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Minecraft 1.22 “Copper Age”: every new block, mob and crafting recipe
The full changelog translated into plain language, with the three farms you should build first.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review — a comeback that plays it safe, beautifully
Retro Studios returns with the series' best-looking entry and its most conventional structure.
Why every big studio suddenly wants a “cosy” game
Stardew, Animal Crossing and the spreadsheet that changed publisher strategy.
EVO 2026 numbers: Street Fighter 6 tops 7,000 entrants as Tekken rebounds
Registration data, the games that grew, and what it means for the fighting-game calendar.
The $900 1440p PC build: our October parts list
Every component picked for value in this month's pricing, with a 4K upgrade path noted.
Keyboards that actually improved our aim: a hall-effect switch test
Rapid trigger is real. Here is how much it helped — and when it didn't.
Donkey Kong Bananza review — the best 3D platformer since Odyssey
Destruction as a mechanic, a sidekick that works, and a late-game twist we won't spoil.
The 25 best arcade games of all time, ranked by the Arcade Porch desk
From Galaga to Killer Queen — the cabinets that defined public play.