Minecraft Java Edition has finally added a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, making it much easier to join ...

Minecraft’s Java and Bedrock editions continue to offer distinct modding ecosystems in 2026, shaped by technical architecture, platform reach, and customization depth. Java Edition supports extensive ...

AI-powered platforms and workflows are streamlining Minecraft modding, from unofficial Copilot-assisted research to fully automated mod and datapack generation. These tools let creators skip manual ...

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The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...

From the first time you hold a Steam Controller in your hands, it’s clear that this is a well-made piece of hardware. There’s a sturdy build quality to all the pieces that makes the controller feel ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Don't mistake the Steam Controller for a PC controller. Even though its main function is to play PC games, Valve's new gamepad communicates ...

Most other gaming devices are available at a variety of retailers, from Amazon to Walmart. But Valve likes to do things a little differently. And since Gabe and co. have their own (extremely popular) ...

Not even Valve was prepared for the demand for its new PC gamepad, the Steam Controller. On Monday, Valve opened orders for its near-perfect PC game controller, but Steam buckled under the weight of ...

Steam Controller stock vanished in a flash following its release yesterday. Within 30 minutes, most regions were already showing as "out of stock," despite some negative reactions from prospective ...

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After my brief hands-on last year with Valve’s new Steam Controller, I said ...