Anthony Puleo is a Freelance Writer for GameRant, but has a history working for the site. Having worked as a staff writer here for two years, he is very familiar with the gaming industry and plays ...

Minecraft: Java Edition tests upcoming changes and updates through pre-release snapshots. On Wednesday, Mojang Studios began releasing Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w45a to interested players.

I'm eager to dive in once I've finished writing this article. Every Minecraft update is just another reason to keep playing this beloved 16-year-old game.

The latest Minecraft snapshot is live, which means a load of new features to check out ahead of the launch of Caves and Cliffs. Strictly speaking, the big additions here are the Minecraft goats, but ...

While exploring the world of Minecraft, you will come across many different blocks. Right at the start, you will be breaking and mining blocks to progress in the game. Mining blocks is mostly a safe ...