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After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

To mark the arrival of the coolest pocket monster book ever, The Pokémon Company is teaming up with London's Natural History Museum for a pop-up shop that will hawk a variety of exclusive items. Fans ...

This project is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through Grant GBMF10224, and the National Science Foundation under Grant GBMF10224 to the National Academy of Sciences. Any ...

Minecraft Java snapshots will now use a new version numbering system starting with Minecraft 26.1. The latest snapshot also brings a balanced villager trading system and a revamped lighting system. A ...

The VES Handbook of Visual Effects, Fourth Edition, includes contributions from 95 visual effects experts and will be published on December 18, 2025 from Routledge. With the Fourth Edition, the VES ...

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Steve Jackson Games recently teased a revised 4th Edition of its universal RPG, GURPS. Here’s what we know so far. GURPS is a name that conjures up meticulously detailed sourcebooks that often involve ...

The New York Rangers' 2025-26 National Hockey League season is just four games old, and there's an interesting stat worth pointing out that may surprise you. Thus far, the trio of Adam Edstrom, Sam ...

If you’re a fan of the rank-and-file battles in Kings of War then it’s time to get your pre-orders in for the new 4th Edition! Kings of War 4th edition has been in the works. We’ve been seeing the ...