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Next-gen Xbox confirmed – could be more premium than Steam Machine

Xbox's president doubles down on the next console – "hardware is absolutely core"

"Gen Z loves AI slop," says former Square Enix exec, which means that Arc Raiders' controversial AI usage is just "the tip of the spear"

"Gen Z loves AI slop," says former Square Enix exec, which means that Arc Raiders' controversial AI usage is just "the tip of the spear"

"Activision isn't shying away from AI, neither is ARC Raiders," reckons Jacob Navok

AMD Is Powering the New Steam Machine. Will It Move the Needle for AMD Stock?

AMD Is Powering the New Steam Machine. Will It Move the Needle for AMD Stock?

Valve and AMD have partnered on a custom solution to power the Steam Machine, new hardware for gamers announced on Nov. 12. Is this likely to move the needle for AMD?

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Xbox ROG Ally X Sales Outpace Expectations as Asus Ramps Up Supply

Between Valve’s New Steam Machine and the multiple new PC handhelds released just this year (MSI Claw 8, Lenovo Legion Go S, ROG Ally X), PC gaming is more popular than ever. In the ASUS Q3 Investor Conference presentation (h/t IGN), the Taiwanese manufacturer details how it is facing a…

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Inside billionaire Gabe Newell's new $500 million superyacht, which has a submarine garage and its own hospital

Newell, 62, has a lot to celebrate this month, including his gaming company Valve announcing three new pieces of hardware.

Baldur's Gate 3 exec argues there's 'no point making a high-spec Steam Machine' – and that makes a lot of sense

Think the Steam Machine is underpowered? Baldur's Gate 3 exec says there's "no point making a high-spec Steam Machine" and he's not wrong.

Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead says Valve defeated Meta and Apple in VR by building "incredible spaces for actual geniuses" instead of worrying about non-existent shareholders

The Half-Life and Counter-Strike 2 studio has "lifted many fingers"

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Valve could shake up the console gaming space, but for now, here are 4 things the Steam Machine means for PC gamers

Valve could shake up the console gaming space, but for now, here are 4 things the Steam Machine means for PC gamers

Valve's new Steam Machine has the potential to reshape console gaming, and I'm confident it will, but it also spells good news for the impact on PC gamers.

Did the Steam Frame just kill Meta's VR hopes? Maybe not, but Valve's headset is the most exciting in years

Did the Steam Frame just kill Meta's VR hopes? Maybe not, but Valve's headset is the most exciting in years

Untethered streaming with no lag? Yes please

Forget Valve's new Steam Machine: here are 5 mini PCs under $500 that can run SteamOS, play games and stream media

Forget Valve's new Steam Machine: here are 5 mini PCs under $500 that can run SteamOS, play games and stream media

Forget Valve's new Steam Machine, these five mini PCs under $500 can run SteamOS and more.

Half-Life 3 confirmed? Every insider is pointing at November 19 for the big day, and I’m also huffing hopium

Half-Life 3 confirmed? Every insider is pointing at November 19 for the big day, and I’m also huffing hopium

Please be true, please be true, please be true.

Half-Life 3 Announcement Teased Again: Will Valve's Next Reveal Deliver or Disappoint?

Half-Life 3 Announcement Teased Again: Will Valve's Next Reveal Deliver or Disappoint?

Insiders claim Valve is preparing to announce Half-Life 3, but fans remain divided on whether the reveal will finally deliver or end in disappointment.

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Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns

Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns

The new Steam Machine from Valve looks poised to challenge Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X consoles, but I have three particular concerns that hopefully just turn out to be nothing at launch.

Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too

Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too

Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from iPhone Pockets to Steam's new hardware

The week's biggest tech news stories from Apple, DJI, Valve, and more for November 15, 2025.

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How Does Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Run On the Steam Deck?

How well does Victory Road run on Valve’s handheld?

Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs

"We knew we were asking for unusual things," says Newell, "and Oceanco embraced it with open arms."

'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway

Valve's new living room box is not built for the hardcore, and that's kind of the point.

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The Steam Machine could be the best thing that has happened to PC gaming

A small box, but with huge potential.

We should all just take a moment to appreciate Valve announcing new Steam hardware in 2025 and NOT ONCE MENTIONING AI

Refreshing, ain't it?

I can't wait to see this custom 'GabeCube' bootup video on a big TV hooked up to a Steam Machine

And that Valve intro sound is the perfect final touch.

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Could the Steam Machine Be the First Real Threat to Traditional Consoles?

Will the Steam Machine be a viable alternative to the Xbox and PlayStation?

"We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own

After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.

The Steam Frame's vision is only black and white and that could be a real miss

Accurate passthrough is a boon for everyday VR use.

How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box

We don't know the price of the Steam Machine—but we can take a pretty good guess.

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