Former Valve writer says PlayStation killing physical discs is no conspiracy: "You, the consumer, have made your choice, and the choice is for digital" But what if I don't like the consequences of my actions? GamesRadar · Jul 20
Could Steam Machine prices rise even higher? Valve responds to growing concerns Sales of the Steam Machine have been strong so far, but there might be a sting somewhere down the line T3 · Jul 20
3D printing enthusiast resurrects cancelled dbrand Steam Machine Companion Cube as DIY project — project shelved due to copyright can now be made and assembled at home A 3D printing enthusiast has resurrected dbrand's cancelled Steam Machine Companion Cube as a DIY project. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 20
The Steam Machine isn't doing exclusives because Valve thinks "restricting where people can play" doesn't work "We’re much more interested in having the whole PC catalog as our 'launch exclusive'" GamesRadar · Jul 20
Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM Turns out you can easily turn an RTX 4060 gaming laptop motherboard into a Steam Deck alternative that's half the price of Valve's cube. GamesRadar · Jul 20
Steam Week in Review: Take cover, because it looks like more than half of new Steam games will have an AI-disclosure by 2027-2028 All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 19. PC Gamer · Jul 20
‘Still getting worse’: Valve engineer reckons RAM supplies are ‘at least three to six months’ behind Here's one thing I hope ends before we get Half-Life 3 Destructoid · Jul 19
If PlayStation wants to succeed with all-digital, it needs to follow the Steam model — 5 ways it can win over gamers like me PlayStation appears to be going all-in on digital games. To make this easier on gamers, it should implement some of Steam's policies. Here's what Sony can do. Tom’s Guide · Jul 18
The Steam Machine's $1,000+ price tag is unlikely to come down anytime soon as Valve says the memory crisis is "still getting worse" A grim outlook GamesRadar · Jul 18
Valve reassures Team Fortress 2 players that it's still working on the Mann vs Machine update it announced last year: 'We promise we're making progress' "It's taking a lot longer to sort through the new content and changes than we'd originally anticipated." PC Gamer · Jul 18
Valve says there's no end in sight to the memory crisis, and prices are only going to increase: 'Honestly, it's still getting worse' Retail availability is lagging bulk supply by "at least three to six months" according to a Valve engineer. PC Gamer · Jul 18
Florida Man Accused Of Hiding Crypto-Stealing Malware In Steam Games. Federal Agents Say Thousands Of Devices Were Infected. Federal authorities have arrested a 21-year-old Florida man accused of participating in a scheme that allegedly used malware-infected video games to steal cryptocurrency from gamers. International Business Times · Jul 17
Retiring Valve programmer says 'at least one' of the studio's beloved game modes was made in secret to avoid pushback from peers Valve's mythical flat corporate structure might be somewhat less than 100% self-directed. PC Gamer · Jul 17
'We're interested in having the whole PC catalog as our 'launch exclusive'': Valve talks exclusives and the advantages of an open platform Anyone can make a better Steam machine, and that's how Valve likes it. PC Gamer · Jul 17
Destructoid · Jul 17 Florida man strikes again, this time uses virus-infected Steam game to steal over $220,000 Be careful what you purchase and download, folks.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17 Florida man arrested after allegedly stealing $220,000 in crypto using malware hidden in Steam Games — 8,000 devices infected Federal agents arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.
GamesRadar · Jul 16 The age of accessible Meta Quest prices could be coming to an end as rumors swirl about the Quest 4 The latest word points to the next Meta Quest headset being alarge upgrade over the current generation, but that could bring an end to accessible pricing.
PC Gamer · Jul 15 Steam reveals all the sale dates and themed events for the first half of 2027 Grab your wallet, there's spending to be done.
PC Gamer · Jul 15 Valve to send iFixIt more Steam Deck LCD batteries, replacements will be back in stock next week How many more years of aftermarket support will the Steam Deck enjoy?
GamesRadar · Jul 15 Steam study of over 53,000 games finds "60 – 90% of the growth" in monthly releases on Valve's store is from games using AI and "almost none of them make money" But then, hardly any non-AI Steam games make money, either
GamesRadar · Jul 15 After just four years, Valve is seemingly discontinuing Steam Deck LCD parts, and the repair enthusiast in me is upset Valve is supposedly "sunsetting" Steam Deck LCD parts, as iFixit says it is looking less likely that it'll restock the handheld's battery.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14 Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.
GamesRadar · Jul 13 Dev defends short games after criticizing Steam for making it easy to refund them: "I will never stretch out a game with more content just to avoid refunds" Sub-two-hour games may face a bit of added risk
TechRadar · Jul 13 New Steam Machine red light warning isn't anything to worry about — an overzealous overheating warning is reportedly due to a BIOS bug Seeing a red light on your Steam Machine? Don't panic — it's most likely due to a bug that triggers a temperature warning to come on 'much earlier' than it should.
GamesRadar · Jul 13 You can now use the Steam Controller with your PS5, Xbox, and Switch thanks to an open-source puck OpenPuck is an open-source receiver for the Steam Controller that lets it connect to your PS5, Xbox, and Switch as well as your PC and Steam Machine.