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Creator Of Meta Air Link Joins Valve | GameObserver
Valve celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and this year the company has released the Steam Controller and the Steam Machine.
Proton 11.0-2 is out with lots of gaming fixes for Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck, Steam Machine
Valve just rolled out the red carpet for the latest mainline stable update to their compatibility layer with Proton 11.0-2 now available. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/proton-11-0-2-is-out-with-lots-of-gaming-fixes-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck-steam-machine/
Proton 11.0-2 is out with lots of gaming fixes for Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck, Steam Machine
Valve just rolled out the red carpet for the latest mainline stable update to their compatibility layer with Proton 11.0-2 now available. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Frame Unboxing Videos Leaked
Videos that go over how to set up Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset have leaked on social media, despite the fact that Valve's highly-anticipated device has not been released or even made available to purchase as of this writing. The Steam Frame will allow users with a Steam Machine or a PC...
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Company of Heroes 3, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Arma 3 and more
Valve just launched the latest Proton Experimental update to improve gaming on Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine - here's all that's changed. Read the full article here:...
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Company of Heroes 3, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Arma 3 and more
Valve just launched the latest Proton Experimental update to improve gaming on Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine - here's all that's changed. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
ASRock DeskMeet X300 Custom Build Puts Steam Machine To Shame As It Pushes Frame Rates Over 60 At 1440p For The Same Price
Once again, a custom PC build beats the Steam Machine convincingly despite the rising costs. HUB Demonstrates How a $1050 DeskMeet X300-Based Custom PC Can Outperform Steam Machine for the Same Price Steam Machine itself isn't a bad product, but its high price makes it a poor value for gamers who...
A redditor is making super-fancy marble Steam Machine faceplates, *allegedly* sourced from the same quarry as Michelangelo
My faceplate's made from wood, from the same forest as trees.
Reddit User Cuts Steam Machine Faceplates Out of Same Marble Michelangelo Used
When I first saw the Steam Machine at Valve's office back in October 2025, the company told me that it'd release the files to 3D print new faceplates for the mini gaming PC. And while there have been plenty of 3D-printed faceplates out there, a stonemason has cut a Steam Machine faceplate from the...
Reddit User Cuts Steam Machine Faceplates Out of Same Marble Michelangelo Used
A Reddit user has made Steam Machine faceplates out of marble, and they're absolutely gorgeous. Luckily, you might be able to actually buy one.
Someone hooked an RX 9070 XT up to their Steam Machine and it works surprisingly well, like fitting a V8 engine into your Honda Civic
Big GPU, little machine.
Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses?
As component prices soar and games grow more sophisticated (read: demanding), mini PCs have seen a surge in popularity as of late. Fuelled by the Steam Machine's compact form factor and with the Xbox Project Helix rumor mill further spinning up excitement, many are turning to these mobile-component...
My biggest Steam Deck regret was losing native PC Game Pass, but an open-source project called Xodus might finally undo that mistake
Ever wish you could play PC Game Pass games natively on your Steam Deck or Steam Machine? No cloud or Windows install required? That's what this open-source project known as "Xodus" is attempting to achieve, and it's actually quite far along in its development journey.
Video: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S vs. Steam Machine graphics comparison
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is launching imminently on Nintendo Switch 2, and a new graphics comparison video is in which puts the new version up against PS5, Xbox Series S, and Steam Machine. The comparison comes from ElAnalistaDeBits. It states that settings on Nintendo Switch 2 are...
Valve Issues Statement After Cyberattack Leaks Personal Data
Valve issued a warning to users in certain countries who purchased a Steam Machine or Steam Controller recently, as some personal details may have leaked in a cyberattack on the company it uses to distribute hardware in Europe. As the owner and creator of Steam, Valve has been a mainstay of the PC...
Valve Is Expanding SteamOS Support to More Handhelds, and I Hope It Keeps Growing
Ever since the Steam Machine came out a little over a month ago, Valve has been busy releasing SteamOS updates almost weekly. In the latest update, the company added preliminary gamepad support for one of the most powerful handheld gaming PCs on the market. While Valve still hasn't added full...
"Expect fake messages" - Valve's EU shipping partner suffers a data breach, so if you bought a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, you may need to be on guard
Customers who bought a Steam Controller or Steam Machine in Europe may have had their data stolen, as Valve has issued a warning to its customers in the region telling them to "expect fake messages". Thankfully, no one who ordered the best PC controller or best gaming PC contender has had their...
The Steam Machine design makes for a frightfully good tissue box, and now you can 3D print your own
Maybe useful to catch our tears over memory prices right now.
"Expect fake messages" - Valve's EU shipping partner suffers a data breach, so if you bought a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, you may need to be on guard
Valve's shipping partner for its European hardware sales has suffered a data breach that could lead to customers receiving harmful or fake messages.
The 'world's first' water-cooled Steam Machine is a Frankenstein's monster of neon pink tubing and external hardware
More Franken-machines, please.
'Expect Fake Messages': Valve Admits Steam Hardware Owners' Personal Data Likely Stolen
Valve has begun notifying recent Steam hardware customers of a personal data breach that may have exposed their name, address, phone number and email. Anyone who purchased a Steam Deck, Steam Machine, or Steam Controller within Europe over the past 90 days may have potentially been impacted, Valve...
Steam Machine and Steam Controller Hit By Cyber Attack In Europe
Valve warns Steam customers of a cyber attack exposing personal data.
Valve warns Steam Machine and Steam Controller users about data breach
Valve's European logistics partner was hit with a data breach, and the company has warned customers to look out for scam emails.
Steam Machine Customer Info Possibly Leaked During Cyber Attack
Valve has emailed customers who bought a Steam Machine and other hardware, informing them that their details may have been stolen.
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