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Valve has released a new Steam Deck client update with a long list of fixes and usability improvements, including better Steam Controller support, a refreshed settings layout, improved EULA scrolling with a gamepad, and a new Remote Play microphone streaming option. The update is available through the Steam Deck’s System settings. This is not a flashy update built around one headline feature. Instead, it

Hytale has taken a major step toward becoming a better handheld game with the arrival of its first controller support update. Update 5 adds an early version of controller support, making the voxel sandbox RPG more comfortable to play on Steam Deck and other controller based setups. This is not the final version of controller support, and players should expect a few rough edges.

Valve has updated The Lab with Steam Frame controller support, giving one of its earliest VR showcase games proper bindings for the company’s upcoming headset. The update is small on its own, but it is another sign that Valve is preparing software support ahead of the Steam Frame’s release. The Lab has an important place in Valve’s VR history. It launched as a collection

Valve has released a new SteamOS 3.8.6 beta update with early HDMI VRR support, broader controller support for third party handhelds, and several stability fixes. The update is part of the larger SteamOS 3.8 cycle, which also includes bigger system changes such as an updated graphics driver, Linux kernel upgrades, and BIOS security improvements. The most interesting addition is preliminary HDMI VRR support for

ASUS could be getting ready to reveal a refreshed ROG Ally handheld, and the early signs point to AMD’s Z2 Extreme APU being inside. A new certification listing from South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency appears to show an upcoming ASUS handheld console PC, with a product code pattern that suggests it will use the same class of chip found in the ROG Xbox

Valve has released a new Steam Deck beta client update that focuses mainly on Steam Controller support. The update includes a firmware fix for a possible charging issue, restores previous trackpad behavior, and corrects a small display problem on the Steam Controller Puck information page. This is not a major Steam Deck update, but it is still useful for players testing Valve’s newer controller

Cooler Master and G.Skill are working together on a new DDR5 memory design that adds active cooling directly to the RAM module. The product is called MasterDIMM AC DDR5, and it will be shown at Computex as a high performance memory kit built for systems that need stronger cooling under heavy workloads. The idea is unusual but not completely surprising. Modern DDR5 memory is

Resident Evil Requiem now has a free demo on Xbox Series X and S, giving players a chance to try part of the game’s early stages before buying the full release. The demo is available through the Xbox Store, but Capcom has confirmed that save data from the demo will not carry over to the full version. That makes this a simple trial rather

Maverick Games, the studio formed by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown and several other ex Playground Games developers, appears ready to reveal its new AAA racing game next week. The studio has started teasing an announcement through social media posts and a YouTube countdown, with the reveal seemingly set for June 2. That timing immediately makes the project interesting. Forza Horizon 6

Mina the Hollower arrives on Xbox this week, and the early reviews suggest Yacht Club Games may have another modern retro classic on its hands. The top down action adventure game, created by the studio behind Shovel Knight, has launched to extremely strong critical reception and is currently sitting at a 93 Metacritic score on PC, making it one of the highest rated games

Xbox Game Pass has added two more games today, giving subscribers a mix of a brand new sci fi deckbuilding RPG and an upgraded version of one of Obsidian’s best known RPGs. Echo Generation 2 and The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition are both now available through the service, although access depends on your Game Pass tier. Echo Generation 2 is the new day

Square Enix used Dragon Quest’s 40th anniversary showcase to share two major updates for the franchise, including a renamed Dragon Quest 12 and a brand new Dragon Quest Monsters game that is also coming to Xbox Series X and S. The showcase was short, but it gave fans a clearer look at where the long running RPG series is heading next. The biggest update

Xbox Game Pass may have accidentally revealed part of Microsoft’s near future lineup before the company was ready. Several highly anticipated games briefly appeared in the “Coming to Game Pass” section of the Xbox Game Pass app, including Fable, Clockwork Revolution, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Witchbrook, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Armatus, Tropico 7, Nirvana Noir, and Snap & Grab. The

8BitDo has opened pre orders for its Ultimate 3E Wireless Controller for Xbox, a new officially licensed pro level controller aimed at players who want deep customization without buying Microsoft’s own Elite controller. The controller is priced at $149.99 and is scheduled to release on August 31, 2026. The Ultimate 3E is built for Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, Android, and

Valve has raised Steam Deck OLED prices sharply, and that change makes the ROG Xbox Ally look more attractive than it did at launch. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED has reportedly jumped by £170 or $240, while the 1TB model has risen by £210 or $300. That now puts the 512GB model at £649 or $789 and the 1TB model at £779 or $949.

007 First Light is now being tested across Xbox consoles, and the early footage shows a clear split between Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The Series X version offers both Quality and Performance modes, while the Series S version sticks to a single 1080p 30FPS mode. On Xbox Series X, Quality Mode targets 4K at 30FPS. Performance Mode also outputs at 4K,

Escape Simulator is now available on Xbox Game Pass, giving puzzle fans a new first person escape room game to try on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud. The game is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, and it brings a well received PC puzzler to a wider console audience. The game originally launched

Xbox has revealed a new Team Spirit Limited Edition Controller through Xbox Design Lab, and it looks timed around the 2026 World Cup season even though Microsoft does not directly name the tournament. The controller uses a bold sports inspired design with “26” at the center, radiating lines, and a pitch like halfway line running through the layout. The idea is clear. Microsoft wants

Xbox posted a short message about GTA 6, and the internet reaction says almost everything about how big Rockstar’s next game is going to be. The post only mentioned the November 19 release date and told players to wishlist the game, but it still pulled in more than 37 million views and over 250,000 likes. That kind of response is not normal for a

Xbox has launched its Deals Unlocked Sale 2026, bringing discounts to more than 1,800 games and over 2,000 total offers across the Xbox Store. The sale includes a wide mix of big budget releases, recent hits, horror games, RPGs, racing titles, shooters, and older favorites, with the promotion expected to run until June 10. This is one of Xbox’s larger store events of the