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Top 5 proxies for Steam in 2026
This article compares the top 5 proxy services for Steam in 2026, focusing on their suitability for various Steam-related tasks like botting, market collection, and client access. It details how proxies affect Steam traffic, the legal implications of their use according to the Steam Subscriber Agreement, and provides a ranked list of providers like Proxys.io, Proxy-Seller, IPRoyal, Webshare, and Decodo based on price, features, and performance.
Steam Week in Review: Great, haystack slop is a thing now
The Steam storefront is experiencing a surge of "haystack slop" games, with numerous titles focused on finding a needle in a haystack, often with repetitive gameplay loops. While some developers claim coincidence, the trend highlights the ease with which viral concepts can spawn unoriginal clones seeking profit. This phenomenon is contrasted with the success of games like Wardogs and EA Sports FC 27, and the surprising performance of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
PC gaming has more than doubled in size over the last 4 years in Japan, report finds, with global Steam hits like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG leading the charge
PC gaming revenue in Japan has more than doubled in the last four years, reaching 300 billion yen by 2025, a significant increase from 132.1 billion yen in 2021. Global hits like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds are leading this growth, with free-to-play titles being particularly popular. While consoles from Sony and Nintendo traditionally dominate, the PC market is experiencing a substantial expansion.
A pro CS2 player told me he ditched his Superstrike gaming mouse for the older Superlight 2 because it was…
A professional Counter-Strike 2 player has switched from the Logitech G Pro X Superstrike gaming mouse back to the older Superlight 2, citing inconsistency issues with the newer model. Despite the Superstrike's advanced features like the HITS system, its perceived front-weighted balance and inconsistent performance led the player to revert to a more familiar peripheral.
Speaking to pro Counter-Strike players convinced me to finally increase my mouse's polling rate, but not all the…
Professional Counter-Strike 2 players Azuwu and yxngstxr from Luminosity Gaming discuss the impact of mouse polling rates, with some players noticing a difference between 1 kHz and higher rates like 4 kHz or 8 kHz. While the author has historically used 1 kHz due to battery life and performance concerns, the pros' feedback suggests higher polling rates might offer a smoother experience worth re-testing.
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones bring a headset-level sound to traditional wired buds
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones offer headset-level sound quality and comfortable wear for extended gaming sessions, particularly on handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. While their spatial audio and immersive sound are impressive, the high price point and incompatibility with most modern smartphones make them a niche recommendation, though they are well-suited for VR gaming.
Evening Reading - September 24, 2026
Shacknews' Evening Reading for September 24, 2026, rounds up various gaming news items including updates on Dragon Quest 11, Total War: Warhammer 3, Marathon, and Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities. The digest also touches on changes for Quake Champions and Counter-Strike 2, and mentions State of Decay 3's development.
Evening Reading - September 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers updates for Total War: Warhammer 3, EVE Online, Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, and Quake Champions. It also highlights the return of Pokemon GO Tour to Los Angeles and Taiwan, and mentions Meta VR Glasses. Other internet news includes a Starbucks Japan Pokemon collaboration and Fortnite's Halloween event tease.
Counter-Strike 2 gets a new 3v3 game mode and stealth-adds chicken eggs in latest update
Counter-Strike 2 has received a new update introducing the 'Rush' mode, a fast-paced 3v3 objective-based game mode. The update also includes a new map voting system for Premier matches, silent reloading, improved bullet impact visibility, and the unannounced addition of colored chicken eggs.
Counter-Strike 2 gets 3v3 Rush mode in new update
Valve has introduced a new 3v3 Rush mode to Counter-Strike 2, featuring fast-paced matches across randomly selected battle arenas. The update also includes leaderboards for players to compete for wins and bragging rights. Counter-Strike 2 continues to perform well since its 2023 launch.
I thought from Logitech's new Pro products I'd be most excited about the Superstrike, but after using them it's actually the keyboard and mouse pad that have me grinning
The author expresses surprise at how Logitech's new G Pro X Control mouse pad and G Pro X2 Rapid keyboard have become more exciting than the G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse. While the Superstrike is a solid upgrade, the keyboard's Hall effect keys and the mouse pad's control surface have impressed the author more, particularly for tactical shooters.
Valve offers CS2 players eggs
Players of Counter-Strike 2 are expressing frustration and demanding an overhaul of the game's anti-cheat system. Valve has responded by offering in-game cosmetic items, which has been met with further player dissatisfaction.
Counter-Strike 2 update adds new 3v3 mode, music, and chicken eggs, but it's the last thing on fans' minds: "The game is slowly dying without a working anti-cheat"
A new Counter-Strike 2 update, dubbed 'Rush Hour,' introduces a fast-paced 3v3 mode, changes to Premier map selection, and quality-of-life improvements. However, the community's primary concern remains the lack of a working anti-cheat system, with many players expressing that the game is suffering due to its absence.
What Valve's Steam Community Market Overhaul Teaches Us About Digital Item Economies - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
Valve's recent overhaul of the Steam Community Market, featuring new item pages and dynamic filters, highlights the importance of transparency and scarcity in digital item economies. The update allows for more granular verification of item conditions, improving trust and efficiency for traders.
Valve shadow dropped chicken pets into CS2
Valve has added untradeable pet chickens to Counter-Strike 2 through a new weekly drop system. These chickens can hatch from eggs, grow into various rarities with different skins, learn tricks, and be displayed on a player's profile. The addition was not mentioned in the official patch notes.
Valve's CS2 Chicken Egg steals the update thunder from new 3v3 mode Rush
Valve has released a new update for Counter-Strike 2, introducing the fast-paced 3v3 game mode 'Rush' and a secret feature allowing players to hatch and raise virtual chickens. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as silent reloads, updated Premier pick/ban rules, and clearer impact visibility.
Esports tournaments do it better in person
The author, attending a Counter-Strike 2 tournament at Logitech G Play in Warsaw, highlights the significant improvements in the live esports event experience compared to the past. Enhanced on-stage lighting and immersive audio contribute to an impressive in-person tournament atmosphere.
Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet…
A writer for PC Gamer discusses the optimal refresh rate for competitive first-person shooter games, particularly Counter-Strike 2. After speaking with professional players Oscar Bell and Simon Boije, the author concludes that 360 Hz remains the sweet spot for monitor refresh rates, offering a noticeable improvement over 240 Hz without the diminishing returns of higher rates.
Why CD Projekt is Boosting Investment into Witcher Franchise
This article discusses how modern gaming habits favor short play sessions over long, uninterrupted ones. It highlights game design elements like natural play units, low re-entry costs, and constant saving as crucial for games to fit into brief windows of time, citing examples like roguelites and quick multiplayer matches.
Best Games to Play When You Only Have 30 Minutes
This article discusses how to find the best games for short play sessions, focusing on titles that can be enjoyed in 30-minute windows. It highlights genres like roguelites and certain multiplayer games, along with specific examples like Balatro, Rocket League, and Stardew Valley, emphasizing games with quick restarts, low re-entry costs, and constant saving.
