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Bashy Bashy is one of the best PvP focused servers

Battle Royale Minecraft Servers: The Ultimate Competitive Survival Experience

by Wesley Barros Thursday, June 5, 2025, 4:22 p.m.

Explore the world of Battle Royale Minecraft servers: learn about the game mode's origins, famous servers, key features, and expert tips for winning. Discover how Minecraft’s competitive survival experience has evolved and find top servers to join the action.

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Adding just a few plugins can greatly increase the fun in your server

Best Plugins for Survival Minecraft Servers

by Wesley Barros Sunday, May 25, 2025, 6:41 p.m.

Running a successful Minecraft survival server is all about providing a memorable experience that keeps players coming back. While classic survival gameplay is a strong foundation, installing the right plugins can add new mechanics, boost creativity, and help build a vibrant community. The best plugins for Minecraft survival servers not only enhance playability but also add endless replay value and unique twists to the vanilla experience.

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The Walmart Skyward homepage

What Was the Minecraft Walmart Server in 2025?

by Wesley Barros Sunday, May 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

If you were keeping an eye on Minecraft events in early 2025, you probably saw the buzz about the official Walmart Minecraft server. This unique, limited-time adventure was part of a big brand partnership wave leading up to the release of A Minecraft Movie. But what exactly was the Minecraft Walmart server, and why did it generate such a stir in the community?

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The CurseForge page for Minecraft is a great place to start searching

How to Install Mods in a Minecraft Server

by Wesley Barros Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:29 a.m.

Modding your Minecraft server unlocks endless possibilities, allowing you to create anything from new gameplay mechanics to custom blocks, world generation, or entire adventures. However, installing mods requires some preparation and careful selection of the right tools. Here’s how to get started—along with what you need to consider on the way.

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The GeyserMC project homepage

How to Create a Crossplay Minecraft Server

by Wesley Barros Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:23 a.m.

Minecraft’s bedrock and Java editions are famously separate, but thanks to the power of community-built technology, they don’t have to be. Crossplay servers let players on mobile, tablet, Windows 10, and consoles join Java servers—and the tool leading the charge is GeyserMC. Here’s how you can open your server to everyone, and what you need to watch out for as you do.

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The MC forums is often a place where people advertise their new servers

How to Grow Your Minecraft Server from the Ground Up

by Wesley Barros Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:19 a.m.

Building a vibrant Minecraft server community takes more than just spinning up some hardware and hoping for the best. It demands planning, engagement, and continuous innovation. Here’s a concrete, step-by-step guide packed with specific actions and tips to help your server grow from day one.

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ngrok can be used to create Minecraft servers (among other things) for free

Creating a Minecraft Server for Free

by Wesley Barros Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:13 a.m.

Setting up your own Minecraft Java Edition server is more accessible than ever—even at zero cost. Whether you want a private world with friends or a modded community hub, it's possible to get everything running by combining clever server software and free networking solutions. Here’s a guide to get you started, with options for all experience levels.

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Technic, one of the oldest launchers where you could download dozens of modpacks

The Best Modpacks for Making Minecraft Servers

by Wesley Barros Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

Minecraft’s endless adaptability owes a lot to modpacks: curated bundles of mods that transform the game into entirely new experiences. If you’re interested in running a server that goes far beyond vanilla, finding the right modpack is one of the best ways to stand out and build a memorable community.

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Hypixel is one of the oldest and largest minigames servers in Minecraft

The Best Minigames in Minecraft Servers

by Wesley Barros Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:14 p.m.

Minecraft minigames are a cornerstone of multiplayer servers. They break the mold of standard survival and creative modes, offering fast-paced, inventive experiences crafted by the community. But what exactly are minigames, and how did they become such a big deal in the Minecraft world?

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The Bukkit website has pages dedicated for Admins and Anti-griefing plugins

Important Things for New Server Administrators

by Wesley Barros Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:09 p.m.

Running a Minecraft server is a journey of creativity, technical learning, and, occasionally, a few headaches. Whether you’re building a cozy home for friends or launching an ambitious public project, being a server admin is about more than just opening ports and building spawn. Here are some key things every aspiring admin should know:

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The amount of effort put into modern Minecraft server software

The Story of Plugins in Minecraft Servers

by Wesley Barros Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:06 p.m.

Before Minecraft became a sprawling universe of custom servers and endless minigames, the multiplayer scene was patchy at best. In the game's earliest days, server owners had little to no tools for customizing gameplay. Running a vanilla server meant everyone played basically the same game, and if you wanted features like more commands, anti-griefing, or custom rules, the only option was to edit the game itself—a tricky, error-prone process that often broke with every update.

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Portion of code for creating a window for rendering using LWJGL

What is Minecraft Java

by Wesley Barros Monday, May 19, 2025, 2:57 p.m.

When most people hear “Minecraft,” they’re really thinking of two games: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. You’ve probably heard that Minecraft Java is the “original” version and perhaps even read heated arguments about which one’s better. But what actually makes Minecraft Java Edition unique, and why does it stand apart, both technically and historically?

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