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The Latest Breaking News from Steam

Steam finally found a way to recommend new games that doesn't feel like I'm getting KO'd by a fire hose

A calendar for games? Imagine!

PC Gamer

Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'

The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.

PC Gamer

Valve confirms fears with $1,049 Steam Machine price tag

Yikes, that's high.

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We finally know how much Valve's Steam Machine will cost — here's how to sign up this week for a chance to buy the console-like gaming PC

At long last, Steam Machine maker Valve has announced the device's price and when it's launching. Here's how to sign up to try and reserve one to buy.

Windows Central

Steam Machine launches next week, and its price is as painful as we all expected

I'm officially priced out.

Destructoid

Sign up for a Steam Machine before June 25: Valve running one-time randomized queue due to limited availability and to 'limit resellers'

PC Gamer

Steam Machine is here, starts at $1,049—sign up live for 512 GB/2 TB model, with optional Steam Controller

Valve admits its higher than hoped: "Our original goal for the price… is no longer viable."

PC Gamer

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Valve opens Steam Machine reservations — details $1,049 starting price, randomized queue to stop scalpers, and limited inventory

In a blog post, Valve explained its new randomized reservation systems, new tactics to stop scalpers, and why it has limited inventory.

Tom’s Hardware

Steam Machine review

A wonderful design can't beat the ugly realities of pricing, performance, and consumer value.

PC Gamer

21 years ago, Valve passed on a chill game pitched as "the opposite" of GTA San Andreas, Journey creator says: "We only publish games with guns, our players like to shoot"

Cloud is certainly no shooter

GamesRadar

Meccha Chameleon flies by 7 million sales in under 2 weeks as Steam's latest viral hit continues to go to the moon, devs celebrate by teasing a "Japan-themed map"

Another day, another indie banger

GamesRadar

How to play Halo Campaign: Evolved in split screen co-op

Take on the Covenant (again) with a friend in Halo: Campaign Evolved split screen co-op.

Dot Esports

PlayStation's PC ports have reportedly generated nearly double the revenue of Xbox's PS5 ports but Sony is still quitting Steam

According to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation's PC ports have generated nearly twice the revenue of Xbox's PS5 releases. While Sony's strategy began earlier and includes more titles, the figures highlight the different approaches both companies are taking as they expand beyond their traditional platforms.

Windows Central

Ludicrous $999 Steam game lasts just 10 minutes — ‘Congratulations On Your Purchase’ is pure conspicuous consumption with its golden ticket Steam Achievement

'Congratulations On Your Purchase' recently appeared on PC digital marketplaces priced at $999. Its main claim to fame is that it is proudly 'the most expensive game on Steam.' Buyers get a golden ticket Steam Achievement.

Tom’s Hardware

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Steam Week in Review: spammy, AI-generated capsule art is a pox, and it makes browsing Steam less fun

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 22.

TechRadar

I wanted to recommend this Hori gamepad as a cheap Steam Controller alternative, but it's just not worth your money

The Horipad for Steam controller has its highlights, but it's let down massively by a cheap feel and underwhelming performance.

PC Gamer

Don't Starve Together hits new concurrent player count peak a decade after release

Don't Starve's eatin' good.

PC Gamer

Bryce Clark, game director of Poppy Playtime, has played 23,000 hours of Steam games: 'I'm a bit obsessed with learning the market'

"I'm always playing somewhere between three and six games at a time."

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Windows Central

Subscription gaming is inching toward a world where players own nothing at all

Anti-piracy DRM solutions like Denuvo don't do a great job at stopping illegal sharing, and the gaming industry is surely looking at alternatives. Rather than technological, I think the answer is contractual. I break down the history of game piracy and where I think it's headed next.

Tom’s Guide

Here are some way-too-early Windows 12 predictions based on how Microsoft is changing Windows 11

We might not see Windows 12 for a good while yet, but in the wake of Microsoft Build 2026, now seems like an ideal time to start speculating on Microsoft’s next OS.

Player One

'Slay the Spire 2' Major Update Introduces Steam Workshop Support, Gameplay Fixes

"Slay the Spire 2" Major Update #2 adds Steam Workshop support, rebalances bosses, fixes RNG bugs, and introduces key gameplay changes.

Player One

Steam Controller Restock Delayed Until Late 2026, 2027—Here's How to Check Your Order Status

Valve has announced that Steam Controller's restock will be delayed to late 2026 or possibly to 2027.

PC Gamer

Epic says the 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher offers 5-6.5x improved performance, and the Epic Games Store is getting a big redesign

Slides out of Unreal Fest promise "5x faster cold start (average)" and "6.5x faster systray restore to library (average)" as Epic works on making its store suck less.

GamesRadar

As PUBG creator's survival game gets its last update amid studio restructuring, PlayerUnknown says "I truly regret we couldn't finish the journey we began together"

Prologue: Go Wayback has now left early access on Steam, and is free for everyone

PC Gamer

This 1986 Japanese adventure game showing up on Steam in 2026 guarantees it makes my GOTY list—you've really got to play it

Relics doesn't belong in a museum: it belongs on your PC.

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