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9 months after its 1.0 launch flopped, an indie dev just learned that Steam never emailed the 130,000 people who wishlisted its game

Planet Centauri suffered a bug that's affected less than 100 game releases since 2015.

Dev says Steam bug ruined "more than 10 years" of work and tanked their game's 1.0 launch, Valve says oops and offers a Daily Deal slot "to help make up for lost visibility"

Dev says Steam bug ruined "more than 10 years" of work and tanked their game's 1.0 launch, Valve says oops and offers a Daily Deal slot "to help make up for lost visibility"

Sandbox game Planet Centauri stumbled out of the gate

I review gaming handhelds for a living – here are the best 3 you can buy right now

I review gaming handhelds for a living – here are the best 3 you can buy right now

The handheld gaming PC market is heating up right now with new launches from Lenovo, MSI, and Asus via its collaboration with Microsoft, but these are three devices already available that I would recommend.

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Steam announces end of support for Windows 10 32-Bit, saying only 0.01% of PCs are still running it

The change happens on January 1st, 2026.

New Counter-Strike 2 cases are free to open, but keeping skins will cost you – and the FPS community isn't thrilled: "Valve will literally reinvent the gambling industry before adding a random fun game mode"

"Imagine opening one of these and realizing you have to PAY"

Valve to drop Steam support for 32-bit Windows versions next year — says it's no longer compatible with core client features, only 0.01% of players actually used it

Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows from next year. Valve says the libraries and drivers needed for core client features are no longer compatible with 32-bit architecture, and therefore need to be left behind. Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit, or Windows 11, to keep receiving timely updates and…

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Earthshaker arcana returns to Dota 2—but getting it could cost you $150

Is it worth the splurge?

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Congress calls Gabe Newell, Twitch and Discord CEOs to testify in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting

Congress calls Gabe Newell, Twitch and Discord CEOs to testify in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting

At a hearing this October.

Dota 2 player count surges after TI 2025, making fourth consecutive month of growth

Dota 2 player count surges after TI 2025, making fourth consecutive month of growth

Can Valve keep the momentum going?

Valve is ending support for Steam on Windows 10 in 2026 — but only for 0.01 percent of users

Valve is ending support for Steam on Windows 10 in 2026 — but only for 0.01 percent of users

If you're still using a 32-bit version of Windows 10 in 2025 and like to game on it, we've got some bad news for you. Valve is ending support for the 32-bit client next year.

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Escape from Tarkov dev has outdone itself, telling players to buy the whole game again if they want it on Steam after 9 years leading to 1.0: "There are no excuses"

Escape from Tarkov dev has outdone itself, telling players to buy the whole game again if they want it on Steam after 9 years leading to 1.0: "There are no excuses"

"A final f*** off to the fans," some players reckon

'This decision will strand millions of consumers': Microsoft urged to U-turn on controversial Windows 10 support plan

'This decision will strand millions of consumers': Microsoft urged to U-turn on controversial Windows 10 support plan

Microsoft is on the verge of its Windows 10 demolition, with support ending on October 14 – but Consumer Reports may leave the company reconsidering.

Valve 'Steam Frame' may make a surprise appearance today — here's what we know

Valve 'Steam Frame' may make a surprise appearance today — here's what we know

While Meta is set to reveal all new smart glasses, Valve may be preparing for a surprise announcement, with VR YouTubers and Reddit users hinting at a "Steam Frame" VR headset reveal. Here's what we know.

Rejoice, Counter-Strike's grenades now sound crisp and clear as a chorus of angels—plus subtick shooting is either better or the fanbase is experiencing a shared delusion

Rejoice, Counter-Strike's grenades now sound crisp and clear as a chorus of angels—plus subtick shooting is either better or the fanbase is experiencing a shared delusion

Rejoice, Counter-Strike's grenades now sound crisp and clear as a chorus of angels—plus subtick shooting is either better or the fanbase is experiencing a shared delusion

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TI 2025 champion coach presses Gaimin Gladiators for answers over sudden withdrawal

Aui_2000 is not ready to let this go without getting to the bottom of it.

CS2 update (Sept. 16): Genesis Collection, grenade sound upgrade, more

Subtle and fun additions.

The Valve rumor mill goes into overdrive as VR influencers travel to Seattle for what seems likely to be the imminent reveal of the Steam Frame

Valve may finally be showing off its long-rumored headset with the codename "Deckard."

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Valve blocks mature games from Steam Early Access — what it means?

Valve has started blocking mature-themed games from Steam Early Access, continuing the debate over payment processor influence and what content should be allowed on the platform.

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This legendary game series just made its big return after 15 long years — but I'm sorry to say there's bad news for Steam players

15 years after the series' last game, EA's beloved Skate franchise is finally back with a new entry. But it's not without a big caveat on Steam.

I'm not asking you to believe me, I'm telling you to believe me: the Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme is one of the best handheld gaming PCs you'll find

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally managed to get my hands on an 8-inch handheld, the Lenovo Legion Go S, which has easily slotted itself into the rankings of my favorite handhelds.

I've moved on from Microsoft's Xbox controllers, but this new feature is something I've wanted for years on Windows 11

The ROG Xbox Ally's new full-screen experience is still a long way off for other Windows 11 systems, but one of its handheld-friendly features is already available via Microsoft's Windows Insider program.

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The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?

Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

Dota 2 fans left disappointed as TI 2025 fails to honor yearly tradition

It has been a while since Kez was released and he's not even in Captain's Mode yet.

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Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Valve billionaire Gabe Newell says "people talk s*** at me in chat, and about once a week people say, hey noob, uninstall the game" but "that's really about their enthusiasm" so he still plays Dota 2 "every day"

Even Gabe Newell isn't immune to being flamed in MOBAs

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