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We finally got our hands on Apple's new M3 MacBook Pros and iMac, and we have plenty of thoughts!
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Steam Deck OLED review: It's just better
The Steam Deck OLED is the facetuned, photoshopped, spit-shined version of Valve’s handheld, featuring an updated display, faster charging, improved antennas, better thermals and smoother haptics.
The Steam Deck OLED arrives November 16 with an improved screen and longer battery life
The Steam Deck OLED is a thorough refresh of a machine that’s not even two years old. At the same time, Valve is also adjusting the configuration of its entry-level model, making it a far more compelling option.
What the Golf just got a free Among Us-inspired update on Steam
What the Golf just got a free update inspired by the classic multiplayer whodunnit Among Us. The update features 35 new levels and is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade.
NYU is developing 3D streaming video tech with the help of its dance department
NYU is launching a project to spur the development of immersive 3D video for dance education — and perhaps other areas. Boosted by a $1.2 million four-year grant from the National Science Foundation, it will try to make Point-Cloud Video (PCV) tech viable for streaming.
How to find the best gaming console for you in 2024
Here's a list of the best game consoles you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Alienware's latest gaming laptop is the first to feature AMD's Radeon RX 7900M GPU
Alienware just announced its followup to the m17 gaming laptop, the m18. This beast of a gaming laptop features the brand-new AMD Radeon RX 7900M GPU and the powerful AMD Ryzen 7945HX CPU.
Valve warns that AMD’s anti-lag feature can lead to Counter-Strike 2 bans
Valve says an anti-lag feature in AMD graphics cards tricks the anti-cheat system into banning otherwise innocent players.
Valve has no plans for Counter-Strike 2 support on Macs or older Windows PCs
Valve announced this week that Counter-Strike 2 doesn’t and won’t support macOS or older Windows PCs using DirectX 9 or 32-bit architectures.
Diablo IV comes to Steam on October 17
Blizzard’s hit dungeon-romping sequel ‘Diablo IV’ is officially coming to Steam on October 17. The Steam release joins a large patch called ‘Season of Blood’ that brings tons of quality of life improvements and new content.
Counter-Strike 2 is now available as a free upgrade to CS:GO
The long-rumored Counter-Strike 2, officially announced in March, has replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a free upgrade.
Meta Quest 3 hands-on: A proper successor to the most popular VR headset
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its latest mainstream VR/AR headset in the Quest 3. It starts at $499 and features a bunch of upgrades across the board that make it a worthy successor to the best-selling headset on the market.
Horizon Forbidden West battles its way to PCs in 2024
Sony’s first-party hit ‘Horizon Forbidden West’ is coming to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It releases next year and will include the ‘Burning Shores’ DLC, among other goodies.
Watch Meta Connect 2023 unveil the Quest 3 live here
The Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase starts tomorrow and you can watch on Facebook or via the company’s Horizon Worlds VR app. You should expect launch information on the Quest 3 headset.
Valve fails to get out of paying its EU geo-blocking fine
Valve has failed to convince a court that it didn't infringe EU law by geo-blocking activation keys, according to a new ruling.
Ayaneo Slide, the Sidekick of gaming handhelds, is coming soon
You can sign up for early bird pricing on its Indiegogo page.
Valve's Steam Deck is up to 20 percent off right now
The Steam Deck is on sale again, for those on the fence about purchasing the ubermensch of portable gaming consoles. This is part of Steam’s 20th anniversary celebration and new buyers get 20 percent off the gaming device, no matter which model you choose.
Steam is green again on its 20th anniversary
In the world of console video games, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo stand as titans. For PC gamers, however, Steam reigns supreme. Valve's distribution platform may not be the only place to buy and play games on the PC, but it's easily among the largest, oldest and most iconic. Today, Valve is celebrating Steam's 20th anniversary.
Viral indie game Only Up! delisted from Steam
The developer of Only Up!, a viral indie climbing game that blew up in popularity on Twitch streams, has delisted the title from Steam. After receiving accusations of using infringing assets and promoting NFTs, the game’s creator said they plan to “put the game behind” them due to stress.
Steam will soon show which games support PlayStation controllers
The Steam store will soon tell you if a game supports Sony’s DualSense or DualShock controllers. Valve posted an update for developers this week, announcing that the feature would go live in Steam’s store and on its desktop app starting in October. Valve hints that more controller-friendly features could be on their way to Steam.