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Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is at it again, says Steam’s AI disclosure requirement is ‘irresponsible’

Your game doesn't have to succeed, and it's not Valve's job to make sure it does.

Destructoid

Valve says Steam Machine won't have 'as long of a timeframe' as Steam Deck, and new models are 'just a matter of when it makes sense'

The Steam Machine is passé. I'm all about the Steam Machine 2.

PC Gamer

Epic Games boss calls Steam AI disclosures "really irresponsible of Valve" as they make it "much, much, much harder for a game developer to have a chance of success"

"You have to get this Scarlet Letter of AI attached to your product"

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Valve wasn't sure it was gonna have any Steam Machines to sell at the start of 2026: 'Things looked really dire'

Another thing to thank the RAM crisis for.

PC Gamer

Steam Machines will only come with one 16GB stick of RAM — company may change this to two 8GB sticks in the future, but the first batch of consoles is limited to single-channel memory

Valve confirmed to Gamers Nexus that the first batch of Steam Machines will only have one 16GB RAM stick. This would have a negative effect on the console's performance, but the company likely did this to keep its price as low as possible, or because it's the only available option…

Tom’s Hardware

Forget the waitlist: Build your own Steam Machine and come out ahead

A DIY Steam Machine may offer better bang for your buck.

Dot Esports

Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly'

The Epic Games CEO discusses his vision for "Team Open," his objections to Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and the huge problems facing AAA game development.

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The one thing Valve would change about the Steam Machine? 'Make it cheaper'

PC Gamer

Valve Steam Machine price hike similar to Steam Deck's 45% increase, company confirms — was probably priced competitively against the PS5 Pro before the RAMpocalypse

Valve engineers hinted that the nearly 45% price increase on the Steam Deck applied to the Steam Machine as well. This brings the estimated original price to under $750 for the base console.

Tom’s Hardware

Well, that explains the expensive Steam Machine: Valve can't negotiate with RAM companies for better prices because "if we say no, then they never talk to us again"

And thank the RAMpocalypse

GamesRadar

$1,049 Steam Machine is still a "good value," Valve engineer says, even though it was supposed to be $789 like the Steam Deck

This is an expensive time to be alive

GamesRadar

If you were on the fence about the Steam Machine, this RAM configuration twist might push you off it — straight into the build-your-own camp

'This whole Steam Machine is the most depressing thing for me in the last 7 months. It's officially DOA': gamers hate the RAM configuration lottery with Valve's new PC.

TechRadar

How to order the Steam Machine in the UK

The console costs a lot more than originally expected

The Independent UK

Valve greenlights SteamOS installs on normal PCs with AMD GPUs, so you can go make your own Steam Machine if you don't wanna fork over $1,049

Not all of us have Machine money.

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'Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows': gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop

Valve has made it clear how it's improving SteamOS for desktop PCs, and working hard to support Nvidia GPUs.

Windows Central

"The 'AI Stigma' is real and severely punishes developers": A new study shows how much using AI in games hurts sales, and the numbers are hard to believe

A new study from Game Oracle demonstrates the negative effects the use of AI can have on sales (and reputation). There's a lot to unpack here, but the main message is resounding: we're not yet ready for the future of gaming.

Tom’s Hardware

Valve working on SteamOS for general release — company collaborating with Nvidia to ensure compatibility, hints at dual-boot capabilities in the future

Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais says that the company is working on expanding SteamOS compatibility with Nvidia and other hardware platforms. This should make it easier for users to install the gaming operating system on non-Valve hardware, although it still requires a complete system wipe to replace the existing OS.

I've registered for my Steam Machine pre-order, but now I'm not so sure – here's why I'm reconsidering my options

Bar price, there's another Valve decision for the Steam Machine that's giving me cause for concern

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Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine could've cost around $300 less if not for global RAM shortages, engineers say – and I'm not sure how to feel

A $749 price tag would've been nice

International Business Times UK

Steam Machine Finally Launches: Valve's Big Return Overshadowed by Controversial High Price

Valve's Steam Machine, priced from $1,049, aims to bridge console and PC gaming. However, its high cost has sparked debate among gamers about its value and market appeal.

Player One

Valve Steam Machine Launches: Sign-up to Purchase Console or Bundle Directly on Steam

Valve has announced the launch of the Steam Machine and has opened up signups for those who want to purchase the console or its bundle on Steam.

Dot Esports

Valve confirm Cache’s return to competitive pool in CS2 Premier Season 5, Overpass removed

The return of the Cache!

Tom’s Guide

Valve confirms you can build your own Steam Machine with latest SteamOS update

Valve confirmed that you can build your own Steam Machine PC with the most recent SteamOS update.

Tom’s Guide

Steam Machine reviews are here: 'Even Valve is disappointed'

The first Steam Machine reviews have gone live, and opinions are mixed. From price, performance, and convenience, here's what tech reviewers had to say.

PC Gamer

Steam finally found a way to recommend new games that doesn't feel like I'm getting KO'd by a fire hose

A calendar for games? Imagine!

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