7 years after launch and 18 years after Steam, the Epic Games Store will now let you gift games directly to your friends Consider it a late birthday present. PC Gamer · Nov 18, 2025
Next-gen Xbox confirmed – could be more premium than Steam Machine Xbox's president doubles down on the next console – "hardware is absolutely core" T3 · Nov 18, 2025
"Gen Z loves AI slop," says former Square Enix exec, which means that Arc Raiders' controversial AI usage is just "the tip of the spear" "Activision isn't shying away from AI, neither is ARC Raiders," reckons Jacob Navok GamesRadar · Nov 17, 2025
AMD Is Powering the New Steam Machine. Will It Move the Needle for AMD Stock? Valve and AMD have partnered on a custom solution to power the Steam Machine, new hardware for gamers announced on Nov. 12. Is this likely to move the needle for AMD? Barchart · Nov 17, 2025
Xbox ROG Ally X Sales Outpace Expectations as Asus Ramps Up Supply Between Valve’s New Steam Machine and the multiple new PC handhelds released just this year (MSI Claw 8, Lenovo Legion Go S, ROG Ally X), PC gaming is more popular than ever. In the ASUS Q3 Investor Conference presentation (h/t IGN), the Taiwanese manufacturer details how it is facing a… Operation Sports · Nov 17, 2025
Inside billionaire Gabe Newell's new $500 million superyacht, which has a submarine garage and its own hospital Newell, 62, has a lot to celebrate this month, including his gaming company Valve announcing three new pieces of hardware. Fortune · Nov 17, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3 exec argues there's 'no point making a high-spec Steam Machine' – and that makes a lot of sense Think the Steam Machine is underpowered? Baldur's Gate 3 exec says there's "no point making a high-spec Steam Machine" and he's not wrong. TechRadar · Nov 17, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead says Valve defeated Meta and Apple in VR by building "incredible spaces for actual geniuses" instead of worrying about non-existent shareholders The Half-Life and Counter-Strike 2 studio has "lifted many fingers" GamesRadar · Nov 17, 2025
Valve could shake up the console gaming space, but for now, here are 4 things the Steam Machine means for PC gamers Valve's new Steam Machine has the potential to reshape console gaming, and I'm confident it will, but it also spells good news for the impact on PC gamers. TechRadar · Nov 16, 2025
Did the Steam Frame just kill Meta's VR hopes? Maybe not, but Valve's headset is the most exciting in years Untethered streaming with no lag? Yes please T3 · Nov 16, 2025
Forget Valve's new Steam Machine: here are 5 mini PCs under $500 that can run SteamOS, play games and stream media Forget Valve's new Steam Machine, these five mini PCs under $500 can run SteamOS and more. TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025
Half-Life 3 confirmed? Every insider is pointing at November 19 for the big day, and I’m also huffing hopium Please be true, please be true, please be true. Destructoid · Nov 15, 2025
Half-Life 3 Announcement Teased Again: Will Valve's Next Reveal Deliver or Disappoint? Insiders claim Valve is preparing to announce Half-Life 3, but fans remain divided on whether the reveal will finally deliver or end in disappointment. International Business Times UK · Nov 15, 2025
Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns The new Steam Machine from Valve looks poised to challenge Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X consoles, but I have three particular concerns that hopefully just turn out to be nothing at launch. TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025
Windows Central · Nov 15, 2025 Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.
TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025 ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from iPhone Pockets to Steam's new hardware The week's biggest tech news stories from Apple, DJI, Valve, and more for November 15, 2025.
Operation Sports · Nov 14, 2025 How Does Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Run On the Steam Deck? How well does Victory Road run on Valve’s handheld?
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs "We knew we were asking for unusual things," says Newell, "and Oceanco embraced it with open arms."
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway Valve's new living room box is not built for the hardcore, and that's kind of the point.
Destructoid · Nov 14, 2025 The Steam Machine could be the best thing that has happened to PC gaming A small box, but with huge potential.
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 We should all just take a moment to appreciate Valve announcing new Steam hardware in 2025 and NOT ONCE MENTIONING AI Refreshing, ain't it?
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 I can't wait to see this custom 'GabeCube' bootup video on a big TV hooked up to a Steam Machine And that Valve intro sound is the perfect final touch.
Operation Sports · Nov 14, 2025 Could the Steam Machine Be the First Real Threat to Traditional Consoles? Will the Steam Machine be a viable alternative to the Xbox and PlayStation?
GamesRadar · Nov 14, 2025 "We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 The Steam Frame's vision is only black and white and that could be a real miss Accurate passthrough is a boon for everyday VR use.