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10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 is currently active, offering discounts of up to 90% on a variety of games. This list highlights ten recommended titles available on the Valve store during the sale event.
Steam Machine hardware support appears in latest SteamOS build, along with loads of Steam deck tweaks
Valve has added Steam Machine hardware support to the latest SteamOS build, indicating progress towards the platform's launch. The update also includes numerous tweaks for the Steam Deck, though pricing for the Steam Machine remains undisclosed.
Big update to SteamOS improves support for non-Valve handhelds, newer platforms, discrete GPUs, and Steam Machine
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview introduces significant improvements for non-Valve handhelds, newer AMD and Intel platforms, and discrete GPUs. The update enhances compatibility, video memory management, and controller support across various devices, including the Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally. It also brings preliminary support for the upcoming Steam Machine.
SteamOS update preview brings "initial support" for the Steam Machine, plus new power and Bluetooth tricks for Steam Decks
The SteamOS 3.8.0 update is now available on the Preview branch, introducing initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine hardware. This update also brings significant improvements for the Steam Deck, including a new graphics driver, better OBS and Discord support, enhanced Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) frame pacing, and preliminary support for hibernation and a "Memory Power Down" option for the original LCD model. Additionally, Bluetooth connectivity has been upgraded with the re-enabling of Bluetooth Wake for the LCD model and a new setting to enable microphones on connected Bluetooth headsets.
Steam Spring Sale 2026 is live - here's some indie gems to pick up
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 is now live, featuring discounts on numerous titles. This article highlights several indie games, including Old World, Cassette Beasts, Chained Echoes, Dome Keeper, The Wandering Village, Opus Magnum, Megabonk, and Cleared Hot, with their respective sale prices and brief descriptions. The sale concludes on March 26th.
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview brings initial Steam Machine support, and improvements for many handhelds
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview introduces initial support for Steam Machine hardware and significant improvements for various handheld devices, including the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings an updated Arch Linux base, enhanced graphics drivers, VRR improvements, and a Wayland-default KDE Plasma desktop environment.
Get Great Discounts on Total War: WARHAMMER III, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and More! - GameHaunt
A SEGA Steam sale is offering significant discounts on titles from SEGA, ATLUS, and Creative Assembly until March 26, 2026. Persona 5 Royal is available at 70% off, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at 40% off, and Total War: WARHAMMER III and its DLC are also discounted. Players can also claim free cosmetic profile frames in Persona 5: The Phantom X.
New Steam Beta can run the Linux client inside a container with 64bit
Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta for Linux that allows the client to run inside a Steam Runtime container, providing a more consistent experience across distributions. This update also introduces 64-bit support for the Linux client, a long-requested feature. Additional changes include improvements to Big Picture Mode and Remote Play functionality.
Counter-Strike 2 update reworks reloading to discard unused ammo
Valve has released an update for Counter-Strike 2 that reworks the reloading mechanic. The change aims to increase the stakes of reloading by discarding any unused ammunition when the action is performed.
The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more
The Steam Spring Sale is now live, featuring discounts on a wide range of games until March 26. Notable deals include Arc Raiders for $32, Hades 2 for under $23, and Ghost of Tsushima on PC for $36. Several titles are available at 90 percent off, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and Fallout New Vegas.
Counter-Strike 2 introduces the game's biggest shake-up in years: Now when reloading, you lose all the mag's…
Counter-Strike 2 has implemented a significant update to its reloading mechanic, causing players to lose any remaining ammunition in a magazine when reloading. This change, which has been met with widespread community backlash, is intended to add new tactical considerations to the game. The update also includes adjustments to weapon ammo counts, new HUD elements for ammo tracking, and optional map guides for competitive play.
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 kicks off with discounts on thousands of games of every type
The 2026 Steam Spring Sale has begun, featuring discounts on thousands of games across various genres. This marks the fourth official Steam Spring Sale, a seasonal event that Valve introduced in 2022. The sale runs until March 26 and offers a wide array of deals on the PC platform.
Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts
A survey by GamesIndustry.biz found that 88.4% of games industry workers believe generative AI use should be disclosed on digital storefronts like Steam. While Valve has an AI disclosure policy, many respondents disagreed with its current approach, favoring more comprehensive transparency regarding AI's role in development, even for efficiency gains.
Counter-Strike 2 Reload Rework Casually Changes the Entire Game
Valve has released a significant update for Counter-Strike 2 that overhauls the reloading mechanic, discarding leftover ammo and introducing trade-offs based on weapon reserve magazines. The patch also adds map guides for the first five rounds and the ability to set up custom games. Counter-Strike 2, the relaunched version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, continues to be a popular free-to-play title on PC.
LOGOMANCY: What if 'Suika Game' met Word-Building? Steam Wishlist Now Open
LOGOMANCY, a new physics-based word puzzle game inspired by Suika Game and Scrabble, has launched its Steam store page and is now available for wishlisting. The game combines falling letter mechanics with word-building and spell-casting elements, aiming for a PC release with a target price of $4.99 USD. An alpha demo is planned for April 30, 2026, followed by an Early Access launch in late May.
KPop Demon Hunters Tour? Netflix's Gaming Gamble is Wil... | TAG
Several gaming news items are covered, including the announcement of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Netflix's plans for a KPop Demon Hunters world tour, and Aspyr denying the use of generative AI in Tomb Raider Remastered. Additionally, reviews for Crimson Desert are mixed, Crystal Dynamics faces another round of layoffs, and updates are discussed for Fortnite and Counter Strike 2.
Sorry Microsoft, but I've shoved your handheld onto a Steam Deck dock and started playing 2000s games using an Xbox…
This article details how to connect an Xbox 360 controller to modern PC gaming setups, specifically using the ASUS ROG Ally X handheld docked to a Steam Deck dock. It explains the necessary hardware, including a PC adapter for the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver, and the driver installation process on Windows 11, noting compatibility with SteamOS as well. The author highlights the authentic retro gaming experience achieved by playing classics like Fallout New Vegas and Bioshock with the classic controller.
Valve Forces Us to Ditch Almost 30 Years of Muscle Memory With This One Huge Change to Counter-Strike 2 - IGN
Valve has significantly altered the reload mechanic in Counter-Strike 2, forcing players to discard all remaining ammo in a magazine when reloading. This change aims to add higher stakes to reloading decisions, deviating from the typical shooter approach where partially used magazines can be reloaded without penalty. The update also includes map guides for new players and improvements to custom game hosting.
Valve thinks reloading in Counter-Strike 2 needed "higher stakes" after 27 years, so early reloads now delete…
Valve has updated the reloading mechanic in Counter-Strike 2, introducing higher stakes for the action after nearly three decades. Previously, players could reload at any time with minimal penalty, but the new system discards all remaining ammo in the dropped magazine, forcing a full reload from reserves.
Valve has thrown a curveball at Counter Strike 2 with a massive reloading change, forcing players to shake off old habits
Valve has significantly altered the reloading mechanics in Counter-Strike 2, forcing players to adapt old habits. Reloaded magazines are now dropped with remaining ammo, rather than being added back to the reserve count, increasing the stakes of ammunition management. This change impacts weapon reserve counts and encourages more strategic reloading.
