While Minecraft graphics are quite basic, they do require OpenGL graphics API to load chunks and other graphical components like shadows and lighting. This graphics API stands for 'Open Graphics ...

Using OpenGL and GLUT, you can increase the speed of your image processing by using the power inside your system's GPU. Video games have been making full use of GPUs for years. Now, even nongraphical ...

Some Minecraft players, especially newer ones, do not enjoy the blocky look and feel of the game. Fortunately for them, shaders are the perfect solution to this problem. Shaders are arguably the best ...

Back in February at the Hacker Hotel camp in the Netherlands, among the many pieces of work around the venue was a rather attractive LED cube. Very pretty, but LED cubes have been done many times ...

Here's what I recommend for the best Minecraft shaders. Each will make your game look so much better than before.

Adding some great Minecraft shaders does wonders to making your game even more colorful and exciting to look at. Applying the right Minecraft shader is a true game changer and can make you feel like ...