GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

Core difference: Java runs on PC with open modding freedom, while Bedrock is built for cross-platform play across consoles, mobile, and PC. Performance edge: Bedrock’s C++ engine delivers smoother ...

Minecraft has changed a lot since its early days, but one thing has stayed surprisingly consistent. Survival Multiplayer, better known as SMP, continues to be one of the most popular ways to ...

Minecraft comes in two main flavors—Java and Bedrock—and each offers a different way to play. Java is the original, ...