Valve wants you to know that the Steam Frame is not the Index 2: 'we're trying to do something new with this'
It's still a good upgrade from an Index, however.
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Valve just quietly redefined what PC gaming can be all while an increasingly delusional Microsoft desperately tries to tell everyone their PC is an Xbox now
Valve has been loosening a desperate Microsoft's grip on PC gaming one gnarled finger at a time.
What time does the Arc Raiders North Line update release?
North Line is the first major update for Arc Raiders and it's introducing a new map, Stella Montis. Here's when it will release in your time zone.
Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2? Here’s everything we know so far
Since Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc exceeded expectations, will Mappa continue the anime series or jump straight to another movie?
Mario Kart World will never win Game of the Year
There are two reasons why it's not even in the conversation.
Sorry PC gamers, Valve isn't announcing Half-Life 3 today
It's been a big announcement day for Valve. Just not that big.
Valve reveals new hardware: Steam Machine, Steam Frame and more
A new console-PC hybrid Steam Machine is coming in 2026, alongside the new Steam Frame VR headset and Steam Controller, Valve announced.
The messy truth about FF16 and the PS5
Final Fantasy 16 was the Final Fantasy for the PS5 generation, and that weight of expectation obscured just how much like its predecessors it was
Valve Is Making A Steam Console And It’s Smaller Than A Banana
The new Steam Machine is out next year and has over six times the horsepower of the Steam Deck The post Valve Is Making A Steam Console And It’s Smaller Than A Banana appeared first on Kotaku .
Responding to problems in a live-service game is like having a 'big clock,' says Battlefield 6 director: 'You measure and value your time to the player' so they know you're paying attention
"We're also weighing that against our future ambitions."
Valve's new Steam Machine is a SteamOS-powered mini PC over six times faster than a Steam Deck
"We finally have all the software and the hardware bits to make the original vision a reality."
Valve announces three new products: the Steam Frame, Steam Machine and Steam Controller
Good things come in threes?
Valve announces the Steam Frame: 'a new way to play your entire Steam library'
Wireless connectivity, improved optics, new controllers and a chip all of its own, the Steam Frame looks to be worth the wait.
Valve announces the Steam Controller and it's genuinely good: 'we knew we needed to make this controller'
The new Steam Controller is a smart way to play PC games on the sofa, stealing the Steam Deck's clever controls.
I've tried the Steam Frame and I'm now ready to ditch cables from my virtual reality set-up forever
Valve's new VR headset is completely wireless and very convincing.
Exclusive: Watch a magical clip from a new animated movie now in theaters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, currently in theaters, follows a young girl discovering the beauty of life. Watch an exclusive clip here.
How to complete Power Out in Arc Raiders
Investigate the Electrical Substation at the Spaceport for Celeste.
CD Projekt Red was considered the 'ugly child' of CD Projekt as a whole before the first Witcher became a hit: 'They will never earn any money here'
No longer a Botchling.
Star Wars: Visions' The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope was inspired by Disneyland and Cthulhu
The short bridges the gap between the season 1 episode The Last Jedi and the upcoming anime series
They Changed Bowser Jr’s Eyes In The Mario Galaxy Movie And It’s Freaking People Out
Give that little guy some milk and put him to bed, for Christ’s sake The post They Changed Bowser Jr’s Eyes In The Mario Galaxy Movie And It’s Freaking People Out appeared first on Kotaku .
New Ratchet & Clank Game Announced, But It’s A Mobile Shooter Thing
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is a free-to-play 'multiplayer platformer arena shooter' The post New Ratchet & Clank Game Announced, But It’s A Mobile Shooter Thing appeared first on Kotaku .
SanDisk has launched the world's teeny-tiniest 1 TB USB-C drive, which looks to be one sneeze away from total oblivion
I'm not the only one that constantly loses USB drives, right?
RuneScape players successfully remove microtransactions from game
Treasure Hunter, a controversial monetization scheme that awarded prizes like experience points, is going away in what Jagex is calling a new era
PS5 and Xbox are fighting to lock players in for life
This console generation hasn't been defined by exclusive games so much as Sony and Microsoft's push towards gaming ecosystems.
I thought this roguelike was just about playing a coin pusher machine, but now I'm breeding herds of rabbits and turning wolf poo into tree fertiliser
Raccoin is about huge payouts, emotional catharsis, and coin ecosystems.
Crucial BX500 SSD Hits Record Low at $0.07 per GB, Making Storage Feel Practically Free
For a limited time, you can save big on the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models of the Crucial BX500 Internal SSD. The post Crucial BX500 SSD Hits Record Low at $0.07 per GB, Making Storage Feel Practically Free appeared first on Kotaku .
