Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...

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Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

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 ...

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Mojang has continued to churn out Minecraft updates at a regular pace, allowing its community to thrive for over a decade. Along with Mojang, modders are constantly launching their own updates to the ...

Minecraft shaders can completely change the way your game looks, from realistic lighting and shadows to shimmering water and atmospheric effects. With the right shader pack and settings, you can ...