Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached its second release candidate (RC) stage. The RC is open for critical bug fixes, with the feature set ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the Windows 11 Canary channel, and more.

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

You're shuffling through the desert scrub, wondering if the clawed beasts just a few yards away have spotted you yet. You've made sure to pop a Stealth Boy just to be extra safe, and told Raul that if ...

The Minecraft and Hytale crossplay mod will allow players from both worlds to co-exist together. This project makes Hytale the main server, where players using Minecraft clients can join in. This mod ...

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Here's what you're getting, and what you're not, if you try Hypixel Studios' new sandbox adventure game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Minecraft is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...

At the heart of the “cutest drop yet” is the complete visual overhaul for every character, said Mojang Studios. Specifically, the upcoming game drop adds new versions of wolf pups, kittens, piglets, ...

Minecraft may have tons of features to enjoy, like crafting your favorite weapon, taming the animals, making armor for dogs, or just exploring, but sometimes it’s made a little more personal with a ...