The rumor mill for Half-Life 3 is in overdrive, and Valve’s new Steam Machine console is at the center of it. From internal code names to fixed hardware specs, the evidence is piling up. We might not have to wait much longer to find out.
Xbox is navigating the tricky balance between honoring its console legacy and expanding into a service-driven ecosystem. The company uses a combination of player sentiment and behavioral data to guide its strategy. Hardware remains “absolutely core” while embracing hybrid gaming across devices.
Valve’s opaque content moderation system has banned indie developer Santa Ragione’s upcoming horror game Horses from Steam. The studio says this decision could put them out of business entirely. This highlights the precarious position of experimental developers in an industry dominated by gatekeeper
Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming hours have surged 45% compared to last year, according to Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The growth comes as Microsoft faces criticism for a 50% price hike on Game Pass Ultimate and developer concerns about the subscription model’s sustainability.
Digital Extremes has launched the Founders program for Soulframe, its upcoming fantasy MMO. Players can now purchase early access to the pre-alpha and get exclusive cosmetics, weapons, and premium currency. The program marks a significant milestone in the game’s community-driven development approach
A recent Windows Update has been confirmed to cause massive performance issues in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with frame rates dropping by 33-50%. NVIDIA has released a hotfix driver to resolve the problem, while Ubisoft continues updating the game with new content including an Attack on Titan collabo
Microsoft is previewing default game profiles for the ROG Xbox Ally that automatically balance frame rates and power consumption. The feature works across 40+ titles including Fortnite and Hollow Knight: Silksong, potentially adding nearly an hour of battery life in some cases. Users can toggle the
Nintendo has rolled out system update 21.0.1 for both Switch and Switch 2 consoles. The patch fixes critical system transfer and Bluetooth connectivity issues that were affecting users. This comes after recent controversy over third-party dock compatibility.
Valve’s hardware director confirmed the Steam Machine won’t follow the traditional console model of selling hardware at a loss. Instead, it will be priced in line with PC performance, with estimates ranging from mid-$500 to $1000. The device is targeting an early 2026 launch window.
Sony’s expansion into PC gaming has proven incredibly lucrative, with PlayStation titles generating $1.5 billion in revenue through Steam. Helldivers 2 dominates with nearly 13 million copies sold, while single-player hits like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War show strong performance. The strategy h
