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AMD says Valve is 'on track' to begin shipping the Steam machine 'early this year'

But how early is early?

Epic Games Store Reports Strong Sales Growth Even as Player Hours Decline

Epic Games Store Reports Strong Sales Growth Even as Player Hours Decline

Epic sales are looking up, even if players aren't sticking around long.

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Deadlock's newest hero has the luxury of two kits, multiple knockback attacks, and the ability to turn into a werewolf every 30 seconds

Deadlock's newest hero has the luxury of two kits, multiple knockback attacks, and the ability to turn into a werewolf every 30 seconds

I don't know what electoral system Deadlock uses, but I like it.

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"My goal on PC isn't to topple Steam": Epic Games Store boss says beating Valve isn't the plan – just getting "enough market share on PC that you have to be here no matter what"

"Our competition in the space has pushed PC gaming to pretty impressive growth"

"Malicious" mod that deletes files spreading through Steam Workshop just like John Carpenter's The Thing, says dev of sandbox hit with 300,000 reviews: "It replaces them with itself. This is how it spreads"

Killing it with fire isn't an option, sadly

Steam Controller re-review: A fresh look at Valve's flawed but influential 10-year-old controller

Overlooked or rightfully neglected?

'Google’s leaked Aluminum OS looks like the ChromeOS I've waited years for': why I might actually ditch Windows 11

Windows 11 is at a breaking point, but Google’s newly leaked Aluminum OS could finally deliver the "Pro" desktop and gaming alternative I’ve been waiting for.

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Thousands of players flood into Team Fortress 2 Classified, the free 'TF2 Classic' mod that just launched on Steam

Thousands of players flood into Team Fortress 2 Classified, the free 'TF2 Classic' mod that just launched on Steam

If you can find a server with empty slots, you let me know.

Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney voices support for $900 million Steam lawsuit: 'Valve is the only major store still holding onto the payments tie and 30% junk fee'

Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney voices support for $900 million Steam lawsuit: 'Valve is the only major store still holding onto the payments tie and 30% junk fee'

Sweeney says Valve's DLC purchase requirements are like "a car dealership demanding 30% of gas purchases."

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes aim at one of Valve's Steam policies as that massive UK lawsuit looms — "This is the practice courts found illegal"

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes aim at one of Valve's Steam policies as that massive UK lawsuit looms — "This is the practice courts found illegal"

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney argues that the way Valve handles in-game microtransactions for Steam games is "unlawful."

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Epic CEO Criticizes Steam’s 30% Fee As Valve Faces Major UK Lawsuit

Epic CEO Criticizes Steam’s 30% Fee As Valve Faces Major UK Lawsuit

Sweeny is using this moment to reinforce his long-running criticism of Valve’s platform.

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Epic Games Store GM says Valve's Team Fortress hats "definitely inspired" Epic's new Fortnite crossovers, like getting a Crimson Desert skin when you buy a game through Epic

Epic Games Store GM says Valve's Team Fortress hats "definitely inspired" Epic's new Fortnite crossovers, like getting a Crimson Desert skin when you buy a game through Epic

"It would always put our games in the top 5 sellers for a good 1-2 weeks"

From iPhone 17e to Pixel 10a, the most exciting tech launches in February

From iPhone 17e to Pixel 10a, the most exciting tech launches in February

Valve could also launch the Steam Machine, and I’m also looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Independent UK

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supports the $900 million lawsuit against Valve, arguing Steam is "the only major store still holding onto payment ties and 30% junk fee"

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supports the $900 million lawsuit against Valve, arguing Steam is "the only major store still holding onto payment ties and 30% junk fee"

UK courts recently ruled that the trial can move forward

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Deadlock players have chosen Graves, the goth girl, as the second new character to be added, beating out unicorn lady and demon boy

"Death is coming."

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We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken

We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.

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Fans Are Concerned About Forza Horizon 6's Regional Pricing

'A moment similar to when smartphones arrived': Mark Zuckerberg reveals where Meta's money is going in 2026 — and it’s not VR

Meta Quest VR may be on its last legs, with Mark Zuckerberg committing to "directing most of our investment" towards smart glasses and AI over the next year.

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Microsoft earnings — 'You can think of agents as the new apps,' CEO Satya Nadella

Will we finally learn whether Microsoft’s big bet on AI has paid off?

Deadlock's big update added one very important feature: A secret bedroom for its teeny tiny dream-gremlin

Short kings only.

After playing Deadlock's new 'Oops, All Teamfights' mode, Highguard's kitchen-sink ruleset feels overwrought

Sometimes more is less.

A terrifying 20,282 games were released on Steam in 2025, and just 608 managed to get 1,000 reviews, expert finds: "We might be in a bit of an indie golden age"

"The numbers are going in the right direction"

Valve is facing a lawsuit over 'monopoly' claims on Steam – and I'm scratching my head at this one

Valve's Steam storefront is favoured by a large majority of PC gamers, with generous discounts and pricing, but a lawsuit has called that into question.

Before it could come to Steam, Valve made devs "record and send footage" of their game's "alien orgy" for verification, which was fortunately cleared for launch

Size Five Games had to jump through some specific hoops

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A poor surprise reveal for Highguard leaves it fighting an uphill battle for good reviews

In the fiercely competitive market of the online multiplayer game, Highguard’s rocky start means it now has a lot to prove

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