optimization mods is ...

As Minecraft continues to dominate the live-streaming ecosystem, the gap between casual and competitive PvP is widening, driven by 2026's specialized resource packs and dedicated training platforms.

The Minecraft 26.1 update for Java Edition is out now. The much-awaited Tiny Takeover game drop introduces overhauled baby mobs, golden dandelions, and more. Additionally, it addresses persistent ...

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 ...

It does make for a funny joke, though I can't recommend really playing the game with this texture pack ...

Minecraft Texture packs allow you to modify the game's blocky appearance, including the surroundings, mobs, and structures, and they give you full control of the game. We have listed a step-by-step ...

From dragons to endless worlds, Minecraft has offered tons of stuff to players over the years. Though, one thing that it still fails to deliver is relief from its repetitive textures. Thanks to the ...

The New York-based alternative asset manager, which oversees $53 billion, confirmed Pack’s death in a statement but did not provide a cause. “We are devastated by this loss,” Fortress said. Josh Pack, ...

If you want to use some of the best Bedrock Edition texture packs, then you'll find your options are far more limited than in the Java Edition. There are still plenty of texture packs available, but ...

Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. As an editor at large at CNET, he wrote about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games and ...

I used to think the best hydration packs were only for serious ultrarunners—the kind of people who sign up for 100-mile races and run with poles—but in the past few years, hydration packs are ...

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 ...