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Mike Tomlin's Minecraft City Took 12+ Years To Make And Now He's Showing It Off
Mike Tomlin's Minecraft City took him and his kids over 12 years to build, and he's now sharing that with the world, including some of the real world real estate that inspired him. Read this article on TechRaptor
Former Steelers Head Coach Reveals Minecraft City He’s Been Building For 12 Years
Mike Tomlin served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-2025, which is a remarkably long tenure in the NFL. During more than half of that time, Tomlin was secretly working on a massive Minecraft city, and he's now revealing it to the general public. In the first epi…
Minecraft Blast, the block-busting puzzler, hits Android in Malaysia as soft launch continues
While it may be one of the most popular survival crafting games on the planet, Minecraft has had its ups and downs when it comes to spinoffs. But the latest to slowly roll out across mobile is Minecraft Blast, a very different take on the series that just hit Android in Malaysia.…
How to get Minecraft Aurora cape
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is officially here and to celebrate, Mojang has offers a stunning new Aurora cape for you to grab for free.
Turtle Beach launches new line of Minecraft accessories for Switch 2
Decked out for dungeons
17 Years After Launch, Minecraft Still Averages 300,000 Daily Newcomers
Mojang Studios continues to establish unprecedented sales records as its flagship survival sandbox game expands its commercial footprint. Xbox leadership confirmed that Minecraft has officially crossed 425 million units sold over seventeen years of continuous market availability.…
Minecraft still brings in 300K new players each day according to Xbox CEO
Minecraft has been around for more than 17 years, but the game is still growing at an incredible pace. According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Minecraft continues to bring in roughly 300,000 new players every single day. The post Minecraft still brings in 300K new players each day acc…
World's First Official Minecraft Hotel Revealed for 2027, First Ever Minecraft Rollercoaster Named
Minecraft World got two announcements at Minecraft LIVE today: the world’s first official Minecraft hotel, and the name of the first ever Minecraft rollercoaster.
Minecraft announces Sift, the game’s first new dimension in over 14 years
Minecraft revealed some major news today, announcing that the Sift is joining the game. This will be available in 2027. The Sift will be Minecraft’s first new dimension in more than 14 years. It follows the Overworld, Nether, End. Players will actually be able to experience the S…
Minecraft LIVE Fall 2026 Recap
Minecraft’s 14-Year Wait Is Over: Mojang Unveiled the 4th Official Game Dimension During Minecraft Live
What is The Sift Dimension in Minecraft? The Sift is the fourth official dimension for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, scheduled for global release in 2027. Mojang designed this soul-rich environment to complement the Overworld, Nether, and End. The update officially ends a 1…
Minecraft reaches 425+ million copies sold, 300k new players try the game every day
I think Minecraft might be a hit
Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in 15 years, and it is riotously pink
Prepare to enter the Sift.
Minecraft still gains around 300,000 new players a day, Xbox boss reveals
More than 300,000 try Minecraft for the first time every single day.
Check out everything that was revealed during Minecraft LIVE Sept. 2026
Dungeons, biomes, and more
The Next Minecraft Update Adds Ice Caves, A New Mob, And More
Minecraft's next game drop will add a new underground environment to the sandbox game, along with a new hostile mob, and items that bring frosty mechanics to exploration and combat. Announced during Minecraft Live on September 26, the upcoming game drop is expected to follow the…
Minecraft is adding a whole new dimension for the first time since 1.0, and it's magical
The Minecraft Sift is coming to both Java and Bedrock in 2027, adding a new dimension to Mojang’s sandbox game after the Frozen Caves drop.
Minecraft LIVE September 2026 Live Report — All the News as It Happens
It’s time for another Minecraft LIVE, and this one is expected to feature some big reveals as Mojang’s all-conquering sandbox game heads towards the end of 2026 and beyond. Check out out live report for everything announced.
YouTuber simulates 2 billion years of Minecraft to see if the game can beat itself
A YouTuber let a Minecraft world run for nearly 2 billion simulated years, and its mobs killed the Ender Dragon.
Survival RPG Everwind introduces a Minecraft-style sandbox mode in major new update
The new Everwind update Winds of Creation brings highly requested features such as a new weapon and starting zone to the blocky indie RPG.
Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday
Minecraft’s Next Update Could Be Its Biggest In 15 Years, And We’ll Find Out This Weekend
With the new Minecraft update now live, players have been eagerly looking forward to the next Minecraft Live to learn what comes next for the sandbox game. We now know that the next stream will be this weekend. The Minecraft Live broadcast will begin on September 26, 2026 at 10 A…
Wait, how did Lego beat Minecraft to making a city builder?
The only thing more obvious than a Lego city builder is a Minecraft city builder.
2 billion years of Minecraft running in a simulation finds that the game can roll credits all on its own: "The same golem wandered The End for 18 million years"
How Enderman, Creepers, and pumpkins beat Minecraft
2 billion years of Minecraft running in a simulation finds the game can roll credits all on its own
How Enderman, Creepers, and pumpkins beat Minecraft
Dad says he lost job & must repay $118k son spent on YouTube ads promoting Minecraft videos
The father of Mighty Mike Plays has revealed that he has now lost his job and is liable for the $118k that his son spent.
