When it comes down to it, Minecraft is a fairly simple game to play. Things are pretty intuitive in terms of crafting, especially since a recipe book allows you to go back and check all the recipes ...

Creating Redstone contraptions in Minecraft can get a little more complicated than most of the game's other tasks, as Redstone dust serves as a mineral that can transmit power when placed as a block.

At first glance, Minecraft seems like an unlikely champion of the gaming world. Its blocky graphics look dated compared to today's hyper-realistic titles, and there's no sweeping storyline to follow ...