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Valve softens Steam AI rules to separate "efficiency gains" from "the use of AI in creating content" that ships in-game
By Anthony McGlynn published
News Steam's submission process has changed slightly

Meta closing its best gaming studios is bad news for Quest 3 owners, but great for Steam Frame
By Duncan Robertson published
News Meta has shut down three of its most significant VR game studios. While that's not great news for Quest 3 owners, it's excellent news for Valve's Steam Frame.

New GOG owner reckons it doesn't have to beat Steam outright, just do a few things better: "People will come"
By Ashley Bardhan published
News It's more like a non-hostile takeover

Valve says Steam Machine verified requirements aren't as judgey, but I reckon console players will need tough love
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve says its Steam Machine Verified program features "fewer constraints" than the Steam Deck, but I believe console players will need a proper steer.

25 Best free Steam games you can play in 2026
By Ali Jones last updated
Best Save some pennies with the best free Steam games worth playing in 2025

"Steam is winning with its ease of use" but not on quality, says new GOG owner pondering how to "take the market" from Valve
By Austin Wood published
News "We can do more for classic retro and modern classics"

What to expect from Valve in 2026: the return of the Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and more Half-Life 3 rumors
By Joe Chivers published
Features Opinion | As we all recover from the latest Steam sale, let's review Valve's ambitious plans

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the the Left 4 Dead-like horde shooter I've been waiting for since 2009
By Jeremy Peel published
Preview Hands-on | How Toxic Commando's incorporation of vehicular tech sets the zombie battlefield apart from competitors
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