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After two weeks with Steam Frame, Valve's latest is now my go-to VR headset, but my recommendation comes with some important caveats
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset offers a comfortable and lightweight design with impressive PC-to-headset streaming capabilities, making it a compelling option for PC VR enthusiasts. However, its standalone performance is inconsistent and less polished than competitors like the Meta Quest 3, and its high price point may be a barrier for many.
Valve's long-awaited standalone VR headset Steam Frame starts at £889 and sign-ups open today - but you'll need to be quick
Valve's new standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, will start shipping soon with a confirmed price of £889 for the 512GB model and £1,089 for the 1TB model. Sign-ups for reservations open today, September 14th, and will close on September 17th, after which Valve will randomly assign reservation and waitlist orders.
I've been using the Steam Frame for 3 weeks—here's what I think
After three weeks of testing, the Steam Frame is hailed as the best all-round VR headset, praised for its comfort, ease of use, and excellent tracking. Despite its high price point and some display limitations compared to competitors like the Meta Quest 3, its seamless wireless streaming and integrated SteamOS offer a convenient and immersive PC VR experience.
Blizzard say Battle.net isn't looking to fight Steam and Epic for supermassive storefront supremacy, despite recently nabbing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront is not aiming to compete with Steam or the Epic Games Store for sheer volume of games. Instead, senior vice president Andrew Guerrero stated that Battle.net will maintain a focused approach, curating a selection of high-quality titles that appeal to their core audience, including recent additions like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Blizzard isn't "trying to do the Steam or Epic Games Store thing" by putting Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 Remastered on Battle.net, says exec
Blizzard Entertainment executive Andrew Guerrero stated that the company is not aiming to replicate Steam or the Epic Games Store with its Battle.net platform. While Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 Remastered are being added, the focus remains on curated, high-quality experiences that align with their core player base's interests.
The GeForce RTX 5090 isn't a "gaming GPU" if AI companies are buying them by the pallet
The author argues that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is no longer a gaming GPU due to AI companies purchasing them in large quantities for data centers, driving up prices beyond what most gamers can afford. This trend, exacerbated by the lack of AI-specific deterrents like those seen with crypto mining, suggests Nvidia's focus has shifted from gaming to AI and high-performance computing.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net later this year
CD Projekt Red announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077, including its Phantom Liberty expansion, will be available on Battle.net later in 2026. This partnership extends to other CD Projekt Red titles, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered also coming to Blizzard's storefront. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations are planned for Overwatch in 2027, and Geralt-themed content will arrive in Diablo IV.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Marks Vanillaware’s PC Debut
Marvelous has confirmed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an enhanced edition of Vanillaware's action RPGs, will launch on February 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This release marks the first time a Vanillaware game will be available on PC, featuring 4K visuals and a new English voiceover.
Ubisoft is 'testing' making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam
Ubisoft is testing a new method to launch its games on Steam without requiring the separate Ubisoft Connect desktop application. This change, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the player experience, though a Ubisoft Connect account will likely still be necessary for features like cross-progression. The publisher plans to roll out this improved integration to other titles in the future, addressing long-standing player frustrations with multi-launcher requirements.
Ubisoft games on Steam may soon no longer require the pesky Connect launcher, according to an announcement post that's weirdly tough to pin down
Ubisoft is reportedly testing a new tool that will allow Steam players to access Ubisoft game features without needing to launch the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher. This initial step, being tested with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the launch experience on Steam and may eventually roll out to more Ubisoft titles.
Ubisoft Steam games to no longer require the Connect launcher, in "initial step toward a smoother and more streamlined launch experience"
Ubisoft is removing the requirement for its Connect launcher to start games on Steam, beginning with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to streamline the launch experience for players, though future account linking requirements remain unclear. The publisher plans to roll out this new tool to more Steam titles over time.
A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games
Ubisoft is testing a new Steam tool that could allow its games to function without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher to be installed or run separately. This feature, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the PC gaming experience by integrating services directly into Steam, potentially expanding to other major Ubisoft franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
Ubisoft answers our prayers of "a simpler launch experience on Steam" by axing its own PC launcher, starting…
Ubisoft is removing its mandatory PC launcher for Steam games, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to provide a simpler and more streamlined launch experience for players, integrating features like cross-progression and cross-play directly through Steam without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be installed or launched separately. The company plans to progressively roll out this new system to more Ubisoft games on Steam in the future.
How to throw a LAN party in 2026
This guide offers advice on hosting a successful LAN party in 2026, drawing from a recent personal experience. It covers essential tips such as renting tables and chairs, planning a game list, and ensuring proper power and network setups. The author emphasizes the enhanced social experience of playing games together in person compared to online multiplayer.
No more USB installation: Windows 11 Insiders now able to fully reset their system via cloud download even when the OS…
Microsoft has introduced a new 'cloud rebuild' feature for Windows 11 Insiders, allowing users to perform a full operating system reinstall via cloud download without needing USB media. This new recovery option aims to provide a quick and easy way to restore the system to a clean state, even if Windows won't boot, by downloading both the OS image and device drivers from Windows Update.
Why does this sort of thing never happen to me? Redditor says they found $10,000 worth of RAM just sitting in their…
A Redditor discovered approximately $7,200 USD worth of RAM, likely from an old work server, in their garage. The find highlights the value of server memory, which is often incompatible with standard desktop PCs, and touches on the current demand driven by AI data centers.
Apex Legends Settings Guide: Best PC, Controller & Video Settings
This guide provides optimized PC, controller, FOV, graphics, audio, FPS, sensitivity, and accessibility settings for Apex Legends. It explains which settings are most impactful for improving gameplay and hardware performance.
Steam earned Valve $15 billion in revenue so far this year, with Crimson Desert alone topping $203 million according to…
Steam has generated $15 billion in gross revenue so far this year, with projections indicating it will exceed $20 billion by year's end. Crimson Desert emerged as the most successful new intellectual property on the platform, earning over $203 million. While no single game dominated, titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, contributing to Steam's significant revenue growth.
Onimusha on Steam Deck is the definition of 'playable': Surprisingly pleasant, so long as 30 fps isn't a…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is surprisingly playable on the Steam Deck, maintaining a stable 30-40 fps with some graphical tweaks. While not as optimized as some other Capcom titles, it offers a pleasant handheld experience, even if the performance doesn't rival a high-end PC.
Acer's bizarre hybrid handheld/laptop concept is way more interesting than what is actually getting released this…
Acer has unveiled the Predator Atlas 7, a seven-inch handheld gaming PC featuring a 120 Hz display, Intel Arc graphics, and a Predator AeroBlade cooling system. While a concept version, the Project DualPlay Mini, explores a hybrid handheld-laptop design, the Atlas 7 is slated for a winter 2026 release, though pricing has not yet been announced.
