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JSAUX has introduced a carrying case designed specifically for Valve’s Steam Machine, giving owners a safer way to transport the compact gaming PC along with its essential accessories. The case includes separate spaces for the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and the cables needed to connect the system to a television or monitor. It is priced at $45.99 and appears aimed at players who want

Valve’s Steam Frame has received certification from the Federal Communications Commission, clearing an important regulatory step before the device can be sold in the United States. The approval does not confirm a release date, price, or announcement schedule. However, FCC certification usually arrives during the final stages of preparing a wireless consumer product for sale. The Steam Frame has already started appearing through compatibility

Humble has launched a new bundle built around difficult games, giving Steam Deck owners access to 10 compatible titles for as little as $6. The Rage Inducing Difficult Games bundle is divided into two pricing levels. The lower tier includes four games for $6, while the complete package costs $13 and adds six more titles. Most of the included games are officially Steam Deck

Valve has released a new Steam Deck beta client update that improves Remote Play with HDR streaming, AV1 video support, better colour handling, and additional fixes for local network game transfers. The update is available through the Beta and Preview software channels on Steam Deck. It is intended for players who want to test new features before they reach the stable client. The most

Valve has confirmed that every customer currently inside the Steam Machine reservation queue should receive an opportunity to complete their purchase before the end of 2026. The company is sending order invitations each day, although progress differs between regions. Supply levels, demand, shipping capacity, and the number of reservations in each market can affect how quickly a local queue moves. Customers still on the

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has received Valve’s Steam Deck Verified badge, confirming that the newly released fighter meets the platform’s main requirements for portable play. The game reportedly runs at a stable 60 frames per second on the Steam Deck and supports online matches without major compatibility problems. Its performance can also remain consistent with a lower power limit, giving players an opportunity

Waterpark Simulator has completed its Early Access period and is now available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S alongside the full version 1.0 release. The first person management game became popular on PC after attracting attention from streamers and video creators. Its combination of business management, flexible building tools, physics based comedy, and sandbox freedom helped it earn an Overwhelmingly Positive rating

Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to more televisions through a dedicated Xbox app for selected Hisense models and other Smart TVs powered by VIDAA OS. The rollout allows compatible TV owners to stream supported Xbox games without connecting an Xbox console. You need an eligible Game Pass subscription, a supported Bluetooth controller, and a reliable internet connection. Support is arriving gradually rather than

Corsair Cove is available now through PC Game Pass, bringing its pirate themed city building and strategy systems to Microsoft’s subscription service. The game launched on July 31, 2026, for PC and currently holds a Metacritic average of 79, which places it within the generally favourable range. Reviews consistently praise its colourful presentation, vertical island construction, and satisfying progression, although several critics found the

Mistfall Hunter is now available through Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and cloud gaming, giving subscribers access to its dark fantasy extraction gameplay on several devices. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere, which means your progress and ownership can carry between Xbox consoles and PC when you use the same Microsoft account. Mistfall Hunter combines action role playing

Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers a strong experience across Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro, but the best console version is currently available on Sony’s more powerful mid generation system. The Xbox Series X version includes two graphics options. Quality mode targets 30 frames per second, while Performance mode aims for 60 frames per second. The base PlayStation 5 offers a broadly

Three Xbox games have received the rare hard delisting treatment, removing them from the store and preventing many previous buyers from downloading them again. Creepy Tale, Creepy Tale 2, and Strike Force Kitty were removed following a dispute between their developer and publisher. The developer claims that the publisher violated their agreement and failed to pay royalties for several years. A normal delisting removes

Xbox has outlined its plans for Gamescom 2026, confirming two official broadcasts, a large public booth, and 25 games spread across 140 playable stations. The event will take place in Cologne, Germany, during the final week of August. Xbox will use its 25th anniversary year to showcase a mix of first party releases, partner games, live demonstrations, and hands on previews. Attendees will be

Halo: Campaign Evolved is now available worldwide on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with the standard edition included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from launch. The remake returns to the campaign that introduced Master Chief in 2001, but adds modern visuals, expanded cooperative play, and new customisation options. Up to four players can complete the campaign together, while the

Microsoft could continue selling Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles at a loss even after the latest price increase takes effect on August 1. The new pricing adds $100 to the cost of current Xbox hardware, but rising component expenses may have already erased much of that increase. A report claims Microsoft has recently been losing around $150 on every Series console

Xbox fans have little time left to enter a sweepstakes offering tickets to the company’s FanFest event at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. Entries close on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The winner will receive admission for themselves and one guest, but travel and accommodation are not included. The competition is open to eligible adults in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the

Ubisoft is giving eligible Xbox owners free PC versions of 13 games they already own digitally on console. The offer applies to selected titles from franchises including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, The Crew, and Watch Dogs. The PC versions are accessed through Ubisoft Connect rather than directly through the Xbox app on PC. For most supported games, the edition and downloadable content

The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 concluded on July 29 after offering discounts across more than 2,000 games through the Microsoft Store. The promotion covered a wide range of Xbox releases, including recent games, major role playing titles, shooters, family games, and older catalogue releases. Discounts reached as high as 95 percent, although the reduction varied by title, edition, and region. Several of the

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now expected to launch in 2028, extending the wait for Lara Croft’s next original adventure. The revised release window was mentioned by Amazon Games head Jeffrey Gattis during a discussion about the company’s upcoming projects. He said Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will arrive on February 12, 2027, followed by the next game in 2028. Catalyst had previously been associated

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its first major expansion, Cost of Hope, on August 20, 2026, across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The expansion adds two new regions, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Iron Forest, along with a new story built around the conflict between Duty and Freedom. Cost of Hope will launch alongside a major free