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The Steam Machine's Companion Cube case is big, expensive, and based on a 19-year-old joke, so I hate how well-made it is

The Steam Machine provides a chance to get reacquainted with the Companion Cube, courtesy of Dbrand's pricey (though admittedly finely designed) case.

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Jun 23 • 3:44 PM EDT • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Steam Machine is 'more expensive' than even Valve wanted it to be

The PC gaming giant knows some fans won't be able to afford its new system, but Valve didn't want things to work out this way

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Jun 23 • 2:33 PM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Pre-RAMpocalypse Steam Machine Pricing was ~30% Cheaper

It's no secret that Valve's Steam Machine is launching at possibly the worst moment for both PC and console gaming hardware, given the ongoing DRAM crisis, but Valve engineer, Pierre-Loup Griffais, has recently shed light on the pre-RAM crisis pricing of the Steam Machine, revealing that it was neve...

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Jun 23 • 2:06 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?

Steam Machine vs. DIY PC.

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Jun 23 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Valve Explains Why You Have To Pay $1,050 To $1,430 For A Steam Machine

Valve has finally revealed the price of the Steam Machine, and it's more than almost anyone predicted. Can you afford it?

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Jun 23 • 9:50 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
I’m not giving up my Steam Deck for MSI’s new Claw

Windows is a drag.

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Jun 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
"This is going to be a niche device" – Analysts react to the $1,000+ Steam Machine price reveal

Mat Piscatella, Joost van Dreunen, Manu Rosier, and Piers Harding-Rolls offer their thoughts on the price implications for Project Helix and PS6

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Jun 23 • 7:01 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet

Valve says it's using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience "less frustrating and more fair."

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Jun 22 • 3:02 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Valve: FSR 4 Is Coming to Steam Machine

A huge confirmation that should see significant quality improvements.

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Jun 22 • 1:45 PM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine

No timeline was provided.

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Jun 22 • 1:10 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Here’s how you can reserve a Steam Machine

Valve’s reservation process is complicated, but fair.

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Jun 22 • 1:07 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop

Valve’s working on official Nvidia support in SteamOS.

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Jun 22 • 1:05 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049

It’s official.

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Jun 22 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
The Most Expensive Game on Steam Costs $1,000 and Lasts Just 10 Minutes

Steam users are questioning the legitimacy of a $1,000 game that basically has no gameplay, and are wondering how it made its way onto Valve’s platform in the first place.

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Jun 22 • 9:35 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Congratulations On Your Purchase Costs $1,000 on Steam, Seriously

Congratulations On Your Purchase costs $1,000 on Steam, or close to £800, and it's absolutely breaking our minds.

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Jun 22 • 7:42 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Dbrand launches Companion Cube enclosure for Steam Machine, "Poverty Cube" option costs $99.95

The cube now gets another cube. Dbrand has opened preorders for its Companion Cube enclosure for Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine.

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Jun 22 • 7:18 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Dbrand Is Now Taking Orders for Its Steam Machine Companion Cube Case

Dbrand is now officially selling its Portal-themed Companion Cube case for Valve's yet unreleased Steam Machine.

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Jun 22 • 6:19 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Steam Machine Companion Cube now up for pre order, arrives next month with matching Steam Controller skin

First teased soon after Valve announced the Steam Machine, dbrand's Companion Cube case is now available to pre-order from $99.95.

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Jun 22 • 5:53 AM EDT • Technology • pcguide.com
AMD has reportedly released FSR 4 for RDNA3 GPUs in Valve Proton Experimental

AMD FSR4 appears to be coming to Valve’s Proton Experimental.

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Jun 22 • 2:45 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Mistbound is a new Guild Wars CCG by ArenaNet, NCsoft, and Bilibili

Before Guild Wars 3’s formal announcement, one of the entirely credible possibilities for an ArenaNet reveal was the card game that we knew was in the works thanks to the not-so-secret test of a Guild Wars-themed digital CCG on Steam back in 2024. Back then, it was called Lion’s Arch Guild Wars Arena, and we weren’t […]

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Jun 20 • 9:00 PM EDT • Technology • massivelyop.com
One Of The Best Steam Next Fest Demos Is About A Cannon

The worst Steam Next Fest in recorded history also somehow features the best Next Fest demo I've ever played

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Jun 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Weekend PC Game Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Sonic Racing, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include two wildly different freebies to grab, a whole lot of demos to try out on Steam's latest festival, and much more.

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Jun 20 • 5:30 AM EDT • Technology • neowin.net
Steam Controller demand is so high Valve is changing reservation estimates, and some customers won't get theirs until 2027

Valve has updated its Steam Controller reservation system as demand has exceeded its expectations.

