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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Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

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

[Jeremy Bell] loves scratching, but he had a problem. His Hercules DJ controller wasn’t really doing a great job at emulating the kind of action one would get with a real turntable. The solution was ...

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Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. Play all your games however you like, on whatever you like: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more. Steam Controller was ...

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 ...

What are the best Slay the Spire 2 mods? The mods for Slay the Spire 1 were so transformative that you can see their influence in the sequel, so we're hoping the new game inspires that same level of ...