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Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

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, ...

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray-tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated videogames to come ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the Windows 11 Canary channel, and more.

A strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck south of Indonesia’s Java Island on Thursday, US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake took place south of Java Island at 1806GMT and originated from a ...

Windows fans with Mac envy: This is an excellent mini PC for Windows users who appreciate Apple's compact desktop but prefer Microsoft's operating system. The performance of our Core Ultra 9 model is ...