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Jun 19 • 8:10 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Valve's Steam Controllers Are Out Of Stock Until 2027

If you reserve the device today, you've got at least a six month wait

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Jun 19 • 6:32 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Are You Prepared To Wait Until 2027 For A Steam Controller?

In an update, Valve says it may not ship some Steam Controller orders until next year.

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Jun 19 • 5:54 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027

You might have to wait a long time for your Steam Controller.

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Jun 18 • 4:26 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Siemens Energy weighs spin-off of 'Transformation of Industry' unit, Manager Magazin reports

Siemens Energy is ​weighing spinning off its "Transformation Of ‌Industry" division, which makes compressors and steam turbines, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday.

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Jun 18 • 5:52 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok demo now available

A demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is now available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka announced.

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Jun 17 • 11:11 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Valve Steam Machine Benchmarks Show Near Twice The Uplift Over Steam Deck & Comparable To Ryzen 5 5600X at 30W

New benchmarks of Valve's Steam Machine show performance comparable to a 6-core AMD Ryzen CPU from 2020, but could be decent if priced right.

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Jun 17 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Steam Machine Performance Benchmark Leak Signals Approaching Launch

Since the news broke that the Valve Steam Machine would be delayed, there have been countless conversations online about how the Steam Machine would be dead on arrival because of its expected pricing and aging internals—a six-core Zen 4 CPU and a Radeon Navi 33 GPU with 8 GB of VRAM—but a recent set...

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Jun 17 • 12:39 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Science show brings STEAM demonstrations to Bee County summer reading program

Children and families attend the Daniel G. Benes Science Show, hosted by the Joe Barnhart Bee County Library’s summer reading program on June 11 at the John C. Fulghum Event

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Jun 16 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • southtexasnews.com
Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages.

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Jun 16 • 2:27 PM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms

Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Provost, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

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Jun 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • wvutoday.wvu.edu
Steam Machine one step closer to launch as benchmarks surface online, here’s how it compares to the Steam Deck

We can now have an early look at some Steam Machine benchmarks after results were uploaded to Geekbench, suggesting reviews are underway.

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Jun 16 • 12:36 PM EDT • Technology • pcguide.com
The Steam Machine Is Likely in Testers’ Hands, as 2 Fresh SteamOS Benchmarks Leak

Steam Machine "Fremont" hits Geekbench running SteamOS, hinting at an imminent Summer launch for Valve's new console

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Jun 16 • 11:06 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Steam Machine could launch as early as this month, leak claims

After Valve posted a hopeful, yet vague, update on its exciting new console, new leaks point to an official Steam...

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Jun 16 • 10:42 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Steam Machine reviews may be underway as two new Geekbench listings surface

Valve's Steam Machine was once again spotted on Geekbench with two separate listings, suggesting that reviews may be underway.

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Jun 16 • 8:40 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
More than a thousand games in Steam Next Fest feature a generative AI disclosure of some kind

SteamDB offers insight into the true scope of AI's use in the latest PC store promotion.

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Jun 16 • 8:16 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Steam Next Fest Is Flooded With AI Games And It Sucks

The event has been flooded by games containing AI-generated content

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Jun 15 • 3:14 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Steam Next Fest June 2026: Here Are The Featured PC VR Demos

Steam Next Fest starts today, and here's a full list of new PC VR demos available.

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Jun 15 • 1:05 PM EDT • Technology • uploadvr.com
The Relic: First Guardian launches July 31 for PS5 and PC, later this summer for Xbox Series and Switch 2

Dark fantasy Soulslike action RPG The Relic: First Guardian will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 31, followed by Xbox Series and Switch 2l later this summer, publisher Perp Games …

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Jun 15 • 8:26 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 just received its first significant patch in nearly a decade on Steam, but it appears to have broken more than it fixed

A surprise update to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on Steam has broken one of its most powerful characters.

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Jun 15 • 7:15 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
As hype builds for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, fans are flocking back to play (the heavily discounted) Remake and Rebirth on Steam

The numbers are in, and the people want more FFVII.

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Jun 15 • 4:39 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! coming to PC on June 29

Sting will release sugoroku RPG bundle DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! for PC via Steam on June 29, the developer announced. It will only support Japanese as a language option.

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Jun 14 • 10:35 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Best Knicks team ever? With franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years, they're building their case
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Jun 14 • 1:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Steam machine reportedly sent to reviewers as embargo date and package contents leak

According to a new leak, the first Steam Machine review units may already have been shipped to reviewers and content creators. The rumored review embargo date and possible package contents have also surfaced.

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Jun 13 • 7:25 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets in one day

And probably 141 tons of Steam Machines in the past 50 days.

