To craft a beacon in "Minecraft," you'll need glass, obsidian, and a rare item called the Nether Star. Once you've crafted the beacon, you'll also need to build a pyramid pedestal to place it on.

Minecraft beacons are one of the more challenging items to create, suitable for ambitious players (who want to show off a little). Here’s what you need and where you can find it. Step 1: Five glass ...

As the launch of Star Wars: The Old Republic draws nigh, BioWare and LucasArts have been more and more forthcoming with information about game mechanics. This week, the big reveal was crew skills.

Minecraft has hundreds of blocks in the game. However, some serve a greater purpose than just being used for building. These blocks are called utility blocks and they have an extra purpose to them ...

The easiest way to obtain glass in Minecraft is to smelt sand or red sand in the furnace. Sand can be found in the desert biome, near rivers, lakes, or under the ocean. While red sand can only be ...

In Minecraft, no matter how well-built your humble abode or daunting castle is, creepers and more will eventually find it, and when they do, you’re going to have to defend your home. By placing a ...