Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...

Four Different Methods for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Camping Coffee

Become a backcountry (or backyard) barista with these compact coffee gadgets and gear-tester-approved brewing for every kind ...
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Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
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The April 2026 NVIDIA Driver Boosts FPS and Cuts Lag in Siege and Minecraft

The latest NVIDIA GeForce driver (v596.36) released in late April 2026 brings more than just bug fixes; it introduces refined latency measurement tools and performance profiles that demand immediate ...
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Attempting to beat the Minecraft game using only realistic methods

Minecraft master Craftee attempts to beat Minecraft using only realistic, physics-based methods. Maria Shriver reacts to Trump’s name being removed from Kennedy Center Should you change your synthetic ...
Engadget

You can now choose which games use Quick Resume on Xbox

Microsoft is finally giving all Xbox owners the option to disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis. The feature was tested with Xbox Insiders in March, and now Microsoft is rolling it out with a ...
The Verge

Roblox has games again

After swapping ‘games’ for ‘experiences’ during the Epic v. Apple trial, Roblox is now more comfortable with ‘games’ again. After swapping ‘games’ for ‘experiences’ during the Epic v. Apple trial, ...
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How to Use an External Hard Drive to Store PS5 Games

Expanding the internal storage of your game console is a bit of a luxury in 2026, but it can make your life a lot easier. With some games using upwards of 100 gigabytes (GB) of hard drive real estate, ...
The Verge

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

Does this mean the PS6 is getting AI frame gen? Or will it come to PS5 Pro? Does this mean the PS6 is getting AI frame gen? Or will it come to PS5 Pro? is a senior editor and founding member of The ...
GamesIndustry

Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts

This article is part of AI Week. Almost nine out of ten workers in the games industry (88.4%), predominantly developers, believe that generative AI use should be declared on digital storefronts like ...
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Google unveils new AI cloud tools to support game development

Google has detailed the next phase of its 'Living Games' concept: using autonomous AI agents as a core component to support cloud-based game development. Announced at GDC Festival of Gaming, Google ...