Steam’s decentralized origins explain why it dominates PC gaming today
Valve co- founder Gabe Newell created Steam in 2003 after a Half- Life publisher dispute. The platform's shift from peer- to- peer to centralized design explains its dominance.
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OneXplayer 3 with Arc G3 Extreme to launch at $1399
ONEXPLAYER 3 launches on Indiegogo with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics, an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, 85Wh battery, and pricing from $1,399.
Valve Steam Machine launches at $1,049, 2TB bundle costs $1,428
Valve has confirmed full Steam Machine pricing, with the 512GB model starting at $1,049 and the 2TB bundle with Steam Controller priced at $1,428. The SteamOS mini PC launches with a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU, RDNA 3 graphics with 28 CUs, 16GB DDR5 memory and up to 2TB NVMe storage.
ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 gets 7.4-inch OLED screen and bundled AR glasses
Just as ASUS adds OLED to its first handheld, they also bundle it with AR glasses (for reasons unknown).
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ETH Zurich researchers pattern OLED pixels using UV-photolithography, achieving 250 by 350 resolution on a 300 by 430 micrometer screen
ETH Zurich researchers pattern OLED pixels using UV- photolithography, achieving 250 by 350 resolution on a 300 by 430 micrometer screen.
Steam’s decentralized origins explain why it dominates PC gaming today
Valve co- founder Gabe Newell created Steam in 2003 after a Half- Life publisher dispute. The platform's shift from peer- to- peer to centralized design explains its dominance.
Microsoft Xbox introduces ‘mythic achievement’ as Platinum Trophy equivalent
Microsoft is introducing a 'mythic achievement' for Xbox, equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, unlocking when players 100% master a game.
AION 2 Launches Globally on October 5, 2026, With Unreal Engine 5 and a World 36 Times Larger Than the Original
AION 2 launches globally on October 5, 2026, featuring a world 36 times larger than the original, Unreal Engine 5, and a free- to- play model.
Logitech Pro X2 Rapid keyboard launches with 8kHz polling and OLED display for $230
Logitech launches the Pro X2 Rapid gaming keyboard featuring 8kHz polling, magnetic switches, and an OLED display for $229.99.
Roblox Creator Sues Co-Founder for $35 Million Over Tower Defense Simulator Ownership
Roblox creator Jake Shirley sues co- founder Timothy Kim for $35 million over Tower Defense Simulator ownership, alleging breach of oral contract and unjust enrichment.
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Update Adds New Units, Weapons, and Map Changes
ARC Raiders receives the Frozen Trail update, introducing new ARC units, weaponry, and map details to refresh the multiplayer shooter's meta.
Silent Hill Townfall Blood Bag Puzzle Requires Matching Four Compatible Types to Unlock Doors
Learn how to solve the Silent Hill Townfall blood bag transfusion puzzle by collecting five bags and matching four compatible blood types for Simon Ordell.
Activision Plans Halo Reboot With New Lore, Discards Existing Storyline
Activision plans a Halo reboot with new lore, discarding existing storylines and laying off former story lead Jeff Easterling.
Warframe Update 44 Adds Narin, Banshee Overhaul, and Glacial Defiance Mode
Warframe Update 44 drops on September 23, adding Narin, a Banshee overhaul, and the Glacial Defiance six- player mode scheduled for October 15.