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Jun 12 • 9:32 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Photo of the Week: Leap of Science | Notre Dame Magazine

Gracie Hedgpeth, a biological sciences doctoral student, holds a bullfrog, steaming on a hot and humid evening, at the ND-LEEF research facility at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend. Look for more in our summer issue, in the mail and online in early July,…

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Jun 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • magazine.nd.edu
‘Crimson Desert’ Studio Says Steam Charts Helped It Hit 6 Million Sales

Crimson Desert has just sold 6 million copies in the last three months, and Steam Charts is being cited as helping to market the game for free.

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Jun 11 • 11:18 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Science teachers learn about STEAM at Jump Simulation Trading & Education Center in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill.-Science educators from across Illinois got a firsthand look at innovative STEAM learning opportun...

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Jun 11 • 6:23 AM EDT • Science • wmbdradio.com
850 good news: Local high school student competes at international science fair

A Magnet Innovation Center STEAM High School student competed against top young scientists from around the world at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Jun 11 • 6:17 AM EDT • Science • wjhg.com
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Big Boy visit brings big business to North East

The Union Pacific’s Big Boy — the world’s largest steam locomotive — brought a significant economic boost along with large crowds to North East on Tuesday. Visitors not only gathered al…

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Jun 10 • 6:18 PM EDT • Business • yourerie.com
Science educators explore STEAM lessons during immersive visit to OSF Jump Simulation & Education Center

Key Takeaways:Science educators from across Illinois explored hands-on STEAM activities at OSF Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, gaining classroom-ready ideas and resources.OSF HealthCare highlighted free educational tools and activities that inspire student interest in health care and STEAM careers.Educators discovered new engagement ...

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Jun 10 • 6:02 PM EDT • Science • newsroom.osfhealthcare.org
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Video: Kingdom Hearts 3 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Steam Deck graphics comparison

Watch a brand new Kingdom Hearts 3 graphics comparison video for the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam Deck versions.

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Jun 10 • 2:48 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers

Move also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.

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Jun 10 • 12:39 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers

Valve says “scammers have adapted.”

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Jun 10 • 10:10 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Valve Is Killing Physical Steam Gift Cards In A Bid To Combat 'Scammers'

According to Valve, Steam gift card scams have become such an issue for the platform that its made the 'difficult' decision to discontinue their physical sales altogether

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Jun 10 • 9:45 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Physical Steam gift cards are being ended by Valve because scammers keep using them to trick people

Valve is making a major change to Steam gift cards by completely getting rid of the physical option.

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Jun 10 • 9:32 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done.

Valve's Steam Gift Cards have been a staple in major retailers throughout the world for quite some time. But today, the firm confirmed they're being phased out.

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Jun 10 • 5:25 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Kingdom Hearts IV confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Kingdom Hearts IV will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store when it launches, Square Enix announced.

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Jun 9 • 10:56 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
North East officials, businesses prepare for big crowds at Big Boy train visit

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive is making its only stop in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, drawing thousands of spectators to North East. Local first responders have prepared for the antic…

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Jun 8 • 5:55 PM EDT • Business • yourerie.com
Best Knicks team ever? 'They got a lot of work to do'
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Jun 8 • 12:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Valheim launches September 9

Viking survival game Valheim will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 9, Coffee Stain Publishing and …

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Jun 7 • 4:35 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Clockwork Revolution launches in 2027

First-person RPG Clockwork Revolution will launch for for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer inXile Entertainment announced. It will…

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Jun 7 • 2:03 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects

On behalf of the team at inXile entertainment, I’m thrilled to share more of Clockwork Revolution — our time-bending first-person action RPG set in the steampunk city of Avalon, with a cast of unforgettable characters, and a world that reacts deeply to every choice you make. We’re hard at work on the game and can’t wait for you to play it next year.

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Jun 7 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Persona 6 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

ATLUS has announced Persona 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). A release date was not announced.

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Jun 7 • 1:57 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, later in 2026 for Switch

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on October 15, followed by Switch later in 2026, publisher Konami and developers …

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Jun 7 • 1:53 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

After an initial tease in December 2023, SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in 2027.

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Jun 7 • 1:37 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA have announced action RPG sequel Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in…

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Jun 7 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
METRO 2039 launches in February 2027

METRO 2039 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in February 2027, publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games announced.

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Jun 7 • 1:25 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Persona 4 Revival launches February 18, 2027

Persona 4 Revival will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on February 18, 2027, ATLUS announced. Pre-orders will be available today. It will also be availab…

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Jun 7 • 1:17 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches August 27

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on August 27, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Asobo Studio announced. It…

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Jun 7 • 1:15 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Fable launches February 23, 2027

Fable will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on February XXX, 2027, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games announced. The PlayStation 5…

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Jun 7 • 1:11 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher and developer Saber Interactive, and developer IO Interactive have announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2027.

