Does Hytale have controller support? The differences between Hytale and Minecraft are mostly subtle: improved graphics, simplified crafting, and helpful QoL tweaks collectively make the games feel ...

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OhSnap finalized the MCON controller that we saw at CES last year. (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) OhSnap won our hearts (and a best of CES award) last year with the MCON, its tiny Bluetooth game pad ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the ...

Game characters have come a long way in the last few years, but Genies — the company best known for its ultra-stylized digital avatars — is kicking that evolution into high gear. After announcing a ...

Stories offers a more ‘structured’ experience for teens, who can no longer hold open-ended conversations with the platform’s AI characters. Stories offers a more ‘structured’ experience for teens, who ...

Division is easy. We see it everywhere, in our politics, our neighborhoods, even around our dinner tables. We’ve become so accustomed to disagreeing — and disagreeing badly — that we’ve forgotten how ...

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As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for ...

Confession: I play ludicrous amounts of games every day, both for work and when I’m just kicking back, so I’ve gotten to know the PS5 controller inside out. When Sony dropped the PlayStation 5 back in ...