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's 2025 Fall Drop update introduces the Copper Lantern, a decorative light source with a vintage feel. Crafting it requires eight Copper Nuggets and a Torch, offering a unique aesthetic with ...

The Minecraft 1.21 update comes paired with features for all kinds of activities. It introduces a new structure for exploration, new weapons and mobs for fun combat, and new copper items for builders.

Minecraft has different types of light sources apart from the standard sky light. Light is a crucial aspect of the game since it affects different mob spawns and crop growth. If players light their ...

System Shack is NME’s new column that explores the mechanics behind the industry’s most successful games. This week, Rick Lane digs into Minecraft‘s enduring crafting system. Minecraft. Credit: Mojang ...