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market-news17 hours ago•14 min saved

Steam's 42M Peak Upends Console Rivalry as Valve Bets on Steam Machine

Steam hit a new all-time concurrent-player high of over 42 million, underscoring booming PC gaming and intensifying competition for Microsoft and Sony. Valve also plans to revive the Steam Machine, a Linux-based console-style device, which could erode Xbox and PlayStation market share by bringing more players into Steam. In markets, MSFT and SONY stocks dipped after the news, with analysts showing MSFT as a stronger-rated stock but Sony offering higher upside.

via TipRanks|

#market-news #msft #pc-gaming

technology4 days ago•2 min saved

Steam Machine Price Leak Suggests Higher Cost Than Expected

The leaked prices for the upcoming Steam Machine suggest it will be significantly more expensive than current consoles, with the 2TB model potentially costing over $1000, which has disappointed many fans expecting a more affordable gaming device.

via GAMINGbible|

#console #pc-gaming #price-leak

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Steam Launches Eight New Free Games for a Limited Time

Steam has released eight new free games since January 1, including titles across various genres such as horror, space shooters, puzzle, and platformers, available for download on their platform for a limited time or permanently if added to your account.

via gamingbible.com|

#free-games #indie-games #new-releases

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Steam Offers Multiple Free Games in 2025 for a Limited Time

Steam is offering the PC game Billie’s Wheelie for free until January 10, 2026, allowing players to keep it permanently if claimed within the limited timeframe. The game is a fun, multiplayer racing platformer featuring a hamster character, and has received positive reviews from players. After the free period, the game will revert to its original price of £4.99.

via GAMINGbible|

#billies-wheelie #free-games #limited-time-offer

technology11 days ago•7 min saved

Top PC Gaming Highlights and Releases to Watch in 2026

The article humorously predicts key PC gaming stories for 2026, including union battles at Rockstar, Saudi Arabia's proposed acquisition of EA, debates on adult content in games, Xbox's decline, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine affecting Ukrainian developers, and the potential burst of the generative AI bubble, highlighting a tumultuous year ahead for the industry.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#2026-predictions #ai-bubble #ea-saudi-acquisition

technology11 days ago•7 min saved

Valve's Steam Machine Revolutionizes PC Gaming with Compact 4K Power

Valve has significantly advanced its SteamOS Linux-based operating system, making it a strong competitor to Windows for PC gaming, especially with the success of Proton that allows Windows games to run seamlessly on Linux. This shift is challenging Microsoft's dominance in PC gaming, as more gamers and manufacturers adopt SteamOS for better performance and flexibility, including on Arm hardware, signaling a potential future where Windows is no longer the default gaming platform.

via PCWorld|

#linux #pc-gaming #proton

technology15 days ago•1 min saved

GOG Sold by CD Projekt to Co-Founder Michał Kiciński for $25.2 Million

GOG, a DRM-free PC game store, has been acquired by its co-founder Michał Kiciński from CD Projekt for $25.2 million, emphasizing its commitment to preserving classic games and maintaining its independent, DRM-free philosophy, while continuing to sell titles from CD Projekt like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.

via The Verge|

#acquisition #cd-projekt #drm-free

technology17 days ago•2 min saved

Steam Offers 8 Free Games — Limited Time Only

Steam has released eight new free games for download, including titles like Never Immortal, Once Upon a Shell, and The Whittled Horse, offering gamers on a budget a variety of genres to enjoy during the winter season.

via GAMINGbible|

#free-games #indie-games #pc-gaming

technology25 days ago•2 min saved

Epic Games Store Announces Daily Free Games and Major Holiday Deals for 2025

Epic Games is offering the action RPG and dating sim 'Eternights' for free for 24 hours as part of its Christmas holiday freebies, allowing players to enjoy a unique blend of romance and combat during an apocalyptic setting.

via GAMINGbible|

#christmas-giveaway #epic-games #eternights

technology27 days ago•2 min saved

Global Games Market to Hit $197bn by 2025, Driven by Xbox and Growth Trends

Newzoo predicts the global games market will reach $197 billion in 2025, driven by strong performance on PC and mobile platforms, with PC expected to grow 10.4% and mobile 7.7%, while console revenue increases modestly by 4.2%. The report highlights top games and trends, including the importance of platform exclusivity and long-tail growth strategies.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2025-forecast #games-market #mobile-gaming

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Helldivers 2's 'Slim' Version Cuts Install Size by 85% for Easier PC Access

The developers of Helldivers 2 have reduced the PC game size by approximately 131GB, from 154GB to 23GB, by de-duplicating data, which minimally impacts load times and helps players with limited storage. The new 'slim' version is available via a public beta on Steam and will become the default after testing.

via The Verge|

#game-optimization #game-size-reduction #helldivers-2

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Valve's Steam Machine to Price Like a PC, Not a Console

Valve's upcoming Steam Machine is expected to be priced similarly to a PC, which may make it less appealing compared to the more powerful and potentially better value Xbox next console, especially if both are similarly priced. The possibility of Xbox supporting Steam could further tilt consumers towards Xbox for better value in the gaming experience.

via GAMINGbible|

#pc-gaming #pricing #steam-machine

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Sony Launches 27-Inch 240Hz PlayStation Monitor with DualSense Charging

Sony announced a 27-inch QHD PlayStation monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a built-in DualSense charging hook, targeting both PS5 and PC gamers, with availability in the US and Japan next year.

via Engadget|

#240hz #dualsense-charging-hook #pc-gaming

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Old CPU and GPU Setup Runs Battlefield 6 at Low Specs Despite Anti-Cheat Challenges

A YouTuber successfully ran Battlefield 6 on a 12-year-old AMD FX-9590 CPU, achieving 30-40 FPS despite being CPU-limited, demonstrating that older hardware can still handle modern games at lower settings, especially on supported platforms with features like Secure Boot.

via Wccftech|

#amd-fx-9590 #battlefield-6 #cpu-performance

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Majority of Developers View Steam as a Monopoly in PC Gaming

A survey of 306 industry executives reveals that 72% believe Steam has a monopoly on the PC gaming market, with over 75% of their revenue coming from Steam sales, though many companies are planning to diversify their sales channels in the future.

via GameSpot|

#game-distribution #industry-survey #monopoly