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Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review
Valve’s new hardware is solid but might not justify its $99 price. I am Steam Controller, second of his name! […]
What leaked “SteamGPT” files could mean for the PC gaming platform’s use of AI
These days, it seems like every tech company and their corporate parent is looking to squeeze AI tools and features […]
Steam client files point to “framerate estimator” feature in the works
Back in February, Valve gave Steam client beta users the option to share anonymized framerate data and hardware information with […]
After 25 years, Valve reworks Counter-Strike’s reload system
For decades now, Counter-Strike players have gotten used to tapping the reload button whenever they have a spare, safe moment. […]
Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense
Valve said point-blank that transferability of in-game items “is a right we believe should not be taken away, and we […]
Don’t worry, Valve still plans to launch the Steam Machine “this year”
Valve quickly reconfirmed that it plans to ship the Steam Machine and other recently announced hardware products “this year,” after […]
How strong is New York’s “illegal gambling” case against Valve’s loot boxes?
Skip to content Can’t win if you don’t play Lawyers tell Ars the state has a tough road ahead, even […]
New York sues Valve for enabling “illegal gambling” with loot boxes
Opening a valuable skin like this in a loot box is akin to winning a lottery, New York alleges in […]
RAM shortage hits Valve’s four-year-old Steam Deck, now available “intermittently”
Earlier this month, Valve announced it was delaying the release of its new Steam Machine desktop and Steam Frame VR […]