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Valve roll out a more detailed timeline for Steam Controller orders, giving you a clearer picture of when you'll hear about your reservation
Valve has implemented a new system to provide customers with estimated delivery windows for Steam Controller orders, addressing high demand. Customers will receive emails with one of three timelines: by September 2026, by December 2026, or in 2027, with further details to follow for the latter group. New orders are currently estimated for 2027.
If You Haven’t Reserved A Steam Controller Yet, You’ll Have To Wait Until Next Year
Due to overwhelming demand, new reservations for Valve's Steam Controller will not be fulfilled until at least 2027. Valve has stated they have no plans to stop production but the response has exceeded expectations. The company is providing estimated delivery windows for existing orders, with new orders facing significant delays.
Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027
Valve is struggling to meet the high demand for its Steam Controller, with new reservations not expected to be fulfilled until 2027. The company has updated its reservation system to reflect estimated shipping windows of September 2026, December 2026, or sometime in 2027. Valve assures customers that production will continue, but current demand far outstrips their manufacturing capacity for the year.
Steam Next Fest's top played games include only 1 of over 500 demos with an AI disclosure
Valve has revealed the top ten most played demos from Steam Next Fest, with Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad and an offroading sim by the Art of Rally developers among the most popular. Notably, only one of the featured games, Nexon's Embers of the Uncrowned, disclosed the use of AI in its development. The article highlights the increasing prevalence of AI disclosures in game development and suggests Steam should implement a filter for AI-generated content.
The devs of EVE Online's survival spinoff are on a 'side quest' to get it on Steam Deck: 'Our goal is to get this to as many players as possible'
Developers at Fenris Creations are exploring Steam Deck compatibility for their upcoming MMO EVE Frontier, aiming to make the game accessible on as many platforms as possible. While not officially on the roadmap, the team is experimenting with Valve's handheld, noting that gamepad controls make it a strong candidate. The game's launcher and lack of traditional anti-cheat are minor hurdles compared to the initial challenge of implementing gamepad support.
Valve releases SteamOS 3.8 — and it comes with the biggest hint yet that the Steam Machine is about to arrive
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, which includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware, signaling a potential imminent launch. The update also brings general stability tweaks, improved compatibility with Intel and AMD platforms, and enhanced video memory management for discrete GPUs.
Latest official SteamOS update paves the way for Steam Machine with a bunch of new display features and faster patches
Valve has released a new SteamOS update, initially supporting the forthcoming Steam Machine and bringing several improvements for current Steam Deck users. The update enhances OS update speeds, adds support for certain USB racing wheels, and introduces initial support for external HDR and VRR displays. It also includes better scaling for Desktop Mode on TVs and performance tuning for the graphics driver.
The Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may happen at the same time, but it won't be on Valve's box
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are set to go live on June 25, potentially coinciding with the release of Valve's Steam Machine. However, the highly anticipated game will not be available on PC at launch, launching instead for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19. The article speculates on potential performance for Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Steam Machine, comparing it to the base PlayStation 5's 4K 30fps capabilities.
Valve's latest SteamOS is out with 'initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware'
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, an update to its Arch-based Linux distribution for the Steam Deck and other hardware. This version introduces initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware and improves desktop mode performance by defaulting to Wayland over X11. The update also includes various other enhancements for display, audio, and system firmware across different Steam Deck models and compatible third-party handhelds.
Palworld Dev On AI: “Gamers Don’t Want It”
John Buckley, communications lead for Palworld developer Pocketpair, stated that gamers do not want AI in game development and that his studio has no plans to use it. He expressed skepticism about the longevity of the AI trend and questioned the value of replacing human artists with AI. The article also touches on Steam's AI disclosure policy and differing developer opinions on AI's impact.
Gabe Newell buys $70.8 million mansion in Florida, and naturally it has a dock for his superyachts and a personal tunnel…
Gabe Newell, founder of Valve and Steam, has purchased a $70.8 million mansion in Manalapan, Florida. The estate features extensive grounds, a private tunnel to the ocean, and a dock suitable for superyachts, reflecting his known interest in yachting.
We now have teardown pics of the Steam Frame controller and it looks like it could be pretty repairable
Teardown images of Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR controller reveal a design that appears to prioritize repairability, featuring multiple small PCBs and accessible screws. This contrasts with the more complex internal design of the Valve Index controller. Valve is reportedly targeting a summer launch for the headset, with imports already arriving in the US.
Steam Frame battery details emerge, showing hot-swappable system and AA batteries for the controllers
Details from an FCC filing reveal that the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset will feature hot-swappable batteries in an 'Enthusiast kit' and its controllers will use standard AA batteries. The filing also suggests the headset's internal battery may not be user-replaceable, though Valve's instructions are referenced for battery replacement. The Steam Frame is expected to launch this summer, potentially around the same time as the Steam Machine.
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The article indicates a '404 Page Not Found' error, humorously comparing the situation to the non-existence of Half-Life 3. It prompts users who followed a link to report the issue to Eurogamer.net for correction.
Valve upgrades AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, finally allowing the credit it deserves
Valve's Steam Hardware Survey for May shows a significant, implausible increase in the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's user numbers. This surge, from negligible to 1.33%, is likely due to changes in how Valve collects or tags GPU data, with the 9070 XT now being correctly identified instead of being lumped into a generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' category.
'It feels to many like a tidal wave is sweeping over the AAA game business,' says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney in his…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney described the current AAA game business as facing a "tidal wave" due to escalating development costs and a high failure rate for major releases. He contrasted this with the success of platforms like Roblox and proposed Epic's vision of a connected metaverse ecosystem built on Unreal Engine as a more developer-friendly alternative.
Hackers are using Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine to spread malware and steal accounts
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has reported that hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop and the popular Wallpaper Engine application to distribute malware. These malicious packages, disguised as custom wallpapers, are used to steal Steam accounts and other sensitive information, with users in China and Russia being primary targets, though victims have been found globally. Attackers bundle malware within executable wallpaper files or password-protected archives, posing a significant risk to PC gamers even on trusted platforms.
Valve billionaire Gabe Newell spends $70 million on a new mansion to go with his $500 million yacht as the house of…
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has purchased a $70.8 million waterfront estate in Florida, adding to his significant wealth. This acquisition occurs while Valve faces a $900 million lawsuit in the UK, accusing the company of abusing its PC gaming dominance. Newell maintains Valve is not guilty, citing the numerous choices available to PC gamers.
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Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has reportedly purchased a $70 million mansion featuring a private tunnel leading to the beach. The property is located in the exclusive Gold Coast of Long Island, New York.
Microsoft's games are bigger than Xbox. So just scrap Xbox.
This article argues that Microsoft should discontinue the Xbox as a hardware platform due to its financial unsustainability and focus instead on its game development studios. The author suggests spinning off the gaming division into an independent entity to maximize revenue from its vast portfolio of games like Call of Duty and Minecraft, decoupling them from expensive console hardware.
