A free Minecraft coding tutorial from Microsoft, created for the upcoming and third annual Hour of Code, introduces players ages 6 and older to basic coding contained within the popular “sandbox” game ...

BETTER at building in Minecraft! Building is hard because staying motivated while building is hard, so this is my tip for ...

Microsoft has announced a partnership with Code.org that will bring Minecraft into the education curriculum. Mojang, the Sweden-based game development studio that shot to prominence due to its work on ...

Microsoft knows that Minecraft can get kids into programming, and it's banking on that strategy again this year. It just teamed up with Code.org to introduce the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a ...

Which Minecraft toys for kids are best? Minecraft has a massive worldwide following due to the game’s endless worlds, stylish cube-theme, constant content updates, and endless creative potential.

The popular build-and-survive video game Minecraft could very well be the most surprising tech success of this decade. Created in 2009 by programmer Markus "Notch" Persson, expanded by a small team, ...

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Seeking the best Minecraft castle ideas for a new build? We've rounded up a handful of designs, tutorials, and blueprints for you to corral your favorite blocks, and raise up your very own castle.

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This Minecraft tutorial shows step-by-step how to build a medieval-style watchtower. The design features stone bases, timber framing, and defensive details, making it ideal for castles, villages, or ...

What are some cool Minecraft build ideas? The sandbox game remains one of the best of all time over a decade on from its release, but such a long time in one game means you might be running out of ...