GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. When constructing a base in Minecraft, one of the essential items you need to have is a simple door. While it might seem obvious, a door is the only ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A bookshelf is a multi-functional block that's used far more in the mid-late game of Minecraft. However, even if you're building your first base, you ...

Maps are an important tool in Minecraft. That’s especially true once you start moving away from your initial spawn spot. Of course, we don’t need to preach the importance of a map. You’re here because ...

Stefan is a machine that plays video games, writes about video games, and then stares at a wall. Staring at a wall is the most productive part of its day. Minecraft is a game with a somewhat pastoral ...

To build a portal in Minecraft, you can use a lot more obsidian than this to fit your needs (easy transportation, farming purposes). But this guide will help you build a nether portal efficiently, ...

Want to make your very own Minecraft pixel art? Minecraft's creative potential is the main reason so many people still play it. Building a new house, constructing a subterranean fortress, creating ...

To make fireworks in Minecraft, all you need is paper and gunpowder. You can also add a "firework star," a unique item that gives your fireworks their distinctive explosions. Fireworks are great for ...