Why security matters: Self-hosting exposes your PC to risks, so updates, strong passwords, whitelists, and careful mod selection are essential. Cross-play confusion: Bedrock supports cross-platform ...

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 ...

Valve is pushing out a Steam Client update that addresses a range of bugs affecting its newly minted Steam Controller, including occasional cursor corruption while streaming on Windows. The update ...

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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 ...

Quite a few makers try and create devices helpful to others – today’s hack, Rocket Switch, is a lovely example of that. It’s a design by [Neil Squire] of [Makers Making Change], with a PCB that plugs ...

The number of wireless controllers now available is enough to overwhelm anyone on the hunt for a new piece of gaming gear. The decision ultimately comes down to what controller feels the most ...

The Steam Controller's now out in the wild, and it's so nice, we've written some impressions of it twice. If just having the thing in your hands (assuming you grabbed one in time) isn't enough for you ...

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