Valve’s $1,049 Steam Machine Costs More Than a PS5 and Xbox Combined
Valve’s basic Steam Machine starts at $1,049, putting it above the combined cost of a PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S.
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EWC Players Choice Award Announced by Esports Awards
The Esports Awards and Esports Foundation have introduced the EWC Players Choice Award, a new professional player-voted esports honor connected to the Esports World Cup.
Security & Scam Alert: Fake FACEIT Verification Pages Target Steam Players
Fake FACEIT verification pages are targeting Steam and CS2 players with convincing phishing pages and fake Steam login windows.
Bobby Prince, Composer Behind Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, Dies at 81
Bobby Prince, the composer and sound designer behind Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died at the age of 81.
Pixel Arcadia Announced as New Retro Gaming Showcase for August 2026
Pixel Arcadia has been announced as a new digital showcase dedicated to retro games, classic gaming culture, preservation, classic revivals, and modern retro-inspired projects.
Facebook users hit by “Something went wrong” error as outage reports
Facebook is showing a “Something went wrong” error for some users today, with reports of access problems affecting Meta services.
Why Is the Xbox App Showing Pre-Install 221 Days Before Launch?
Pre-installing can be useful near launch, but when the Xbox app shows Stranger Than Heaven with 221 days left on the countdown, the feature starts to feel more confusing than helpful.
HipHopGamer Interview: Mutant Football League 2, Gaming Culture, and Purpose
Gerard “HipHopGamer” Williams joins Fix Gaming Channel for a wide-ranging interview about Mutant Football League 2, hip-hop and gaming culture, his grandmother’s influence, education, second chances, NAACP recognition, and why games can reach far beyond entertainment.
Rainbow Six Siege Adds Ranked 3.0 as Rainbow Six Mobile Brings Finka
Ubisoft has launched new seasonal content for Rainbow Six Siege and Rainbow Six Mobile, adding Ranked 3.0, Calypso Casino, Dokkaebi’s remaster, Finka, limited-time modes, and new progression rewards.
Why Is Subnautica 2 Cheaper Than The Original? Steam Pricing Looks Strange At First Glance
Subnautica 2 appears cheaper than the older Subnautica games in one regional Steam search, but Early Access and regional pricing explain why.
Reddit Privacy Update Matters for Gamers, Developers, and Online Communities
Reddit has updated its Privacy Policy and User Agreement, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. For gamers, developers, and online communities, the update is worth noting because Reddit remains one of the biggest public spaces for gaming discussion, player feedback, marketing, modding, and community activity.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets New Expansion Songs of the Past in 2027
CD PROJEKT RED has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a third expansion coming in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Global Game Jam Launches Micro-Missions Pilot to Support Indie Studios and Emerging Game Talent
Global Game Jam has announced GGJ Micro-Missions, a new pilot program backed by the Endless Foundation that will support indie studios and emerging game talent through paid short-form projects in art, audio, and QA.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Still Not Available Everywhere — So What Are Players Really Paying For?
Xbox Cloud Gaming can be brilliant on mobile with a controller, but the service is still not available everywhere. For players in unsupported regions, Game Pass Ultimate can mean VPN workarounds, weaker value, and one big question: what are they really paying for?
Your Monitor Isn’t the Problem: Why New PC Games Still Fail Ultrawide Players
You bought the monitor, the hardware, and the full-price PC game. Then the game gives you black bars. Modern AA and AAA releases still need to do better for ultrawide and super ultrawide players.