With each new Java platform release, the stewards of the language always include a few new preview features that can be toyed with only if a developer knows how to unlock the capabilities at runtime.

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Stefan is a machine that plays video games, writes about video games, and then stares at a wall. Staring at a wall is the most productive part of its day. Minecraft is a game about freedom. That's ...

Minecraft is a surprisingly complex game. On the surface, it just looks like a big Lego simulator — but dig deep enough, and you can build sprawling rail systems, paint pictures, and even program ...

Since Minecraft is a highly customizable sandbox, Mojang has allowed players to tinker with its core game mechanics using simple written commands, blocks, and items. Most of these blocks and items, ...

Minecraft commands let players do a variety of things, and explosive snowballs —which can only be made through commands — always end up being a fun addition. With just a simple command-block setup, ...