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 ...

If you’ve been managing a guild chat for Rust or coordinating a Call of Duty squad, the latest platform shifts from Discord and Steam are no longer just background noise—they’re active variables in ...

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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Sony's DualSense controllers originally designed for the PS5 are excellent for PC gaming, too, especially if you already own a couple and go back and forth between console and computer. The ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Valve has confirmed the Steam Controller price and release date, while promising to announce news on the hotly anticipated Steam Machine soon. Steam Controller launches on May 4 priced $99. We also ...

When I sat down for my interview with two people from Valve, engineer Jeremy Slocum and designer Lawrence Yang, to talk about the company’s upcoming Steam Controller, I had one important question to ...