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Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Steam Machine Will Recognize All Steam Deck Verified Titles, But 1080p/30 FPS is a Must
Valve has outlined the minimum requirements for games to be verified on the upcoming Steam Machine, stating that titles must run at 1080p and 30 FPS, mirroring the Steam Deck's standards. More demanding requirements exist for VR titles, while 2D games need 30 FPS at 720p. Valve also discussed optimizations for lower-specced machines and controller support for developers targeting SteamOS.
Valve clarifies what's required for a game to be Steam Machine and Steam Frame verified, but it just makes me worry…
Valve has clarified the verification requirements for games on its upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset. While Steam Deck verified games will automatically be compatible with Steam Machine, the latter has a performance target of 30 fps at 1080p. The Steam Frame has stricter requirements for stand-alone play, demanding 90 fps for VR titles and 30 fps at 720p for 2D games.
Valve detail Steam Frame and Steam Machine Verified requirements at GDC 2026
Valve detailed the requirements for Steam Frame and Steam Machine Verified status at GDC 2026, with tweaked specifications compared to Steam Deck Verified. The Steam Machine Verified status expects 1080p at 30FPS, while the Steam Frame focuses on standalone play. Valve also addressed anti-cheat compatibility and the growing Linux desktop audience.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Smalland: Survive the Wilds has been announced for the Nintendo Switch and is now available on Meta Quest platforms. Developed by Merge Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, this fantasy action RPG also features a VR mode.
Review - OVERLOAD - A Decent successor of Descent!
Overload is a spiritual successor to the 1995 game Descent, developed by Revival Productions. It features similar frantic, six-degrees-of-freedom first-person shooter gameplay with modern graphics, improved controls, and a new story set in the Descent universe. The game is available on PC and is planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Level Up You Racing Experience With the Mad Catz M.2.X. Pro Racing Wheel - The Game Fanatics
Mad Catz has released the M.2.X. Pro force feedback racing wheel, offering a plug-and-play solution for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The wheel features a six-speed shifter, foot pedals, and customizable RGB lighting, aiming to enhance immersion for racing games like Forza Motorsport.
25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can’t Miss In 2026
This guide highlights 25 of the best first-person shooter games available, focusing on newer titles that are easily accessible and offer engaging experiences. It covers a range of FPS subgenres, from competitive multiplayer and immersive VR to single-player campaigns with deep stories and unique mechanics.
ROBOCRACY Announcement Teaser
ROBOCRACY is a new VR sci-fi space co-op first-person shooter developed by DGMA, building on their previous success with DGMA Galactic Rangers VR. The game is primarily for Meta Quest and Pico devices, with a SteamVR port planned featuring enhanced graphics. ROBOCRACY utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and reimagines classic arcade shoot-em-up mechanics for modern VR.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
