Java developers absolutely must learn Maven. Maven is the most popular and pervasive build tool in the Java world. Even if you don't use Maven directly, alternatives such as Gradle, Jenkins or Ivy ...

The most significant addition to the Java language since Sun Microsystems rewrote the collections API for Java 5 is the introduction of Java records. Java records address two significant pain points ...

Minecraft’s creative potential is endless, but even the best builders sometimes run out of inspiration. From medieval castles to sleek modern villas, there’s always a new style or technique to try.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo was a trailblazer of the platformer genre, but violence has always been baked into its formula. One of the very first things you do, in the ...

The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has just landed on the Java side of the sandbox game, and I'm already eager to see what the wealth of inventive Minecraft creators and modders can do with its ...

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos has a fun development cycle. Originally, developer Argonaut Software pitched the 3D platformer to Nintendo as a Yoshi game. The two companies had a solid relationship after ...

Platformers have been around for a long time, going back to the earliest days of home video game consoles. As each new console generation came and went, developers produced some exceptional games, ...

Funding will support AI system upgrades, creator onboarding and global distribution infrastructure. Verse8 has reached 3.5 million monthly users since launching in stealth last July. More than 5,000 ...

Check out this trailer for IGTAP: An Incremental Game That's Also A Platformer, a new... incremental game that is also a platformer! Complete platforming challenges to upgrade, so you can run the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While High on Life 2 and its predecessor both had substantial Xbox Game Pass deals, developer Squanch Games still sees PlayStation as the primary ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...