A university said it was the first in the world to open a "Minecraft psychology lab". Minecraft is a popular computer game first launched in 2011 that allows players to make up their own rules.

“The 2016 Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial builds on the success of the original in a great way,” said Mike Harvey, technology teacher from Falmouth, Maine. “By programming familiar game events ...

Microsoft knows that Minecraft can get kids into programming, and it's banking on that strategy again this year. It just teamed up with Code.org to introduce the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a ...

A UK university says it is the first in the world to open a “Minecraft psychology lab”. Students at the University of Essex will learn, research and build experiments within the popular computer game.

Students at the University of Essex will learn, research and build experiments within the popular computer game. Lecturer Dr Wijnand van Tilburg said Minecraft “offers a uniquely malleable environment ...

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to plan and build a medieval castle using more than 10 practical tips for a realistic design. Learn how to shape walls, add towers, design courtyards, and include ...