Today I learned that the curvy lithography masks used by TSMC to make next-gen GPUs are 'alien', 'psychedelic' and look nothing like chip circuits
May we introduce Inverse Lithography Technology.
Anno 117: Pax Romana launch times and release date
Here's when you can take charge of your own Roman province to carve your place into the empire.
How to complete A Warm Place to Rest in Arc Raiders
Search for signs of survivors in the Buried City.
SoftBank just sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia but I'm sure it'll all feed back into Team Green's pockets before long
That's one big horse to bet against.
'We would rather cut off our own arms': Demonschool developers dispute Nexon CEO's claim that 'every game company is now using AI' in response to Arc Raiders backlash
"Demonschool is 100% human-made."
Hideo Kojima Deletes Photo And Distances Himself From Cartoonist After Political Backlash
The Death Stranding 2 director wanted to correct 'misunderstandings' on social media The post Hideo Kojima Deletes Photo And Distances Himself From Cartoonist After Political Backlash appeared first on Kotaku .
Bloodlines 2 just got a new roadmap with Christmas-themed goodies, as well things that probably should have been there from the start like an FOV slider and motion blur toggle
The roadmap accompanies a host of bug fixes and "general improvements" to saving and stability.
6 Things We Spotted In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer
Despite the title, the movie draws inspiration from several Mario games The post 6 Things We Spotted In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer appeared first on Kotaku .
Someone's finally making a spiritual successor to Bully, but I wish it wasn't inspired by some of the worst comedies ever made
Agefield High: Rock the School wants to take you back to the most cringeworthy bits of 2002.
This Anker Docking Station Featuring 14 Ports Hits an All-Time Low With Early Black Friday Discount Despite Being a Brand-New Model
Save 25% on the Anker Prime Docking Station with an LED smart display for a limited time. The post This Anker Docking Station Featuring 14 Ports Hits an All-Time Low With Early Black Friday Discount Despite Being a Brand-New Model appeared first on Kotaku .
I've never been so happy to be wrong: Marvel Rivals has turned Gambit into a Strategist that's focused on utility rather than just healing
It's always been in the cards.
One of the great web novels is finally getting an anime in 2026
Masakichi and Shingou Iijima’s fantasy-finance web novel and manga Magic Repo Man is getting an anime adaptation set to premiere in 2026
How to complete Armored Transports in Arc Raiders
Nab the Patrol Car Key and search for an armored patrol car.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Brie Larson is a big Nintendo nerd
When it comes to gamer cred, Super Mario Galaxy Movie star Brie Larson has the receipts, thanks to a long relationship with Nintendo
WhatsApp is reportedly becoming a dreaded web app again on Windows 11, with RAM usage increasing to a claimed 2 GB under the weight of all your spicy group chats
If only you could upgrade your RAM cheaply to compensate...
Astro Bot vs. Spider-Man: What is the best PS5 game?
Our tournament to crown the best first-party game of the PS5 and Xbox Series X generation now has its final four.
Framework 16 (RTX 5070 upgrade) review
I'm happy to see you, but buddy, you're out of my league.
Avatar: Fire And Ash Is Over Three Hours Long, So Go To The Bathroom First
Also: Outer Worlds 2 gets a massive patch, Borderlands 4 is flooded with good guns, and Sega did something not terrible The post Avatar: Fire And Ash Is Over Three Hours Long, So Go To The Bathroom First appeared first on Kotaku .
Hang On, Why Is Mario Being Such A Jerk In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s Trailer?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer shows a side of Mario I really didn't like The post Hang On, Why Is Mario Being Such A Jerk In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s Trailer? appeared first on Kotaku .
Union Goes To Court After Rockstar Refuses To Discuss GTA 6 Firings
The IWGB is moving forward with legal claims over allegations of union-busting The post Union Goes To Court After Rockstar Refuses To Discuss GTA 6 Firings appeared first on Kotaku .
Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Clears Out This AMD Ryzen 7430U Mini PC at an All-Time Low and 3-Year Warranty Included
Ahead of Black Friday, save 25% on the Blackview MP100 mini PC over at Amazon. The post Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Clears Out This AMD Ryzen 7430U Mini PC at an All-Time Low and 3-Year Warranty Included appeared first on Kotaku .
Rockstar hit with legal claims by IWGB over firing of unionizing workers
The IWGB is taking Rockstar to court for 'victimization and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.'
I've never been as excited by a social media website as much as I am by this solo dev's 'cyber-vibe text-only' site that is 'how the internet was supposed to be'
I think they've nailed it, to be honest. I'm sold.
