Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.

Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson has spoken out against the Electronic Software Association for claiming that the ...

The Entertainment Software Association, in its infinite wisdom, has told a California Senate committee that private and community servers are illegal and amount to piracy.

Minecraft creator Notch has called the ESA's comments about private Minecraft servers 'borderline evil'. The controversy began after an ESA executive described community Minecraft servers as illegal ...

Soft Ban: Restrict item functionality (e.g., prevent placing blocks, using tools) while allowing players to keep the item in their inventory. Hard Ban: Fully block players from obtaining, holding, or ...

Bedrock's official addon and script APIs let you add content, but can hardly modify core gameplay. Custom servers like PocketMine and Nukkit offer that control, but sacrifice vanilla features.