Why crossplay matters: Java and Bedrock editions can’t connect natively, splitting friends across platforms. Crossplay tools like GeyserMC bridge that gap. How GeyserMC works: It acts as a proxy, ...

In this Microsoft SQL Server and JDBC tutorial, you'll learn how to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server in Java using JDBC. The steps are relatively straightforward: Each database is different, so ...

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The next Project Zomboid update is about to make your sandbox adventures more varied, and your multiplayer lobbies a whole lot more terrifying. Developer The Indie Stone has been cooking up fresh ...

Stormgate, a game made by former StarCraft 2 developers, aimed to "boldly advance" real-time strategy games by lowering the barrier to entry in an otherwise inaccessible genre. Three years after its ...

PCWorld reports that Stormgate’s multiplayer services are shutting down after its server provider Hathora was acquired by Fireworks AI and is exiting game infrastructure. The AI industry’s expansion ...

Minecraft has changed a lot since its early days, but one thing has stayed surprisingly consistent. Survival Multiplayer, better known as SMP, continues to be one of the most popular ways to ...

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Multiplayer games 2026 are shaping up to deliver ambitious co-op video games across every major platform, from PC to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developers are leaning into ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Factory production lines in Satisfactory will grow to immense sizes the longer you play, and it can be hard to manage. A good friend, though, will cut ...

What are the best Hytale servers? Just like Minecraft, Hytale is a fantastic game to explore alone, but it's so much better with others. After years spent making friends in Minecraft servers, we've ...