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E-Ink faceplates for the Steam Machine are coming, but not from Valve

I am going to put the filthiest fanfiction on this thing.

PC Gamer

Valve's Steam Frame launch looks imminent, with new 'Great on Frame' category spotted

Though there are only four games as of right now.

PC Gamer

Jsaux doubles down on its Steam Machine e-ink faceplate plans with a dot matrix version and a panel that looks like my weird 2000s Hi-Fi PC

Jsaux says it's Steam Machine e-ink faceplay is still happening, and it'll be accompanied by a dot matrix panel and a color e-ink plate with Hi-Fi vibes.

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‘Lies about driver support’: Valve now lets you install Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, but many people don’t want to be fooled twice

Valve has released official drivers so you can put Windows 11 on the Steam Machine, but some users are worried they'll see a repeat of the Steam Deck’s disappointing support.

TechRadar

CS2 Season 5 update patch notes: Cache added to Premier, C4 damage reworked, new Armory collection

Cache returns, C4 damage reworked, new Armory skins added.

Dot Esports

A current Valve designer recreated Half-Life 2's Ravenholm in the Source 2 engine, and says he was "blown away at how powerful these tools are"

"A small space proved to be a fantastic way to learn"

GamesRadar

Valve's magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil

Just like me.

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Xbox Project Helix reportedly "safe" from "Xbox reset" – the next-gen console is still on track

Mass layoffs and a cull of development studios won't affect the next Xbox, it's claimed

No, you can't build your own Steam Machine, but you can cry trying

Building your own Steam Machine might sound like a bright idea, but in reality, it's nearly impossible to copy Valve's cube in terms of size and specs.

GamesRadar

Valve releases drivers, notes to make Windows work on Steam hardware, but refuses to support it — tells users it doesn’t offer support for ‘Windows on Steam Hardware,’ gaming company provides resources ‘as is’

These drivers will make it easier for your Steam Deck or Steam Machine to play nicely with Windows 11. However, Valve says it does not offer customer support for 'Windows on Steam Hardware,' and instead points stuck users to the SteamOS recovery instructions.

Tom’s Hardware

EFG’s updated CS2 rulebook cuts off skin gambling sponsors for good

The rule change aligns EFG's tournament standards with Valve's own December 2025 licensing restrictions, closing off a long-standing revenue stream for Counter-Strike teams.

Dot Esports

Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam machine, y'know for the three people who managed to buy one and inexplicably want a different OS

Not many have been made, the device is hella expensive, and Windows is not made for the living room while Steam OS is. Otherwise, great news.

PC Gamer

Steam Machine Now Allows Installing Windows OS on Hybrid PC Console With Official Driver Release

Valve now allows the installation of Windows OS on the Steam Machine with the release of the official driver.

Player One

Steam is more than 50% larger than PlayStation according to expert's estimate, which puts Valve's store around 200 million monthly active users

PlayStation reported 125 million monthly active users this year

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Aoostar's mini PC completely destroys the Steam Machine on raw performance but you will have to add memory and storage

The Aoostar GODY 7600XT's impressive spec means you don't need to get lost in the lottery of Valve's queuing system.

GamesRadar

If you're a sicko, you can now run Windows on the Steam Machine

Valve has released Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers for graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card slot, but you'll need to wait longer for SteamOS dual-booting.

TechRadar

Steam Machine users are reporting 'red line of death' issues, but there's now an official fix - and it's surprisingly easy

Find out what you need to do if your Steam Machine is displaying a worrying red indicator light.

Windows Central

Valve releases Windows PC drivers for Steam Machine — but official dual-boot support for SteamOS gaming is still missing

Valve has released official Windows drivers for Steam Machine, allowing owners to install Windows on the device. However, dual-boot support with SteamOS is still unavailable, leaving users to choose one operating system or the other.

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"This should not be possible": How one indie game was refunded over 55,000 times on Steam — and the mystery behind it

The developer behind Paddle Paddle Paddle claims Steam users have refunded the game more than 55,000 times despite overwhelmingly positive reviews. The controversy has sparked renewed debate over whether Valve's two-hour refund policy is too generous for shorter games.

Tom’s Hardware

Steam Machines with the ‘Red Line of Death’ get a simple, official cure: Clear the CMOS — clearing the CMOS can revive flat(red)-lining cubes

Valve’s official account on Reddit has responded to RLOD victims with simple step-by-step instructions to get any affected Steam Machine up and running again.

GamesRadar

Steam Machine with the dreaded "Red Line of Death" has healed itself after a good night's rest

Turns out the Steam Machine with a "Red Line of Death" isn't doomed after all, as it is now working again after being powered off for 24 hours.

GamesRadar

Dev tells Valve to fix Steam's exploitable 2-hour refund policy as "over 55,000" players refund his short game and even brag about it in reviews

He's paddling against the current

TechRadar

Valve shows you how to build your own e-paper display for the Steam Machine – and it’s a case mod I never realized I needed

Valve shares open-source files that let you build an e-paper display for the Steam Machine.

GamesRadar

Valve's Gabe Newell continues spending his billions on an undersea armada, adding an $800 million deep sea vessel to the one he already had in the works

They're both being handled by his manufacturing company, Oceanco

GamesRadar

Overwatch escapes "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews 3 years after becoming the worst-rated game on Valve's store: "In 2026, we finally got back to just Overwatch"

Fans "never thought" they'd enjoy Blizzard's shooter again

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