Running a Minecraft SMP server is exciting, but keeping it fresh takes more than just survival mode. Adding the right quality-of-life mods, social plugins, and roleplay features can transform gameplay ...

Almost any game is improved when played with friends. If you don't have any, well, you can make some. That's why we jumped into some of the most popular multiplayer servers around to find the best, ...

After growing up with Pokemon, Kirby, and Animal Crossing, The Elder Scrolls' fifth installment of Skyrim changed her life and she's been an avid gamer ever since. If she's not tending to yet another ...

Running a smooth Minecraft SMP server requires more than just decent specs — it’s about optimized settings, efficient hardware, and features that keep players engaged. From diagnosing TPS drops to ...

Minecraft has changed a lot since its early days, but one thing has stayed surprisingly consistent. Survival Multiplayer, better known as SMP, continues to be one of the most popular ways to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are literally thousands of Minecraft servers to join right now. Whether you want a friendly community playing the vanilla Minecraft experience, ...

If you have spent any time looking for a new world to call home, you have probably seen the letters SMP everywhere. I remember the first time I saw the term on a server list and felt a bit out of the ...