Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the Windows 11 Canary channel, and more.

Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray-tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated videogames to come ...

Part of Minecraft's charm has always been its simple, blocky, pixelated aesthetic. With more items than ever and some retextures over the years, vanilla Minecraft looks slightly less grassroots than ...

Few tools have reshaped day-to-day work in tech as quickly as generative AI; coding tasks that once took developers days—or weeks—can now be spun up in seconds. So naturally, many workers are now ...

While Valve’s Steam Controller was ultimately a commercial failure, there’s no denying it’s an interesting piece of hardware. With dual trackpads, a wealth of buttons, and Bluetooth capability, it ...

Minecraft maps are essential tools and the best ally for your exploration. It helps you navigate the vast landscapes and mark some important locations. Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner, ...

Although the Xbox Core Controller doesn’t necessarily revolutionize the standard Xbox controller we once knew and loved, it does offer some necessary updates that PC gamers will appreciate, which ...

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