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The Latest Breaking News from Valve

Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027

The queue system has been tweaked to give more useful shipping estimations, but they're not encouraging.

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.

PC Gamer · Jun 19

"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.

Windows Central · Jun 18

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Valve releases SteamOS 3.8 — and it comes with the biggest hint yet that the Steam Machine is about to arrive

The evidence that the Steam Machine is imminent is piling up, as a new version of SteamOS officially prepares the ground for Valve's gaming PC.

TechRadar · Jun 18

The Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may happen at the same time, but it won't be on Valve's box

Both the Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders could land on the same day, but you should note that you won't be playing the long-awaited sequel on Valve's box.

GamesRadar · Jun 18

Valve's latest SteamOS is out with 'initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware'

And the OLED charging LED works like it should now.

PC Gamer · Jun 18

We now have teardown pics of the Steam Frame controller and it looks like it could be pretty repairable

It could follow in the Steam Controller's footsteps.

PC Gamer · Jun 18

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Valve upgrades AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, finally allowing the credit it deserves

But still only in 23rd place, natch.

PC Gamer · Jun 18

Gamers beware — experts flag Steam Workshop is being abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

Even a wallpaper can carry a virus these days, so be careful what you're downloading.

TechRadar · Jun 17

Microsoft still has an uphill battle against Valve's SteamOS — Windows 11's Xbox mode saves on RAM usage, but apparently doesn't help with gaming performance

Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than the standard desktop, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming performance.

TechRadar · Jun 17

Valve billionaire Gabe Newell spends $70 million on a new mansion to go with his $500 million yacht as the house of Steam fights monopoly lawsuits

$70.8 million, to be precise

GamesRadar · Jun 17

Brazil orders Valve, Riot, EA, and others to pay $58.4M over loot boxes

The 1st Child and Youth Court of Brazil's Federal District ordered nine major gaming and tech companies to overhaul their monetization practices and pay BRL 298 million in collective damages.

Dot Esports · Jun 17

This Google Chrome Extension Will Flag Steam Games Made With Generative AI

This newly discovered Google Chrome extension will help you flag AI-generated games on Steam without the need to read the disclaimer part.

Player One · Jun 17

"Valve has a customer for life": Dad says Valve sent him a free Steam Deck case after his newborn threw up on his original

A common Valve W

GamesRadar · Jun 16

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Tom’s Guide · Jun 16

Popular Steam app Wallpaper Engine hijacked to spread dangerous malware — how to stay safe

Hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop to hide malicious code inside community-made desktop themes for Wallpaper Engine, putting users at risk of account theft.

TechRadar · Jun 16

RAM crisis or not, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ should not cost anywhere near $1,800 — but I fear this is just the start of overpriced handhelds

Pricing for handheld gaming PCs has hit a new level of absurdity, with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ available at retailers for $1,799.

T3 · Jun 16

3 things we want from the Steam Machine as this month's expected pre-order date looms

Valve's machine has a lot stacked against it, but could be brilliant

Windows Central · Jun 16

"Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture

New Geekbench 6 CPU performance numbers from the Steam Machine have appeared online, and compared to gaming handhelds already on the market, they're perfectly middling. Here's why I'm not worried.

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GamesRadar · Jun 16

Oops, someone just uploaded Steam Machine Geekbench results early, so I'd be surprised if Valve's box doesn't arrive next week

Geekbench results for the Steam Machine have emerged, and the new listings could mean Valve's mini PC will actually launch in June.

PC Gamer · Jun 16

Intel's first chip with Nvidia graphics is coming in early 2028 according to the latest leak and it could mark a new era for handheld PC gaming

Nvidia's second-gen RTX Spark is also due in 2028 and AMD has new chips coming, too.

Dot Esports · Jun 16

TI 2026 South America Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

10 SA squads in a clash for one TI slot.

T3 · Jun 16

Steam Machine preorders could start in days as consoles arrive and potential launch date slips

Valve's long-awaited PC games console – the Steam Machine – will reportedly be available to order next week

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 16

Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware — SteamOS boots on Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but it takes a Radeon card, installer workaround, and Resizable BAR fix

A Reddit user has shown SteamOS running on an Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but the early proof of concept required a Radeon-assisted install workaround and Resizable BAR to recover performance.

PC Gamer · Jun 15

It looks like more handhelds will soon be able to run SteamOS if this MSI Claw gameplay test is anything to go by

A new beta lets the OS run on Intel handhelds.

GamesRadar · Jun 15

SteamOS now plays nice with Intel handhelds, and that could help a shunned portable become a solid Steam Deck alternative

Now that SteamOS is working and improving on Intel handheld gaming PCs, it could help the OG MSI Claw shine as a makeshift Steam Deck.

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