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Steam’s winter sale is live, offering major discounts on thousands of games
Steam’s annual winter sale is upon us, offering discounts on everything from AAA titles to overlooked indie gems. It lasts from today until January 4.
The best couch co-op games for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox
Here are 26 of the best couch co-op games we’ve played across the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
How to get a refund for The Day Before, the game that got canned in just four days
Steam will refund The Day Before purchases after studio Fntastic's abrupt closure.
Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators
Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.
Steam’s streaming software now lets you wirelessly play PC VR games on Quest headsets
Steam just announced software called Steam Link that connects Meta Quest VR headsets wirelessly, allowing for remote play of PCVR titles. This tech isn’t exactly new, as it’s more or less an official version of pre-existing software like Virtual Desktop.
HTC's Vive Ultimate Trackers have cameras to improve full-body tracking
HTC released the Vive Ultimate Tracker, which delivers multi-point body tracking.
The best gaming monitors in 2024
Here are the best gaming monitors you can buy right now, plus advice on how to choose one.
Meta pauses Quest 3 Elite Battery Strap sales, reportedly due to a charging flaw
Meta has stopped selling the Elite Strap with Battery for the Quest 3, and it’s reportedly because of a firmware-related charging defect. The $130 accessory is currently unavailable from Meta and third-party retailers.
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Steam Deck LCD review (2023): Still one of the best handheld PCs
The 256GB Steam Deck LCD is a fantastic entry-level portable PC from Valve, and it's only gotten better with age. Anyone who feels left behind by the OLED model, it'll be OK.
Engadget Podcast: MacBook Pro M3, iMac and Steam Deck OLED reviews
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.