Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns The new Steam Machine from Valve looks poised to challenge Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X consoles, but I have three particular concerns that hopefully just turn out to be nothing at launch. TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025
Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support. Windows Central · Nov 15, 2025
That weird Pac-Man metroidvania just got a big update, adding a new mode that 'significantly lowers the difficulty of combat and exploration' Doesn't do much to improve the writing, though. PC Gamer · Nov 15, 2025
Escape from Tarkov launch times and release date for 1.0 It's been a long wait, but here's when you can play Escape from Tarkov 1.0 in your timezone. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
7 years of delays kept this anime sports RPG from coming out until now, and players say it was worth the wait: 'This game didn't just score, it hit my soul with a fire tornado of nostalgia' Level-5 has finally released Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and everyone loves it. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
Black Ops 7's launch day Steam player count is significantly lower than last year's Call of Duty, suggesting Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6 ate a hefty portion of its lunch COD fatigue might finally be taking its toll. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway Valve's new living room box is not built for the hardcore, and that's kind of the point. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
The cozy Don’t Starve-like survival game where you get to play as the cutest little mouse imaginable is already Very Positive on Steam Redwall lives on GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025
'We resolved this misunderstanding': Misery returns to Steam after ending its Stalker DMCA spat with GSC Game World Misery devs have removed a helicopter model, guitar songs, and Stalker-themed easter eggs at GSC's request. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
The Steam Machine could be the best thing that has happened to PC gaming A small box, but with huge potential. Destructoid · Nov 14, 2025
We should all just take a moment to appreciate Valve announcing new Steam hardware in 2025 and NOT ONCE MENTIONING AI Refreshing, ain't it? PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
I can't wait to see this custom 'GabeCube' bootup video on a big TV hooked up to a Steam Machine And that Valve intro sound is the perfect final touch. PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025
Could the Steam Machine Be the First Real Threat to Traditional Consoles? Will the Steam Machine be a viable alternative to the Xbox and PlayStation? Operation Sports · Nov 14, 2025
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gets "Mixed" Steam reviews as players share disbelief over the new FPS' ludicrous campaign, performance issues, and more: "This s*** is literally a playable Skibidi Toilet video" Black Ops 7 is certainly making an impression
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 "We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box We don't know the price of the Steam Machine—but we can take a pretty good guess.
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 "The real money isn’t in the box" - Analysts are torn on Steam Machine pricing, but I'm hopeful it won't be $1,000 Steam Machine price predictions are coming in fast, but as an editor who's covered major hardware launches for years, I'm not convinced it'll cost $1,000.
TechRadar · Nov 14, 2025 The Steam Deck 2 sounds like it'll be a huge leap in performance, but there's one big reason why it doesn't exist yet A CPU doesn't yet exist for a "truly next-gen performance Steam Deck", but Valve has a "pretty good idea" of what the sequel will be like.
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 Valve's Steam Machine may look a bit like the Borg Cube, but it's still the friendliest face of PC gaming I've seen yet Is Valve picking up the ball console gaming dropped?
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 Former Xbox exec Major Nelson praises Valve's Steam Machine as "choice is always good," but doesn't think it should be dragged into a console war: "Not everything needs a winner or loser" Valve's PC/console hybrid is already being pitted against Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2
Windows Central · Nov 14, 2025 The handheld PC hit: ASUS admits ROG Xbox Ally X demand "exceeded expectations" and is ramping up production to end stock shortages ASUS officially confirmed the ROG Xbox Ally X has been an "extremely positive" market hit, with demand exceeding expectations. the company is now ramping up production to meet the gap for the highly desired premium handheld PC.
Windows Central · Nov 14, 2025 Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: a massive step toward a more open, Steam-like ecosystem for game developers Microsoft is taking a page from Steam! the Xbox Game Publishing Guide is now public, NDA-free, and accessible to everyone. this makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier than ever for indie developers.
Operation Sports · Nov 14, 2025 Assetto Corsa Rally Enters Early Access on Steam 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, working with KUNOS Simulazioni, have released Assetto Corsa Rally in Early Access on Steam.
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 Baldur's Gate 3 publishing chief says the Steam Machine isn't super high-spec because there's "genuinely no point" when people who want demanding PC performance on TV "know how to turn any PC into a Steam Machine" Larian's Michael Douse says "Steam Deck gave birth to an entire handheld market that helped define the features of the Switch 2," and "the same will happen" with the new Steam Machine and the pre-built market