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 ...

The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie was absolutely wacky, but it seemed like a lot of fun. Now we have our first full clip from the live-action Minecraft movie, along with some behind-the-scenes ...

Mojang recently released a new Minecraft snapshot (25w02a) and beta/preview (1.21.60.25) versions that introduce lots of new features that will be released in the upcoming game drop. One of the most ...

Minecraft has been cooking for over 15 years, and saddles have always been one of those items you had to find—until now. With snapshot 25w20a, released on May 13, 2025, players can finally craft ...

The latest clip for A Minecraft Movie has given fans a first look at the iconic crafting table in action, as Jack Black's Steve shows Jason Momoa's The Garbage Man how to make an iron sword. Minecraft ...

Minecraft fans, rejoice. Minecraft Pocket Edition just got updated to 0.3.0, and the new release finally adds the feature you’ve all been waiting for: crafting. Oh, and cows and chickens too. There ...

Minecraft has a wide variety of game mechanics that add the element of challenge and fun. One of them is crafting, allowing players to create new items using raw materials taken from the blocky world.

With over $300 million earned on its opening weekend, it's clear that A Minecraft Movieis a massive success. So much so that it's at record record-breaking pace in terms of video game adaptations.

Minecraft has been experimenting with some out-there crafting recipes recently, including major quality-of-life changes to some recipes and the left-field inclusion of others. This has led to many ...

Gavin has been freelance guide-writing since 2020, and guide-writing in general since 2015. He began full-game achievement walkthroughs on TrueAchievements, and has since transitioned to shorter ...

Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...