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Minecraft 1.19 The Wild Update's New Additions
Minecraft

Minecraft 1.19 The Wild Update's New Additions

The Minecraft Wild Update not only brings awesome new and much-wanted content, but it also adds fixes to existing features. New blocks, items, mobs and biomes are waiting for those brave enough to

  • Kim Kokosinski
    Kim Kokosinski
7 June 2022
Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs: Part 2's World-Changing Update
Minecraft

Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs: Part 2's World-Changing Update

The Minecraft Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 update is finally here for both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition! This update takes you to new heights and down to its darkest depths with the

  • Lou Pastor
    Lou Pastor
1 December 2021
Minecraft 1.17 Caves & Cliffs Part 1's Exciting New Features
Minecraft

Minecraft 1.17 Caves & Cliffs Part 1's Exciting New Features

The Caves & Cliffs update brings a lot of cool new features and content to Minecraft! Items ranging from glow berries to raw iron are being added. New mobs like glowing squids and

  • Jeffrey Schmitt
    Jeffrey Schmitt
  • Lou Pastor
    Lou Pastor
9 June 2021
11 Best Tips and Tricks for Beginners in Valheim
Valheim

11 Best Tips and Tricks for Beginners in Valheim

Valheim is a new survival game that is becoming extremely popular. It has become one of the biggest games on Steam right now! More and more people are starting their Viking adventure. We

  • Jeffrey Schmitt
    Jeffrey Schmitt
27 February 2021
Best Minecraft Plugins in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Plugins in 2021

Looking for recommended plugins to install on your Minecraft server? Here you will find the top Minecraft plugins in 2021. All plugins in this article are completely free, up-to-date for Minecraft 1.16

  • Mitchell Smith
    Mitchell Smith
25 January 2021
Best Minecraft Maps in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Maps in 2021

We've hand-picked the best Minecraft maps to play in 2020 including adventure, survival, horror, parkour, puzzle, and more!

  • Alex E
    Alex E
24 January 2021
Best Minecraft Skins to Use in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Skins to Use in 2021

If you're on the lookout for the best Minecraft skins around then you're in the right place. Whether you're looking to roleplay, impress your friends, or level up your Minecraft character, we've got you covered.

  • Alex E
    Alex E
23 January 2021
Best Minecraft Mods in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Mods in 2021

This list is dedicated to the best minecraft mods that improve your playing experience in functional ways, such as minimaps and command macros.

  • Alex E
    Alex E
21 January 2021
Best Minecraft Modpacks in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Modpacks in 2021

We handpicked the 10 best Minecraft modpacks of all time in a range of genres including adventure, science, farming, and more!

  • Alex E
    Alex E
20 January 2021
Best Minecraft Resource Packs in 2021
Minecraft

Best Minecraft Resource Packs in 2021

The 5 best Minecraft resource packs you can find for Minecraft Java edition in a range of different styles.

  • Alex E
    Alex E
19 January 2021
2020 — Shockbyte's Transformative Year
Company

2020 — Shockbyte's Transformative Year

2020 was a transformative year for Shockbyte. We achieved the highest customer satisfaction levels ever in the history of our company, and have taken our greatest leaps forward yet. Today, Shockbyte is the

  • Mitchell Smith
    Mitchell Smith
1 January 2021
Our Holiday Build Competition
Minecraft

Our Holiday Build Competition

Fun, prizes, and friendly competition incoming! This year we are celebrating the holidays with a build competition and you're invited! The goal of the competition is to build your best festive-themed build. We

  • Jeffrey Schmitt
    Jeffrey Schmitt
10 December 2020
How We Built Our Strongest Support System Ever
Company

How We Built Our Strongest Support System Ever

We are overwhelmingly grateful for the growth Shockbyte has seen since it was founded in 2013. In previous years, customer support was an area that proved to be a challenge for us. However,

  • Jeffrey Schmitt
    Jeffrey Schmitt
8 October 2020
Free Minecraft servers engage students during COVID-19
Press Releases

Free Minecraft servers engage students during COVID-19

5 August 2020 Free servers provided through the Shockbyte for Education Program, with the support of Open Solidarity Initiative VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - 5 AUGUST, 2020 - Shockbyte Hosting, one of the largest Minecraft

  • Mitchell Smith
    Mitchell Smith
  • Tim Stiffler-Dean
    Tim Stiffler-Dean
5 August 2020
Best ARK: Survival Evolved Mods
ARK: Survival Evolved

Best ARK: Survival Evolved Mods

Are you looking for the best ARK: Survival Evolved mods to play solo, or to add to your server? You've come to the right place! With so many mods to choose from, it

  • Alex E
    Alex E
1 August 2020
Announcing Shockbyte's Minecraft for Educators Program
Minecraft

Announcing Shockbyte's Minecraft for Educators Program

We believe Minecraft can serve a unique purpose in the vastly different world of remote learning. Shockbyte for Education supplies teachers with free Minecraft servers.

  • Tim Stiffler-Dean
    Tim Stiffler-Dean
  • Mitchell Smith
    Mitchell Smith
26 March 2020
7 Types of Minecraft Servers YOU Can Succeed With
Server Advice

7 Types of Minecraft Servers YOU Can Succeed With

So, you want to launch a Minecraft server for the first time, but you want to make sure you do it the right way, huh? Not a bad idea! Minecraft is, after all, a dominating force in the world today.

  • Tim Stiffler-Dean
    Tim Stiffler-Dean
30 December 2019
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