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'Memory and storage shortages' means Valve can't give us pricing or release dates for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame

The hardware is still expected in the first half of the year, but pricing it is an issue.

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console may land in 2027, according to AMD – but the console wars are over

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console may land in 2027, according to AMD – but the console wars are over

As gamers prepare for Valve's Steam Machine, AMD has just hinted at Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console coming in 2027.

'Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year': AMD's CEO says gaming PC remains on course — and I'm hopeful it could arrive in March

'Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year': AMD's CEO says gaming PC remains on course — and I'm hopeful it could arrive in March

Valve has previously said the Steam Machine will debut early in 2026, and Lisa Su has underlined that this is still the case.

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The new Valve Steam Machine is 'on track' to begin shipping early this year, says AMD — CEO suggests new 4K mini gaming PC, powered by semi-custom Zen 4 CPU, to launch soon

AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su, during the company's latest Q4 2025 earnings call, seemingly confirmed that the release for the new Valve Steam Machine is "on track" to launch during early 2026.

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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 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

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"

"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"

"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

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

'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.

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

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

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"

The Independent UK

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

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.

Operation Sports

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.

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.

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