Maps are an important tool in Minecraft. That’s especially true once you start moving away from your initial spawn spot. Of course, we don’t need to preach the importance of a map. You’re here because ...

Everyone has their own fond recollection of their first time playing Minecraft, usually loaded with the same warm nostalgia of a child waking up early on Christmas morning. Minecraft is a heated ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While it might seem like a brand new Minecraft map is random, there's a lot of math happening under the hood to ensure that mountains look like ...

Navigating a Minecraft universe can sometimes be difficult because of its vast range of areas and structures to explore. On top of that, even those with a map will only see a limited view, prohibiting ...

To build a portal in Minecraft, you can use a lot more obsidian than this to fit your needs (easy transportation, farming purposes). But this guide will help you build a nether portal efficiently, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Oftentimes, the most challenging part of playing Minecraft is when you spawn into a world for the first time. That's because you come into the world ...

Check out this list of the best map Minecraft mods including a cool minimap, a full screen map, that displays waypoints and ...

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If the idea of building a farm in the hostile world of Minecraft seems daunting, we've pulled together a few tips and tricks to get you started. With any luck, you'll have a functioning farm on your ...