How to download OptiFine for 1.21.9 Minecraft Java Edition

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details ...
GameSpot

Minecraft Java Vs. Bedrock: Which Version Is Best For Playing Mojang's Game?

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...
PC Gamer

Minecraft just launched add-ons, which are mods, not to be confused with the previous add-ons that were also mods, and won't replace mods for Minecraft Java

It's no secret that Minecraft's enduring success has been in part thanks to the dedication of its modding community. All this time though, mods have largely been the territory of Minecraft Java, the ...
GameSpot

Minecraft Java Vs. Bedrock - Differences And Which To Play

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's new Minecraft Education Edition - written in C++ - will outrun the Java version

This summer, Microsoft will release a beta of Minecraft: Education Edition written in C++ rather than Java, which looks like removing the performance problems associated with running the current ...