The Steam Machine Companion Cube was a lie

Valve Wants You To Know The Steam Machine Isn’t A Video Game Console: ‘We Think Of It As An Extension Of PC Gaming’

The new hardware will struggle to compete with the PS5 on price

XeGrader plus now available

Fantasy “puzzle adventure shooter” XeGrader plus is now available for PC via Steam Source

10 Short Steam Games You Can Beat In One Evening

These great Steam games can be finished in one evening.

One of the top-rated city builders on Steam is getting a survival game sequel set in the same world: "Keeping this under wraps has been torture"

One of the top-rated city builders on Steam is getting a survival game sequel set in the same world: "Keeping this under wraps has been torture"

Steam Machine questions, answered: a crash course on Valve's new gaming console

If you're new to PC gaming, here's a crash course on the Steam Machine and how it differs from a traditional video game console.

Forget console wars. Steam Machine may help kill lazy PC gaming ports

Valve’s Steam Machine may not be the most powerful gaming PC, but its fixed hardware target and SteamOS push could encourage developers to optimize PC games better.

Valve's Steam Machine: Pricing Set (Oof!), Reservation Emails Sent, Shipping Soon

The Steam Deck dominates gaming on the go, and the Steam Machine looks to conquer the living room.

No, you can't build your own Steam Machine, but you can cry trying

No, you can't build your own Steam Machine, but you can cry trying

A Companion Cube Cover for Your Steam Machine (Which You Still Can’t Buy) Is Now for Sale

I'm making a note here about this 100 Companion Cube cover, even though I don't know how much the Steam Machine will actually cost.

Steam Machine Companion Cube Case Gets Killed Off by Valve

Video game accessories manufacturer Dbrand has announced that it will no longer be selling its Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine. Upon the announcement of the Steam Machine last year, Dbrand quickly revealed that it was developing a case for the hardware based on the Companion Cube from the hugely popular game Portal. This []

Perplexity signs up for Nvidia’s Vera CPU as the chipmaker pushes past AI accelerators

Perplexity has become one of the first big AI names to say it will build on Nvidia’s new Vera CPU, the general-purpose chip Nvidia is betting can carry it beyond the accelerators that made it the world’s most valuable company. The AI search firm said it plans to run its agent workloads on Vera, joining [] This story continues at The Next Web

21 years ago, Valve passed on a chill game pitched as "the opposite" of GTA San Andreas, Journey creator says: "We only publish games with guns, our players like to shoot"

21 years ago, Valve passed on a chill game pitched as "the opposite" of GTA San Andreas, Journey creator says: "We only publish games with guns, our players like to shoot"

One person built what players call the best train sim ever

A single developer working under the name Novatetsu Games has built a train simulator that Steam reviewers are calling the best ever made. Running Train, an 18 Early Access release, recreates two fictional Japanese lines in obsessive detail — 42 routes across 40 kilometers of track, with rain, snow, and seasonal shifts you can watch roll past from a free camera if you would rather ride than drive. — Read the rest The post One person built what players call the best train sim ever appeared first on Boing Boing.

NYT Strands Answers and Hints for June 25, 2026: ‘Just Relax’ Puzzle Reveals Spa-Themed Spangram SPATREATMENT

The New York Times delivered another clever Strands challenge on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with a soothing theme that transported players straight into the world of wellness, self-care, and luxury spa experiences. Today’s puzzle, titled “Just relax,” revolved around treatments commonly associated with spas and rejuvenation centers, making it one of the more approachable themed puzzles of the week. For players who found themselves scanning the board repeatedly without identifying the connection, the breakthrough came once the spa and wellness theme became apparent. The puzzle featured a collection of treatments designed to promote relaxation and personal care, all linked together

You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine

You just have to know where to look on the Steam page.

As Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts Valve over Steam AI disclosures, dev makes those disclosures even more noticeable and hides AI-aided games in search results

As Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts Valve over Steam AI disclosures, dev makes those disclosures even more noticeable and hides AI-aided games in search results

Valve finally reveals Steam Machine prices, your wallet isn’t ready

Valve finally revealed the price of its cube-shaped Steam Machine gaming machine alongside the wishlist going live, and oh boy, it’s pricey. The Steam Machine will come in four configurations. There’s a version with 512GB of storage and a version with 2TB of storage, and customers can opt to get either version with a Steam []

Can humans fall in love with AI?

When the sci-fi romance Her was released in 2013, the idea of falling in love with a gentle, caring AI operating system still belonged comfortably to the realm of science fiction. Thirteen years later, what once seemed like a far-fetched premise no longer feels quite so fictional. As people spend more time with AI, virtual companions seem increasingly responsive —listening, remembering and offering comfort in ways that can sometimes feel more empathetic than humans. Relationships once imagined

The Best Deals Today: LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, 4K Blu-rays, and More

The Best Deals Today: LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, 4K Blu-rays, and More

Keep your cooler cold longer with smart ice hacks

Upgrade your cooler game with ice tips, like frozen blocks and reusable ice cubes that keep beverages colder longer without mess.

AI is Ruining Game Sales, Numbers Show

A recent research by Game Oracle examines nearly 10,000 Steam releases to discover exactly how AI-assisted titles suffer against other games.

Ninja's new mini espresso machine is a smart addition to my small home

A space-saving version of the luxe cafe premier, this bean-to-cup machine is a delight to use

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

Computer scientist who created world's first chatbot in the 1960s spent his whole life warning that AI should never replace humans, and the reason will shock you

In the 1960s, Joseph Weizenbaum pioneered the first chatbot, named Eliza, which unveiled a startling truth: humans could emotionally bond with machines. This insight led him to caution against the potential of AI usurping human empathy. Weizenbaum's assertions about the risks of deceiving machines fostering misplaced trust echo powerfully in today's landscape of artificial intelligence.

Love and Deepspace’s new romanceable character draws heavy criticism despite Paper Games’ apology

Paper Games’ 3D romance game Love and Deepspace has been caught in what appears to be its biggest controversy since launch following the reveal of its sixth romanceable male character, Ao Yin. The announcement triggered widespread criticism over the character’s visual design, story background, and the company’s communication with players, leading to a surge in []

Tech Insider Claims Valve “Lied” About Steam Machine Performance

A popular tech insider has slammed the Steam Machine’s performance, saying it “massively disappoints.” However, the popular hardware leaker also claims Valve “lied” to players last year about it competing with PS5 and Xbox Series X. Steam Machine Performance Is “Really Bad” According to Hardware insider Screenshot: YouTube Moore’s Law Is Dead While players are []

I attended a Tomb Raider and Horizon developer's boss design masterclass and came away both weary and enchanted

The following sparkling insights about boss battle design are from Marcin Matuszczyk, principal gameplay designer on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and a former developer of Outriders and Horizon Forbidden West. He was speaking to an audience of budding Bowser-builders and Sephiroth-sculptors during a presentation at Digital Dragons this year. That said, gamedev panels can make dry reading for lowly laypeople, so for dramatic purposes, I would like you to pretend that the below is voiced by Michael Caine's character from The Prestige. Specifically, think of the scene where he describes what goes into a genuinely great magic trick. Read more