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Why are CS2 skins so expensive?

The economics behind Counter-Strike's most expensive virtual items.

What the next generation of FSR, XeSS, and DLSS means for the future of PC gaming

What the next generation of FSR, XeSS, and DLSS means for the future of PC gaming

DLSS 5 set a precedent that AI-powered upscaling can change the look of games rather than just improve their performance. The future is looking bleak, but it's not hopeless yet.

Valve has rewired Counter-Strike 2's bomb to make it more spectacular, but potentially less deadly

Valve has rewired Counter-Strike 2's bomb to make it more spectacular, but potentially less deadly

Bomb has been supplanted.

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Steam refunds are "not for people to play games for free," says dev of short game who criticized Valve's system: "I'm 100% pro refund"

"Many people think that I'm a complete a**hole now"

Valve Insider Claims 'Half-Life 3' Is Nearly Complete—But When Is It Really Coming?

Valve's Half-Life 3 is nearly complete, at least according to a leaker who has claimed this to be true despite no confirmations from the developer.

Steam has reportedly made Valve more money in the first half of 2026 than it did in all of 2020 – $11.1 billion and counting

Valve is notably not selling the Steam Machine at a loss

Turns out selling other people’s stuff is hot business as Steam reportedly raked in $11 billion in the last six months

Valve, you don't have to fix.

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Meta says its working on 'multiple next-generation headsets' despite the struggles of VR and the heat death of the metaverse

Meta says its working on 'multiple next-generation headsets' despite the struggles of VR and the heat death of the metaverse

Down but not out.

'Valve isn't interested in a nuanced conversation' says indie dev suffering from Steam censorship

'Valve isn't interested in a nuanced conversation' says indie dev suffering from Steam censorship

"Valve loves it when Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3 throw customizable genitals at you in the first five minutes, but of course I can't."

Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues

Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues

Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, even last year's holiday season made 8% less money than H1 2026, making…

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E-Ink faceplates for the Steam Machine are coming, but not from Valve

E-Ink faceplates for the Steam Machine are coming, but not from Valve

I am going to put the filthiest fanfiction on this thing.

Valve's Steam Frame launch looks imminent, with new 'Great on Frame' category spotted

Valve's Steam Frame launch looks imminent, with new 'Great on Frame' category spotted

Though there are only four games as of right now.

Jsaux doubles down on its Steam Machine e-ink faceplate plans with a dot matrix version and a panel that looks like my weird 2000s Hi-Fi PC

Jsaux doubles down on its Steam Machine e-ink faceplate plans with a dot matrix version and a panel that looks like my weird 2000s Hi-Fi PC

Jsaux says it's Steam Machine e-ink faceplay is still happening, and it'll be accompanied by a dot matrix panel and a color e-ink plate with Hi-Fi vibes.

‘Lies about driver support’: Valve now lets you install Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, but many people don’t want to be fooled twice

‘Lies about driver support’: Valve now lets you install Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, but many people don’t want to be fooled twice

Valve has released official drivers so you can put Windows 11 on the Steam Machine, but some users are worried they'll see a repeat of the Steam Deck’s disappointing support.

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CS2 Season 5 update patch notes: Cache added to Premier, C4 damage reworked, new Armory collection

Cache returns, C4 damage reworked, new Armory skins added.

A current Valve designer recreated Half-Life 2's Ravenholm in the Source 2 engine, and says he was "blown away at how powerful these tools are"

"A small space proved to be a fantastic way to learn"

Valve's magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil

Xbox Project Helix reportedly "safe" from "Xbox reset" – the next-gen console is still on track

Mass layoffs and a cull of development studios won't affect the next Xbox, it's claimed

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No, you can't build your own Steam Machine, but you can cry trying

Building your own Steam Machine might sound like a bright idea, but in reality, it's nearly impossible to copy Valve's cube in terms of size and specs.

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Valve releases drivers, notes to make Windows work on Steam hardware, but refuses to support it — tells users it doesn’t offer support for ‘Windows on Steam Hardware,’ gaming company provides resources ‘as is’

These drivers will make it easier for your Steam Deck or Steam Machine to play nicely with Windows 11. However, Valve says it does not offer customer support for 'Windows on Steam Hardware,' and instead points stuck users to the SteamOS recovery instructions.

EFG’s updated CS2 rulebook cuts off skin gambling sponsors for good

The rule change aligns EFG's tournament standards with Valve's own December 2025 licensing restrictions, closing off a long-standing revenue stream for Counter-Strike teams.

Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam machine, y'know for the three people who managed to buy one and inexplicably want a different OS

Not many have been made, the device is hella expensive, and Windows is not made for the living room while Steam OS is. Otherwise, great news.

Steam Machine Now Allows Installing Windows OS on Hybrid PC Console With Official Driver Release

Valve now allows the installation of Windows OS on the Steam Machine with the release of the official driver.

Steam is more than 50% larger than PlayStation according to expert's estimate, which puts Valve's store around 200 million monthly active users

PlayStation reported 125 million monthly active users this year

Aoostar's mini PC completely destroys the Steam Machine on raw performance but you will have to add memory and storage

The Aoostar GODY 7600XT's impressive spec means you don't need to get lost in the lottery of Valve's queuing system.

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