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 ...

Once you've made a map in "Minecraft," you can craft banners to mark off special points in the world.

The wildly popular video game is filled with many mysteries. Unearth its secrets with this in-depth, step-by-step guide. For such an overwhelmingly popular game, Minecraft is nothing if not enigmatic.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The only thing easier in Minecraft than punching a tree is getting lost. You found the coolest river, the richest cave… but you can't remember where ...

Chris Drumm is a lifelong gamer with a BA in English writing and years of experience writing articles and news online. He's played hundreds of games in dozens of genres, enjoyed them all, and put more ...