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 has changed a lot since its early days, but one thing has stayed surprisingly consistent. Survival Multiplayer, better known as SMP, continues to be one of the most popular ways to ...

April 2026 community rankings highlight top Minecraft survival servers, featuring established hubs and themed worlds. Survival remains the most played mode, offering resource gathering, building, and ...

Abigail Angell is an Evergreen Writer with Dualshockers from Salt Lake City in the United States of America. Research and video gaming are two of her favorite hobbies, closely followed by sharing her ...

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 ...

How do you host a Minecraft server? You like Minecraft, but you don't want to play with people you don't know. It's understandable: you can tell your friends to "eff off" a lot more comfortably than a ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Minecraft gives users four different ways to connect with each other, each one with its own advantages and disadvantages. But before you jump into a game with your friends, it’s important to verify ...