Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...
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Console Gaming in 2026: Mastering Roblox and Minecraft Cross-Play and Controller Setups

As of May 2026, the line between console, mobile, and PC gaming has blurred further, especially for blocky favorites like Roblox and Minecraft. With cross-play now a standard expectation and ...
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1v1ing the best controller player! (Minecraft Bedrock)

Sure, here is the new description with all links and associated text removed: 1v1ing the Best Controller Player! (Minecraft ...

Minecraft Java Edition is getting peer-to-peer multiplayer support from Mojang

Minecraft Java Edition players won't always need to host or rent servers for multiplayer soon, as Mojang is adding the option ...

The Steam Controller no longer needs Steam to get the most from it

Thanks to the addition of SDL support, Linux and Windows users can access the full suite of Steam Controller features in ...

Minecraft Live May 2026 Announced, Here’s What to Expect

Here is all you need to know about the Minecraft Live May 2026 happening directly from the TwitchCon Europe, streaming time, ...
Polygon

The Steam Controller is $99. How does that compare to other gamepads?

After a few months of uncertainty, you’ll finally be able to order your Steam Controller beginning on May 4. It’s a great option for PC players looking for a reliable gamepad, but it’ll cost you — $99 ...
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Java Development in 2025: Evolving Priorities and Persistent Challenges

If you haven't seen the latest Java developer productivity report from Perforce, you should check it out. Written by Perforce CTO Rod Cope and developer tools exec Jeff Michael, the "2025 Java ...
Polygon

The Steam Controller is so close to being the perfect PC gamepad

It was 10 years ago when a coworker placed a Steam Controller in my hands. I had no idea what I was holding. It was a foreign object to me, tossing decades of conventional wisdom to the curb in favor ...
CNET

Valve Steam Controller Review: It May Be My Favorite Controller, Period

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. I started with CNET reviewing ...
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Valve Steam Controller review: A gamepad in search of a console

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 ...
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Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review

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 ...