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 · Jun 22
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 · Jun 22
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 · Jun 22
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 · Jun 22
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. PC Gamer · Jun 22
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. TechRadar · Jun 21
Don't Starve Together hits new concurrent player count peak a decade after release Don't Starve's eatin' good. PC Gamer · Jun 21
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." PC Gamer · Jun 21
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. Windows Central · Jun 21
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. Tom’s Guide · Jun 21
'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 · Jun 20
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. Player One · Jun 20
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. PC Gamer · Jun 19
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 GamesRadar · Jun 19
PC Gamer · Jun 19 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.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 19 Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more Epic Games has just shown off a new year-long roadmap for its launcher, promising to bring community-requested features and a faster overall platform in the next 12 months.
GamesRadar · Jun 19 Slay the Spire 2 update fixes RNG after one player's "eight-hour descent into madness" proved "we did, in fact, have some unusual RNG problems" Slay the RNG
Windows Central · Jun 19 "Achievements and trophies" come to Winhanced with an update that shapes the handheld launcher into a real gaming hub Winhanced's latest update introduces achievement and trophy support, expanded game streaming options, button remapping, visual improvements, and performance enhancements as the launcher continues its journey toward becoming a complete gaming hub.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 ‘They kill games, we fight back’: the activists campaigning to keep video games playable When a company decided to shut down an online game’s servers, there wasn’t much the players who had bought that title could do – until a group called Stop Killing Games began lobbying for new consumer protection laws
inkl · Jun 19 Top Platforms for Forza Horizon 6 PC Key in 2026: Where to Get the Best Deal Forza Horizon 6 has now finally made its way to PC, and you're likely thinking whether or not the wait was worth it
PC Gamer · Jun 19 Steam Next Fest's top played games include only 1 of over 500 demos with an AI disclosure Anime, friendslop and relaxed offroading are the highlights, but seriously Valve: give us an AI filter.
GamesRadar · Jun 18 My favorite Steam Next Fest demo is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but make it a tanuki courier sim Tanuki: Pon's Summer is my game of the summer
Windows Central · Jun 18 "We want to manage expectations": Valve's Steam Controller reservations extend into 2027 as it tries "to get as many out" as possible amid restock hopes The new Steam Controller from Valve won't ship until 2027 if you haven't already reserved an order for one, though those who have may get it later in 2026.
PC Gamer · Jun 18 Instead of wishlisting its game, the developer of my favorite Next Fest demo wants you to play anyone else's: 'There are some genuinely great creators in this fest who deserve the attention' It's an unconventional marketing strategy, but I'll allow it.
GamesRadar · Jun 18 Persona 6 appears on Steam, Atlus and Sega accidentally say something interesting for once in wishlist announcement More classic Persona mechanics look to be back