Minecraft 26.50 “Wilderness Bound” update out now, patch notes
A big update has come to Minecraft with version 26.50, also known as “Wilderness Bound”. Players can now access the Abandoned Camp structure in a number of different biomes. Various other items and elements are also included, not to mention improvements and fixes as well. The ful…
GPT-6 Astra forced to play Minecraft gets depressed by Creeper and farms potatoes for hours
OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra got so “defeated” after a Creeper blew up its Minecraft chest and bed that it spent the next several hours farming potatoes.
‘I’m definitely cooked’: A 9-year-old Minecraft YouTuber ran up a $118,000 ad bill using his dad’s company credit card
"We're not some family with six figures just sitting around somewhere," his father says
Why Minecraft’s Prison Game Modes Are So Popular
Prison Minecraft remains one of Minecraft's most popular modes, offering engaging gameplay that keeps many coming back for more. Why Minecraft’s Prison Game Modes Are So Popular is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Minecraft celebrates 20 million YouTube subscribers with "20 Million Villager Song"
They could raise a lot of children
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 22, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Smash Bros., and Minecraft
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026 are now available. There’s little changed this week. Once again, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is crushing it. The top few spots are actually continuing to hold with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraf…
A new Transformers Minecraft add-on lets you unleash chaos as both Autobots and Decepticons
The new Transformers add-on for Minecraft brings a dozen Autobots and Decepticons into Mojang’s sandbox world, complete with vehicle forms.
Dreamshift 'Minecraft' Mod Turns Liminal Spaces Into a Terrifying New Dimension
Discover Dreamshift, a "Minecraft" 1.20.1 horror mod that transforms reality with eerie Slippages, strange worlds, and unsettling Dreamspaces.
Minecraft for Switch 2 has a closed beta available to selected players
A Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft is finally arriving this October and players have been waiting a long time to try out the enhanced version available on other platforms. Mojang and Microsoft are currently running a closed beta test for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Min…
Minecraft now says Minecraft For Nintendo Switch, suggesting Switch 2 Edition coming soon
Fans of Minecraft have been patiently waiting for the announced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game and judging from a recent change the release could be very soon. When Minecraft is now played on the Nintendo Switch it’s now listed as Minecraft for Nintendo Switch on the syste…
Minecraft launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in October
Well we finally have a release date for the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 version of the popular Minecraft. The new and improved version which features “Vibrant Visuals” as standard and also the much-loved Super Mario Mash-Up pack is also getting an update when Minecraft for Nin…
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 – release date, upgrade path, Vibrant Visuals and everything you need to know
'Minecraft' Is Getting an Official Nintendo Switch 2 Version That Improves on the OG Switch Version
Mojang officially confirmed that Minecraft is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version that will bring improvements on the platform.
Minecraft announced for Switch 2 with enhanced graphics
Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in October with native performance, Vibrant Visuals graphics and an upgrade path for existing owners.
A new Minecraft update adds more sturdy ways to brighten up your base
A new Minecraft Java snapshot and Bedrock preview for the third game drop of 2026 add concrete slabs and stairs as fresh building materials.
Xbox Wants Minecraft To Rival Roblox
Asha Sharma wants Xbox to go all-in on making Minecraft the "world’s creator platform", which sounds a lot like giving Roblox a run for its money.
New Minecraft mod adds ragdoll physics, and Bethesda would be proud
A new Minecraft mod lets you turn yourself into a voxel ragdoll at will, granting the ability to fling yourself through the air ad nauseum.
You Can Now Play Minecraft on YouTube
A pair of talented YouTubers have partnered to create a version of Mojang's Minecraft that can be played directly on the platform.
Minecraft and Hytale's devs agreed their games needed to feel "more different." Now it's finally happening.
Hypixel Studios founder Simon Collins-Laflamme looks back on Minecraft CCO Jens Bergensten encouraging Hytale to find its unique identity.
Verity Minecraft mod surpasses 4.9 million downloads in under a month as viral horror sensation continues
Verity continues to create a spin outside of the series itself, with mods amassing millions of downloads collectively in just under a month.
Multiplayer sandbox Minecraft is finally adding the ability to sit in chairs
On TV Tropes, People Sit In Chairs is the name for a trope that does not actually have any meaning or significance; it’s just a thing people do. There are chairs. You sit in them. But Minecraft has long not allowed people to sit in chairs. It has just not been part of the game. W…
University of Silicon Valley will give you a scholarship if you can complete all 115 advancements in Minecraft
A University in California will give you a $15,000 scholarship to attend their school, as long as you have all 115 advancements in Minecraft.
This Is Probably The Closest You're Going To Get To Playing A "Real 3D Minecraft" On The Game Boy
Minicraft is available to download now. Minecraft has been ported to a ton of platforms, both officially and unofficially, over the years, but one platform I think most never expected it to come to was the Nintendo Game Boy/Game Boy Color. These systems, after all, weren't design…
Minecraft players are using cushions to build LED screens, Minesweeper, and more
Minecraft added cushions this week and players are already going wild with them