ConnexionI reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right
13 novembre 2025 à 17:00
The original Steam Machines didn't kick off a new era of PC gaming, but Valve's second attempt just might.
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- I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right
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- AMD's graphics driver discovered making 'hundreds' of SSD writes for every mouse move, but it probably isn't actually a problem
AMD's graphics driver discovered making 'hundreds' of SSD writes for every mouse move, but it probably isn't actually a problem
13 novembre 2025 à 16:57
AMD's graphics driver probably won't kill your SSD, it's just doing normal driver things.
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- Dbrand has teased a render of a Portal companion cube Steam Machine case, so you can... put a case around your case?
Dbrand has teased a render of a Portal companion cube Steam Machine case, so you can... put a case around your case?
13 novembre 2025 à 16:54
You have to make it now, no takesie-backsies.
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- Sony says Marathon will still release by March 2026, pinky promise, and 'as needed, we will make corrections'
Sony says Marathon will still release by March 2026, pinky promise, and 'as needed, we will make corrections'
13 novembre 2025 à 15:50
Not a sprint.
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- Someone needs to take my wallet away because Once Upon a Katamari has revealed its first two DLC's and one is launching this month
Someone needs to take my wallet away because Once Upon a Katamari has revealed its first two DLC's and one is launching this month
13 novembre 2025 à 15:49
What more could you ask for?
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- Arc Raiders devs just made the Stella Montis community event harder after players donated way more than expected: 'We had no idea all of you would be so altruistic'
Arc Raiders devs just made the Stella Montis community event harder after players donated way more than expected: 'We had no idea all of you would be so altruistic'
13 novembre 2025 à 15:12
That's what raiding is all about.
Here are the nominees for PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass
13 novembre 2025 à 14:55
Each and every game The Council voted on
How to complete Flickering Threat in Arc Raiders
13 novembre 2025 à 14:33
Visit the Generator Room on Dam Battlegrounds for Celeste.
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- Someone has to challenge Meta for the VR throne and I really hope Valve has the guts to with its new Steam Frame
Someone has to challenge Meta for the VR throne and I really hope Valve has the guts to with its new Steam Frame
13 novembre 2025 à 14:17
Will Meta run out of steam?
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- Valve says a next-gen Steam Deck 2 still isn't possible, two years after it last said exactly the same thing
Valve says a next-gen Steam Deck 2 still isn't possible, two years after it last said exactly the same thing
13 novembre 2025 à 14:15
There just aren't any chips good enough and probably won't be until 2027.
How to complete Prescriptions of the Past in Arc Raiders
13 novembre 2025 à 13:11
Help Lance acquire some old medical data in the Spaceport.
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- There is no stopping Hideo Kojima: Yet another Death Stranding adaptation has been announced, before either of the existing two have been released
There is no stopping Hideo Kojima: Yet another Death Stranding adaptation has been announced, before either of the existing two have been released
13 novembre 2025 à 13:03
Franchise Hardman.
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- Silent Hill f just became way easier as a new patch adds casual difficulty, sped up NG+ runs, and reduces forced combat areas
Silent Hill f just became way easier as a new patch adds casual difficulty, sped up NG+ runs, and reduces forced combat areas
13 novembre 2025 à 12:55
Now you have no excuse.
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- Apple's $230 iPhone-carrying 'sock' looks like something you could buy from an Etsy seller for $20, and it's already splitting the room like a busted seam
Apple's $230 iPhone-carrying 'sock' looks like something you could buy from an Etsy seller for $20, and it's already splitting the room like a busted seam
13 novembre 2025 à 12:53
Brand loyalty pushed to its stretchy limits.
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- You can beat Arc Raiders' first event in just 45 clicks, and I wish I could tell you that was good
You can beat Arc Raiders' first event in just 45 clicks, and I wish I could tell you that was good
13 novembre 2025 à 12:49
I'm doing my part, but it doesn't feel like it.
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- Valve recommends sharing your game library on microSD card between Steam Deck, Steam Frame, and Steam Machine: 'They're fully interoperable, just bring it along with you'
Valve recommends sharing your game library on microSD card between Steam Deck, Steam Frame, and Steam Machine: 'They're fully interoperable, just bring it along with you'
13 novembre 2025 à 11:37
Saves downloading them all again.
Here's the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release time for your region
13 novembre 2025 à 11:20
Find out when you can pre-load and play Black Ops 7.
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- While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it's worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago
While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it's worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago
13 novembre 2025 à 08:00
Good ideas just need more time in the oven to bake properly.
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- Horizon: Steel Frontiers is an MMO based on the PlayStation series, and it's coming to PC and mobile (but not PS5)
Horizon: Steel Frontiers is an MMO based on the PlayStation series, and it's coming to PC and mobile (but not PS5)
13 novembre 2025 à 04:54
It's made by the studio behind Guild Wars 2.
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- With 1000 Mbps NBN now down to AU$79 a month, the new broadband price wars continue to be a boon for Aussie gamers
With 1000 Mbps NBN now down to AU$79 a month, the new broadband price wars continue to be a boon for Aussie gamers
13 novembre 2025 à 01:31
It's an introductory offer, but a pretty generous one.
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- Looks like it's Tencent's turn to start turning off the money faucet for Western studios, as Bloodhunt developer Sharkmob says layoffs are coming
Looks like it's Tencent's turn to start turning off the money faucet for Western studios, as Bloodhunt developer Sharkmob says layoffs are coming
13 novembre 2025 à 01:02
The Sharkmob cuts come less than two months after layoffs and studio closures at Tencent-owned Funcom.
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- Over half of Arc Raiders players on Steam have barely engaged with PvP, and 19% have never even killed another player
Over half of Arc Raiders players on Steam have barely engaged with PvP, and 19% have never even killed another player
13 novembre 2025 à 00:48
Two weeks in, Arc Raiders is still a mostly peaceful place.
How well do you know videogame dogs? Sink your teeth into our canine quiz!
12 novembre 2025 à 23:39
Dogged determination will get you through this quiz about our furry friends.
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- Rockstar faces legal action from UK union after firing more than 30 employees last week: 'We are confident that what we’ve seen here is plain and simple union busting'
Rockstar faces legal action from UK union after firing more than 30 employees last week: 'We are confident that what we’ve seen here is plain and simple union busting'
12 novembre 2025 à 22:52
The IWGB union says Rockstar has refused to meet with it to negotiate, so it's time to get the courts involved.
