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Just Cause 2 has finally become Steam Deck Verified, giving one of the best open world action games from its era a much cleaner path to handheld play. The change is notable because the game was previously marked Unsupported, and that rating made sense for a clear technical reason. On Steam Deck, the game could hang indefinitely on the “Updating Executable” message during launch,

Proton 11 has officially moved from beta to stable, giving Steam Deck and Linux players access to a large set of game compatibility fixes, newly playable titles, and updated core components. After five beta builds, the release is now ready for wider use, which means many of the improvements that were previously limited to testing are now available to everyone. The biggest news is

Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, giving owners the option to install Microsoft’s operating system instead of using SteamOS. The move is useful for players who want broader game compatibility, especially for titles that still do not run properly on Linux because of anti cheat systems or launcher restrictions. The driver package currently covers four key hardware areas: graphics, WiFi, Bluetooth,

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update with several practical fixes for Remote Play, Steam Input, Desktop Mode, and Steam Controller firmware. The update is not a large feature release, but it includes useful improvements for players who stream games, use external controllers, or switch between Steam Deck’s handheld interface and Big Picture Mode. The most notable addition is a new

Valve has adjusted its Steam Frame verification system for 2D games, making it easier for traditional flat screen titles to receive a Verified rating on the upcoming VR headset. The change was noticed after Portal 2 moved from Playable to Verified, suggesting Valve is refining how it evaluates non VR games before Steam Frame reaches players. The key change is tied to native display

Valve appears to be laying more groundwork for Steam Frame, with a new “Great on Frame” page now live on Steam. The page is designed to highlight games that should work well on Valve’s upcoming VR device, much like the Steam Deck store pages that surface titles rated for handheld play. The page is still early and currently has only a small number of

Fanatical has launched a new Build Your Own Simulator Bundle, and it looks like a useful pickup for Steam Deck owners who enjoy management, driving, building, skating, and life sim games. The bundle includes a wide mix of simulator titles, and almost every game listed is either Steam Deck Verified or Playable. The pricing is simple. You can choose two games at $6.75 each,

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update that adds clearer Steam Machine compatibility information alongside a few fixes for Steam Workshop and Remote Play. The update is not a major feature drop, but it is useful for anyone following Valve’s broader SteamOS hardware plans, especially with Steam Machine support becoming more visible inside the Steam Deck interface. The most notable change

Razer is expanding its Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with new console focused versions for Xbox and PlayStation. The move gives console players clearer buying options, although it also makes Razer’s already similar Hammerhead lineup a little harder to understand at first glance. The standard Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds are already available for around $99 and work with several platforms, including PC,

VESA has introduced a new flagship OLED certification tier called DisplayHDR True Black 1400, giving monitor makers a higher target for premium HDR performance. The new level raises expectations for OLED brightness while keeping the black level and contrast standards that define the True Black program. The headline requirement is a peak brightness of at least 1,400 nits. That alone is a major step