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Counter-Strike 2 is now available and free to play on Steam for PC gamers

PC gamers will enjoy vastly improved graphics compared to the original, but console gamers won’t get so lucky

Evening Standard

Valve surprise launched Counter-Strike 2 on Steam

Valve kept its promise and launched the free CS:GO 2 update that overhauls the classic multiplayer game right before the end of September

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How to Download ‘Counter-Strike 2,' Controller Support, and That Missing Executable Error

Counter-Strike 2 just launched, surprising players after it was announced earlier this year. Here's everything you need to know about playing at launch.

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34 Years Later, the Future of Gaming Looks Surprisingly Like This Classic Nintendo Console

After going all in on power-guzzling home consoles, the video game industry is shifting gears to a more elegant alternative: the handheld.

Inverse

20 Years Ago, Valve Changed How We Play PC Games Forever

Steam is synonymous with PC gaming today, but its path to ubiquity was rockier than you might remember.

Inverse

There Are Too Many Handheld Gaming PCs To Choose From Now

Since the Steam Deck solidified handheld gaming PCs as a category, alternatives from Ayaneo, ROG, PowKiddy, and Lenovo have flooded the space with a raft of options. Competition and device choice has become oversaturation.

Inverse

Lenovo unveils PC gaming handheld device and smart glasses

The new device allows users to play the latest high-end PC games while using a pair of removable controllers

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Leaked Lenovo Legion GO promo video shows off upcoming Steam Deck rival

A leaked Lenovo Legion GO promo trailer outlines the gaming handheld's key specs and features, and the clip matches up to previous portable PC rumors.

GamesRadar

I upgraded my Steam Deck with this $25 accessory — and it’s transformed the way I play

Purchasing a cheap and useful gizmo has totally changed the way I play on Valve’s tiny gaming PC.

Tom’s Guide

Ayaneo KUN scheduled to arrive this October to take on the Steam Deck

The Ayaneo KUN Indiegogo campaign will officially kick off on September 5th, and the Steam Deck rival could be in your hands this October.

GamesRadar

Did Valve just push a GPU fix to the Steam Deck ready for Starfield?

Valve has pushed a beta update to SteamOS that includes a GPU fix for an unnamed upcoming release and we're really hoping that's Starfield.

Windows Central

Qualcomm's new gaming handheld chip has Steam Deck and AMD in its sights

Much more than merely a souped up phone chip.

PC Gamer

I played the best PC games on Steam Link for the first time — why did I wait so long!?

I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on Valve’s streaming service for years. If you’ve got good broadband, it offers a brilliant way to play your favorite Steam games away from your PC.

Tom’s Guide

Bazzite is a SteamOS Clone That Supports Gaming PCs and the Steam Deck

The Linux community has created a clone of SteamOS 3, called Bazzite in an effort to bring the SteamOS 3 desktop experience and Linux gaming experience to desktop gaming PCs.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon G Series chips want to bridge the gap between PC and mobile

Qualcomm just announced a new Snapdragon G Series lineup, and its G3x gen 2 chip could shake up gaming handheld compatibility and bridge the mobile gap.

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Oh Snap(dragon)! Are G Series chips the future of Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck?

Qualcomm has just announced its next-gen gaming handheld chipsets — named the Snapdragon G Series, which is primed to take on the likes of the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.

PC Gamer

Typical Valve: Left 4 Dead 2 gets a 'minor update' with notes as long as your arm, and names an alligator

It's called Fred. I have no idea.

PC Gamer

The inevitable Half-Life 2 RTX remix is being made without Valve

Nvidia's calling it "the most comprehensive graphical remaster of Half-Life 2" and is working with the modding community to make it happen.

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Tom’s Guide

Lenovo Legion Go vs Steam Deck: Which gaming handheld could win?

The rumored Lenovo Legion Go will be another Steam Deck competitor, if it exists. Here's how the handheld could stack up against Valve's device.

PC Gamer

Steam's cheapest games are getting pricier outside the US

The platform's minimum pricing threshold has changed to reflect Valve's recommendations from October.

GamesRadar

The cheapest Steam games won't be quite as cheap anymore

That's only outside the US, though

Tom’s Guide

I’ve used the Asus ROG Ally for 2 months — here’s what I think now

The Asus ROG Ally delivers impressive performance and sharp visuals but it's still flawed in several ways — these are my thoughts on the handheld two months later.

Tom’s Hardware

Steam Deck Gets Belated Zenbleed Patch For AMD's Vulnerability

The Linux community patched Zenbleed for all AMD Ryzen processors with Zen 2 cores last month, but the Steam Deck and its custom Zen 2 SoC were forgotten until this weekend.

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One year later, I give up on the Steam Deck — here’s why

It’s been one year since I got my Steam Deck, and it was fun for a while, but it now collects dust as a system that just can’t hang anymore.

PC Gamer

Escape Simulator gets official Portal DLC

If at first you don't succeed, you're dead.

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