Natalie (She/Her) is a writer and game design enthusiast hailing from way-too-sunny Los Angeles. She loves to dissect game narrative and analyze mechanics, but she doesn’t even want to think about how ...

Minecraft is the sandbox game that just keeps on giving as the seasons roll by. From modders to moderators, Minecraft has one of the biggest and brightest fanbases around, so no matter what niche you ...

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm. If your friends are on the ...

Almost any game is improved when played with friends. If you don't have any, well, you can make some. That's why we jumped into some of the most popular multiplayer servers around to find the best, ...

The popular sandbox game Minecraft, famed for its limitless creativity and exploration, offers not only a rich single-player experience, but also a thriving multiplayer community. Gamers have a wide ...

So, you're tired of having your house blown up and stuff stolen on the public server you play on? Finding the best Minecraft servers to play on is oftentimes a hit or miss. You want your own private ...

Minecraft is an interesting game, and the experience becomes more exciting when you play it with friends. So, whether you ...

Minecraft's next major update, 1.21 Tricky Trials, is bringing with it a lot of content that's seemingly tailor-made to be better for servers. The best examples of these multiplayer-oriented features ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

“I can put it down whenever I want.” — Every Minecraft user ever You might have a pre-teen in your household who can show you everything you could possibly want to know about Minecraft, but I’m just ...