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Minecraft Villagers Explained: The Ultimate Guide to Professions, Trading, Breeding, and More Published on August 2025 · Reading time: ~10–12 min If you’ve played Minecraft long enough, you’ve probably had that moment: you walk into a village, get greeted by a chorus of “Hrrmm,” and suddenly you’re wondering which one of these pixel-faced townsfolk is hiding a Mending book or a trade that will make your emerald chest overflow. Villagers aren’t just background decoration; they’re one of the most powerful resources in the game, capable of supplying you with enchanted gear, rare items, and even a steady stream of emeralds once you know how to trade with them. But here’s the thing: villagers have layers. They follow daily routines, claim job sites, share information about you thro...

Abiotic Factor 1.0 Update: Everything You Need to Know When Abiotic Factor launched into Early Access, it immediately stood out. It’s not just about staying alive; it’s about surviving as a team of scientists trapped in a facility overrun by experiments gone wrong. You build, explore, fight, and figure things out together. Now that the developers have finally released the 1.0 update, it’s better than ever. The biggest change? Crossplay. With the launch of version 1.0, Abiotic Factor now supports full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. That means no matter where your friends are playing, you can all jump into the same game, build a base, and fight off anomalies together. Want to play Abiotic Factor on your own server? Get started instantly with ZAP-Hosting's fully pre-configured Abiotic Factor servers. Enjoy full control, mod support, and cross-pla...

Palworld Tides of Terraria Update: Biggest Crossover Ever On 25th June, Palworld rolled out the Tides of Terraria (v0.6.0) update for everyone. If you had been feeling that Palworld became way too monotonous, well, the developers have brought in their biggest crossover update ever. It isn’t just new skins and other cosmetics; you have a new set of pals, boss fights, new weapons, and so much more. For those unfamiliar, Terraria is a 2D sandbox adventure game released in 2011, best described as a pixel-art survival RPG. It’s known for its deep crafting systems, punishing bosses, gear progression, and world-building. The idea for this crossover began with a simple DM. Pocketpair (the developers behind Palworld) reached out to Andrew “Redigit” Spinks, the creator of Terraria, asking if they’d be open to a collaboration. And here we are. Want to play Palworld on...

Minecraft Introduces Everything Copper: Golem, Armor, and Gear We have been playing Minecraft since the beginning of time, when the most exciting update was colored wool. Over the years, we’ve seen everything from bees to boats with chests, but copper? That stuff’s mostly been sitting in my storage room collecting dust. Until now. With the latest beta update (1.21.100.23), Mojang finally gave copper the love it deserved, and it’s a game-changer. We’re talking copper tools, copper armor, oxidizing chests, and yes, the Copper Golem. Not just a cute mob, but an actual utility-driven companion that sorts your items and breathes life into your base. However, it is worth noting that this is currently in beta version and under development. Mojang has only released this for the Bedrock edition, so make sure you have this version to test out the new features. Want to play...

Minecraft Potion Brewing 101: Every Potion and How to Make It If you have ever found yourself stuck while mining in deep caves or wondering for a better way to fight the Ender Dragon, chances are, you’ve wished you had a potion or two at your side. Potion Brewing is one of the most underrated and undoubtedly the most rewarding items in Minecraft. It might turn you into a survival expert, whether you have just started playing or are a seasoned player altogether. For example, you can survive lethal falls with Slow Falling, nullify lava damage using Fire Resistance, and even sprint through the world with Swiftness. However, you might find a lot of players who do not often use these potions, it is because the entire system looks a bit complicated. But once you understand the logic of brewing, you’ll never want to enter a boss fight or deep-cave expedition without your custom pot...