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Valve Gives Official Update on Steam Machine

Dalton Cooper — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Valve has given an update on its upcoming Steam Machine hardware and when fans can expect it. A decade ago, Valve made its first attempt at the Steam Machine, partnering with various computer manufacturers in an effort that was largely unsuccessful. This go around, Valve is producing the hardware itself, and that has generated significantly more interest in the endeavor.

Valve Confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame Launch Window

Pam K Ferdinand — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:59:34 GMT

Valve has finally confirmed that both the Steam Machineand Steam Frame VR headset can be expected to launch sometime this summer. The two devices were first announced in late 2025 alongside a redesigned Steam Controller, and Valve's Steam Machine has since spent its time at the center of speculation about its potential price, availability, and manufacturing challenges. And, of course, almost everybody interested in purchasing it or the Steam Frame are eager to find out exactly when they’ll be able to get their hands on one.

20 Years Ago, Valve Started an Incredible Story That It Still Hasn't Finished

Filip Galekovic — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:05:35 GMT

It's been over 20 years since Valve first released the original follow-up to Half-Life 2, the standalone Episode One expansion pack, and this is arguably where the company's curse of thirds first sprung up. All Half-Life fans know that Valve never released the third and final episode in the end, which means this incredible story simply hasn't been provided with a proper conclusion.

Gabe Newell Comments on Steam Monopoly Accusations

Mohsen Baqery — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:40 GMT

In response to monopoly allegations, Valve CEO Gabe Newell stated that Steam does not dictate prices to developers and PC users are free to buy games from whichever storefront they prefer. The allegations stem from a lawsuit initially filed in 2021 by independent developer Wolfire Games LLC, which argues that Valve has abused its position in the industry by enforcing a platform-wide "Most Favored Nation" pricing policy. According to the developer, this policy prevents publishers from selling their games on other platforms at prices lower than those offered on Steam.

Known Industry Analyst Predicts Steam Machine Price

Ashley Turner — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:17 GMT

Circana research analyst Mat Piscatella has shared a fresh cost projection for Valve's highly anticipated Steam Machine gaming console. According to online reports tracking the brand's hardware developments, this sudden forecast comes amid a broader period of economic volatility in the interactive media market. Media outlets report that these updated projections indicate the unreleased Steam Machine could place a significant financial strain on potential buyers' bank accounts.

Valve Hints at Steam Machine Launch Finally Being Close

Dominik Bošnjak — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:02:13 GMT

A Steam Machine welcome tour experience has been added to Valve's digital storefront. Based on the company's recent patterns, the addition may indicate that the long-anticipated PC line is finally nearing release, with the Steam Machine potentially debuting in early summer 2026.

Epic Games CEO Throws Shade at Valve Over the Steam Deck Price Hike

Michael Brandon Ingram — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:31:43 GMT

The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, is calling out Valve over recent price hikes for multiple models of the Steam Deck. Sweeney took indirect shots at Gabe Newell, suggesting that Valve's CEO was directly profiting from the Steam Deck's increased price.

It's Official: The Steam Deck Just Got More Expensive

James Ratcliff — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:03:31 GMT

The Steam Deck will now set back customers a few hundred more dollars, as Valve revealed updated prices on the OLED models of its popular gaming handheld. Though the Steam Deck OLED is back in stock as of this writing, the new prices will affect users in the US and other territories.

Open-World Pirate RPG on Steam is More Than Temu Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Drew Swanson — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:14 GMT

The open-world pirate RPG genre is poised to make a huge comeback in 2026, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launching in July, and FromSoftware rumored to be developing a pirate soulslike. However, for pirate game fans looking to try something new in the meantime, Steam has the perfect answer. While Caribbean Legend might look like Assassin's Creed Black Flag from Temu at first glance, the game promises over 200 hours of content to keep fans busy until Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches.

Steam Machine Gets Encouraging Update from Unexpected Source

Mohsen Baqery — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:16 GMT

Valve's Steam Machine has apparently passed Vulkan 1.4 conformance tests, which may suggest that the anticipated hardware is in the final stages of development and could be nearing release. A conformance test is a common procedure used in various industries to check whether hardware, such as a Steam Machine, or software, is compatible with a specific set of standards, in this case, graphics compatibility standards.