Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...

In this real-life Minecraft experiment, I attempt to build functional Minecraft-style stone tools! Inspired by the iconic stone axe, pickaxe, and shovel, I set out to create tools with that blocky, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One of the most frustrating elements of Minecraft is the tool degradation system. The more you use an item, the more it degrades, until eventually it ...

Enchanting is an extremely important part of Minecraft since every player wants to make the most of tools, weapons, and armor. Enchantments can help your swords deal more damage, axes last longer, and ...

Chris is a writer with an academic background in Creative Technology and Games Design. This experience has allowed him to look at games through a critical lens, analyzing what makes for good design.