The Latest Breaking News from Steam

GTA 6 isn't $100, but its real price proves games are only going to get more expensive

Opinion | Count your pennies before they're snatched

GamesRadar · Jun 24

Valve Steam Machine price hike similar to Steam Deck's 45% increase, company confirms — was probably priced competitively against the PS5 Pro before the RAMpocalypse

Valve engineers hinted that the nearly 45% price increase on the Steam Deck applied to the Steam Machine as well. This brings the estimated original price to under $750 for the base console.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 24

Fan revolt forces RPG studio to kill its new launcher just 19 hours after release

Which you could probably have seen coming.

PC Gamer · Jun 23

"The 'AI Stigma' is real and severely punishes developers": A new study shows how much using AI in games hurts sales, and the numbers are hard to believe

A new study from Game Oracle demonstrates the negative effects the use of AI can have on sales (and reputation). There's a lot to unpack here, but the main message is resounding: we're not yet ready for the future of gaming.

Windows Central · Jun 23

Valve working on SteamOS for general release — company collaborating with Nvidia to ensure compatibility, hints at dual-boot capabilities in the future

Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais says that the company is working on expanding SteamOS compatibility with Nvidia and other hardware platforms. This should make it easier for users to install the gaming operating system on non-Valve hardware, although it still requires a complete system wipe to replace the existing OS.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 23

Genshin Impact creator miHoYo has released an AI companion on Steam, an eternal student cursed to never obtain her piano degree

The studio is doubling down on its investment in AI.

PC Gamer · Jun 23

Steam Machine Finally Launches: Valve's Big Return Overshadowed by Controversial High Price

Valve's Steam Machine, priced from $1,049, aims to bridge console and PC gaming. However, its high cost has sparked debate among gamers about its value and market appeal.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Valve Steam Machine Launches: Sign-up to Purchase Console or Bundle Directly on Steam

Valve has announced the launch of the Steam Machine and has opened up signups for those who want to purchase the console or its bundle on Steam.

Player One · Jun 23

An absurdly large patch filled with over 2K lines of changes is how the devs of early access co-op RPG Fellowship hope to hook players on running MMO-like dungeons without the MMO

Season 3 brings its biggest and most important update ever.

PC Gamer · Jun 22

I usually skip soulslikes not made by FromSoftware, but one Steam demo just won me over

Me to my fiancee when I'm playing Prison of Husks and I reach the Prison of Husks: "That's the Prison of Husks."

PC Gamer · Jun 22