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After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer — update will prove a boon for performance and modding

Minecraft Java Edition will get a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer, replacing the aging OpenGL.

Tom’s Hardware

Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Windows Central

Minecraft has revealed its final batch of baby mobs ahead of the spring update, and they might be the cutest ones yet

My heart can't take any more.

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I'm a Wizard, But I Dig combines my love of Minecraft strip-mining, casting spells, and little blob creatures in one big magical mining sim

Diggy diggy hole.

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Who asked for this?: TSM launches an AI app to play Minecraft for you

TSM pioneers an innovative way for AI to take over all the fun parts of playing Minecraft.

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Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it’s as ridiculous as it sounds

A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.

Windows Central

Billionaire founder of Minecraft slams anyone advocating using AI to write code as ‘incompetent or evil’

Minecraft creator Markus Persson has just issued a warning: That AI is “being forced down our throats” and that leaders behind the push are “evil.”

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Hytale’s unfinished sandbox has finally given me hope for a voxel RPG, after Cube World broke my heart twice

This is the third time I've fallen for a voxel game's lofty promises, but I think it might work out for me this time.

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I Love That Jason Momoa Is Going Full Action Hero For Next Video Game Movie After Street Fighter And Minecraft Sequel

Bring it on!

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"Hang tight": Minecraft-inspired sandbox game returns to Steam as Microsoft drops DMCA claim, but demo issues persist

"I did not need to file a counter-claim"

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Allumeria Steam demo reinstated after Microsoft's DMCA over Minecraft-related “infringement” is rescinded [UPDATE]

Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.

Windows Central

Microsoft has revoked the DMCA takedown that forced an indie Minecraft-like off Steam

Microsoft claimed the indie game uses "Minecraft content."

PC Gamer

Dev says "false DMCA" from Microsoft got their sandbox game removed from Steam over apparent Minecraft copyright, all because of a screenshot of birch trees

"Beloved Minecraft character birch tree"

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I think Minecraft's next update might literally just feature new baby mobs, and I'm not actually that mad about it

Goats, camels, and bears, oh my!

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How to turn Minecraft into Animal Crossing, Pokemon and more

Want to turn Minecraft into something different? Here are some great Minecraft mods for playing your favorite games.

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15 years later, infamous Minecraft anarchy servers strengthen chat moderation at the reported request of Mojang itself

Two of the oldest servers now have updated rules

Windows Central

Hytale modders have recreated Call of Duty inside the Minecraft-like sandbox game a month after it launched on PC — and yes, a "Zombies" mode is in the works

Hytale modders are already recreating Call of Duty-style multiplayer and Zombies experiences, showcasing just how powerful and flexible the game’s modding tools are in early access.

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"Hytale is a forever game": After a miracle comeback, Hytale head says it "will get updates as long as gaming exists"

It worked for Minecraft!

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How to get Golden Dandelion in Minecraft – Crafting Guide (2026)

Minecraft has introduced a new item that lets you keep your baby mobs small forever—the Golden Dandelion. If you've been wanting to maintain a collection

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Hytale shows that Minecraft needs to stop being complacent — Mojang should see this release (and its subsequent success) as a major kick in the butt

Mojang should take the release and subsequent success of Hytale as a major kick in the butt.

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Minecraft-like RPG Hytale's second big update adding necromancy is already out as devs work on "several updates in parallel"

"We will put Update 3 into pre-release next week"

Windows Central

Minecraft-inspired RPG Hytale hires creator of some of its first mods as a dev — "Keeping our promise to hire from within the community!"

A week and a half after Hytale's launch, its developer Hypixel Studios has hired one of the game's first modders.

PC Gamer

Minecraft's lead dev says Hytale is 'very polished' but he'd rather just play Minecraft, and Hytale boss says he's 'probably right'—for now

Hytale might have a strong Minecraft resemblance today, but its devs say they're aiming for something different as the game evolves.

Windows Central

Minecraft lead dev says he'd "rather just play" Mojang's hit over Hytale, and its creator understands why — "He is probably right to feel this way"

Mojang's lead Minecraft dev Jens "Jeb" Bergensten says he'd rather play it over Hytale, and its creator thinks he's currently "probably right to feel this way."

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Minecraft creative lead plays Hytale and concludes "I'd rather just play Minecraft," and Hytale's lead says "he is probably right to feel this way"

"In the coming years, you will see a major shift between Minecraft and Hytale"

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