Windows 11’s February Insider update adds new features — but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.

Windows 11’s February 2026 Insider build brings a fresh round of new features and several changes—some small quality‑of‑life tweaks, some more noticeable additions, all part of Microsoft’s steady ...
Gigwise

Vanilla Survival: The Hidden Requirements of a “Pure” Game

Optimize your private world. Calculate RAM needs for vanilla gameplay, compare hosting features, and ensure lag-free adventures.
GamingOnLinux

Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update

Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.
The Escapist

Hytale has one huge advantage over Minecraft, even though it’s only just launched

The Escapist recaps Hytale is new, but it already offers better exploration You don’t need mods in Hytale Hytale is more than just mobs Ask The Escapist Right from the start of the game, Hytale ...
PC Magazine

You Can Now Get Minecraft Bedrock And Java Together For Only $20

You Can Now Get Minecraft Bedrock And Java Together For Only $20 That's 33% off with today's deal, but you'd better axe, uh, we mean act fast because the savings won't last.
GamesRadar+

Hytale roadmap "isn't completely pre-planned," but features like friend lists and proximity chat are already in development as the Minecraft-inspired sandbox hits early access

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tech2geek

Minecraft Java 26.1: Everything New in the First Year-Based Update (Snapshots Explained)

Minecraft is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...
Android Police

The Pixel-only features I wish every Android phone had

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
PC Gamer

Cool Shirtz had one goal and one goal only when it came to creating the Minecraft collaboration: To design clothes people can wear 'not just to represent the game, but to ...

Third Person Shooter Arc Raiders design director says players 'never worked together' in testing, but the emergence of care bear lobbies 'encourages us to lean toward giving opportunities to have ...
GameSpot

Lego Minecraft Crafting Table Diorama Gets Huge Price Cut For Black Friday

If you're shopping for a Minecraft fan this holiday season, check out this awesome Black Friday deal on Lego's Crafting Table diorama. The 1,195-piece building set is on sale for only $63 (was $90) at ...
PCGamesN

A new, free-to-play Minecraft game just appeared out of nowhere, but it's only available to some right now

It's not every day we get a new Minecraft game, yet developer Mojang has just quietly snuck one out into early playtesting. Minecraft Blast has been built for mobile devices in collaboration with King ...
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Mojang Studios to Remove Code Obfuscation from Minecraft Java Edition

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...