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Valve assures everyone on the Steam Machine reservation list they "will have the option to purchase by the end of this year"

Valve has published a blog post saying that everyone currently on the reserve list for its new Steam Machine will have the chance to purchase one before 2027.

Sony and Microsoft are destroying console and PC gaming — here’s why the experts think Valve can save the day with SteamOS

Sony and Microsoft are destroying console and PC gaming — here’s why the experts think Valve can save the day with SteamOS

PC gamers are tired of Windows, PlayStation and Xbox — can Valve and SteamOS save the day?

The Asus ROG NUC is a Steam Machine for the big kids, with their big wallets

The Asus ROG NUC is a Steam Machine for the big kids, with their big wallets

The Asus ROG NUC sits somewhere between a gaming laptop and a desktop, offering a grown up Steam Machine experience - at a serious price.

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'Counter-Strike 2' Guide: How to Make a 'CS2' Server

Be familiar on how to create a "CS2" server with automated hosting or manual setup, including SteamCMD, GSLT, configuration, security, and player management.

Steam Machine reservation queue should be caught up by the end of 2026, Valve says

Whether this is good news or bad news is a matter of individual perspective.

GamesRadar+ readers voted on how much the Steam Frame should cost, and I'm worried Valve will see the results

While 58% of voters in a poll said the upcoming VR headset should cost under $899, a large portion of voters said it should be more expensive.

Valve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons

Everyone who reserved the Steam Machine can get the chance to buy one before the year ends. Valve says availability differs between models and regions, and that some areas have already completed the reservations, meaning the company is opening the sale of the PC console to waitlisted buyers.

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After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

James Cameron’s high-octane film sequel is a blueprint for modern action space slashers

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Linux kernel patch can boost the Steam Deck's 1% low frame rate by as much as 31% in early testing

Linux kernel patch can boost the Steam Deck's 1% low frame rate by as much as 31% in early testing

There's life in the old handheld yet.

'Left 4 Dead 2' RTX Remix Mod Could Give Classic Zombie Shooter Stunning Visual Upgrade

'Left 4 Dead 2' RTX Remix Mod Could Give Classic Zombie Shooter Stunning Visual Upgrade

A new "Left 4 Dead 2" RTX Remix mod is transforming the classic zombie shooter with path tracing, PBR textures, improved lighting, and more.

Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense

Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense

One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss.

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The Steam Frame subreddit is currently losing its collective mind praying for a release date

The Steam Frame subreddit is currently losing its collective mind praying for a release date

Good lord! What is happening in there?!

You won't have to worry about limited bandwidth or data now that Valve has fixed local network game transfers on Steam

You won't have to worry about limited bandwidth or data now that Valve has fixed local network game transfers on Steam

Sharing is caring—here's how to check your Steam client is up to date.

Epic taps Blizzard's Battle.net lead to fix the Epic Games Store as Steam dominates

Epic taps Blizzard's Battle.net lead to fix the Epic Games Store as Steam dominates

The Epic Games Store's new VP will focus on "new capabilities that elevate player, creator and developer experiences"

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In the eleventh hour before Steam Frame's launch, its processor manufacturer just announced rising prices

Qualcomm, the manufacturer of Steam Frame's processor, is reportedly about to raise its prices, which could have a massive knock-on for the VR headset's launch.

More bad news for Valve and its still unreleased Steam Frame as Qualcomm is set to raise the price of its chips, like everyone else

Valve's new VR headset is due to launch soon.

Steam Machine Companion Cube is back and now you can print it yourself

Valve may have killed Dbrand's Companion Cube case, but the modding community has already brought it back

Mac Gaming in 2026: What's Actually Worth Playing

Every Mac gaming guide published this year opens the same way. Can it finally run Cyberpunk 2077?

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The Valve Steam Machine should be the perfect 'couch gaming' PC—but after testing it out, I'm not convinced it's worth the price

Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here – but was it really worth the wait? I've gone hands-on to find out.

Amazon games boss hopes Steam Machine and consoles "pushing well over $1,000" will drive more people to cloud gaming like Prime's Luna

"The sheer cost of buying dedicated hardware" could make the cloud more competitive

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The biggest indie "friendslop" game of 2026 appears to be delivering malware via Steam Workshop — How to protect your PC (and what to do next) (UPDATED)

The Steam Workshop is one of the PC gaming platform's biggest assets, but it's increasingly becoming a place where bad actors can spread malware to unsuspecting victims. The latest allegations involve indie smash-hit Meccha Chameleon. Here's what you need to know.

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Steam just MASSIVELY improved gifting, and I hope Xbox copies it

Steam has announced new changes to its gifting system so that it's easier to buy and send games to friends and family. Here's how the new system works.

Dev baffled as Valve pauses their Steam release to painstakingly review "dozens of untextured polygons depicting ass and boobs"

The dev of Future? No Thanks! has highlighted Steam's awkward process: "I literally had to submit a special build with a 'watch the sex scene' button"

Valve launches two big Steam updates, and one of them arrives at a perfect time

Valve continues to make the user experience on Steam easier via numerous updates, and two recent updates serve as major overhauls.

CS2’s new Major sticker system is cutting team revenue by up to 90%

Valve's capsule-free sticker system debuted at IEM Cologne 2026 — and the numbers hitting lower-tier teams are far worse than anyone expected.

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