Articles tagged with: Valve

Valve’s Steam Machine Is Quietly Picking a Console Fight

Valve is calling the new Steam Machine a compact SteamOS PC, but its real target is obvious: the living room where consoles have always owned convenience.

Steam Controllers Are Singing Now, Because Of Course PC Gamers Found a Way

Players are making Valve’s controller sing through its haptics, and yes, it is ridiculous. It is also exactly the kind of harmless hardware witchcraft PC gaming does best.

The Steam Deck Taught PC Handheld Makers the Wrong Lesson

The Steam Deck did not win hearts by being the fastest handheld PC. It won by feeling like a real gaming machine, and too many rivals are still confusing bigger spec sheets with better play.

Why Wait for the Sold-Out Steam Controller 2.0? Turn Your Steam Deck Into the Ultimate PC Gamepad

Valve’s second-generation controller sold out in under an hour. But if you own a Steam Deck, you already have the most powerful, customizable, and open gamepad ever designed sitting on your desk. Here is how to configure it.

Steam’s New Review Scores Finally Speak Your Language

Steam is rolling out language-specific review scores, a feature designed to give players more relevant feedback. We break down why this is a genius move for gamers and a wake-up call for developers.

Beyond the Bestsellers: A Guide to Discovery in Steam's New Store Redesign

Valve is overhauling the Steam store. We break down the new design, from its consolidated menus to its powerful new search tools, and give you the essential tips to unearth the hidden gems that the algorithm won't show you.