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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1868, Stefan George, German poet and translator (died 1933) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1934, Van Cliburn, American pianist and composer (died 2013) was born. In 1948, Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Valve’s Steam Machine is not a console, which explains both the freedom and the pain
Valve says the Steam Machine is designed around an open PC ecosystem rather than the subsidized, locked-down pricing model used by traditional consoles
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Kotaku
· Jun 22, 2026
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
Gamesradar
· Jun 22, 2026
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"
Destructoid
· Jun 25, 2026
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is at it again, says Steam’s AI disclosure requirement is ‘irresponsible’
Your game doesn't have to succeed, and it's not Valve's job to make sure it does. The post Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is at it again, says Steam’s AI disclosure requirement is ‘irresponsible’ appeared first on Destructoid.
Metro
· Jul 12, 2026
My greatest gaming experience was a 40-year-old game in VR – Reader’s Feature
A reader explains how a series of console breakdowns and lost passwords ended up with him experiencing the majesty that it is Tetris Effect on PlayStation VR.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
Angus Taylor says One Nation policies would bring ‘eternity of pain’
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor addresses his attack on Pauline Hanson’s policies, claiming a One Nation government would deliver an “eternity of pain” for Australians.
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· Jul 8, 2026
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
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Related coverage for "Valve’s Steam Machine is not a console, which explains both the freedom and the pain": Kotaku — Valve Wants You To Know The Steam Machine Isn’t A Video Game Console: ‘We Think Of It As An Extension Of PC Gaming’. Gamesradar — 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" . Destructoid — Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is at it again, says Steam’s AI disclosure requirement is ‘irresponsible’. Metro — My greatest gaming experience was a 40-year-old game in VR – Reader’s Feature. Sky News Australia — Angus Taylor says One Nation policies would bring ‘eternity of pain’. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygA7jyaZ6Q8QizTZkkHFE8.jpg — No, you can't build your own Steam Machine, but you can cry trying