A team of computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego, has developed a software package that allows users to learn how to program while playing the popular video game Minecraft.

The ultimate guide to modding Minecraft: Java Edition. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are already nearly unlimited ...

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The popular block-building-sandbox game is creeping into the third annual Hour of Code, a worldwide campaign to spark students' interest in programming. CNET freelancer Anthony Domanico is passionate ...

Not only is Minecraft the bestselling game of all time, but it’s also insanely addictive to play. Who could say no to an immersive polygonal world of mining, agriculture, and digital zombies? Released ...

So you’ve bought Minecraft and spent some time mucking around in a blocky wonderland–and now you want a little more out of the experience. This is where mods come in. Installing mods for a ...

You may have seen Minecraft used to teach programming or even mods that allow some in-game programming, but writing BASIC code inside Minecraft? That's virtually unheard of... until now. SethBling has ...

Samit Sarkar (he/him) is Polygon’s deputy managing editor. He has more than 17 years of experience covering video games, movies, television, and technology. The latest new feature in Minecraft: ...

Minecraft mods come in all shapes and sizes, either significantly altering the game or simply adding a few subtle features, like the Essential Mod does. If you’ve ...