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Jun 5 • 9:00 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announced for PC

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Playtonic Games have announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced. A series of multiplayer-focused beta tests are pla…

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Jun 5 • 7:56 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Final Fantasy VII Revelation announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, …

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Jun 5 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
The Wolf Among Us Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Telltale Games and co-publisher PM Studios have announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games St…

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Jun 5 • 6:40 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027, developer Telltale Games and co-publish…

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Jun 5 • 6:39 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Palworld launches July 10

Open-world survival crafting game Palworld will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on July 10, developer Pocketpair announc…

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Jun 5 • 6:37 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Steam Machine summer launch confirmed in hopeful update, but still no price

The Steam Machine and Steam Frame have been hit by rising component costs even before launch, but Steam still seems...

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Jun 5 • 5:43 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches January 15, 2027

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 15, 2027, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced. It will also …

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Jun 5 • 5:22 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Alien: Isolation 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher SEGA and developer Creative Assembly have officially announced horror first-person shooter sequel Alien: Isolation 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). A release da…

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Jun 5 • 5:12 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Here’s an early look at the Steam Frame Welcome Tour after Valve officially announces summer release window

Valve's Steam Frame is arriving this summer alongside the Steam Machine. Users have managed to get an early glimpse of its setup procedure.

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Jun 5 • 10:27 AM EDT • Technology • pcguide.com
Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer

Steam hardware summer.

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Jun 4 • 6:48 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Ship This Summer

The company also confirmed that its standalone VR headset will arrive in that same timeframe

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Jun 4 • 6:17 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Suncoast Science Center offers hands-on STEAM summer camps

The Suncoast Science Center is hosting STEAM camp from June 1 to July 31

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Jun 4 • 3:56 PM EDT • Science • mysuncoast.com
May's top PlayStation games by copies sold

Yesterday’s State of Play gave us an idea of where PlayStation’s heading next. But we’ve had our May estimates for a couple of days now (we always update our data daily for clients), so it’s time to look at what performed best on PlayStation last month. We’ve got a new IP at the top, two evergreens doing their evergreen thing, FC26 smashing it ahead of the World Cup Plus pivot, and a quiet but promising result for Lego Batman. Let’s have a look at the state of Play…Station’s top games for May. 007 takes #001 007 First Light sold 1M copies on PS5 in May, easily making it the month’s top PS5 game by copies sold. Over 80% of those May copies were digital, which is broadly in line with where PlayStation’s digital share has settled for new releases this year. To date, 007 First Light has sold through 2.2M copies across platforms (so no unsold retail copies in that figure). The platform split is 55.1% PS5, 33.1% Steam, and 11.8% Xbox (console, Windows, and cloud combined). In gross revenue terms, 007 First Light has generated $150M. Owing to regional pricing and audience composition differences, the consoles make up a higher share of revenue than they do copies. Of the $150M, 60.5% came via PlayStation, 27.6% via Steam, and 12.9% via Xbox. Part of this is because over two-thirds of 007 First Light‘s PlayStation audience is in North America (43.4%) or Western Europe (23.2%), where local currency means the game generates more revenue per player. On Steam, under half of First Light‘s audience is from those same regions (31.8% North America, 15.1% Western Europe). As we covered in last week’s 007 Steam piece, the Steam version is pulling in higher-than-expected numbers in China, which now accounts for 17.3% of First Light‘s Steam audience. 007 is the equivalent of $44 USD in China, which is roughly 37% cheaper than the US price and about 44% cheaper than Western Europe. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The crossover data backs up what we’ve seen all year about launch-window cohorts. 11% of PS5 players who played 007 First Light in May also played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which launched just a few days before. Last month was a great month for Denmark! IO Interactive is Copenhagen-based, and Lego Group is headquartered in Billund (TT Games is UK-based but produces work under Lego Group licence and direction). Speaking of which… A very blocky #2 and #3 Minecraft sold another 788K copies on PlayStation consoles last month. Business as usual, since Minecraft hasn’t sold fewer than 760K copies in a single month all year. With over 350M copies sold across all platforms, Minecraft is the best-selling game in history and one of the strongest brands in the world. Every month, a new cohort of children reaches Minecraft age, which guarantees a constant volume of new sales regardless of what the broader market is up to. The demographic refresh rate is truly impressive, with the audience renewing itself faster than it’s churning. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight shifted 757K copies on PS5 last month, bringing its lifetime total on the platform to over 800K. Across all platforms, Legacy of the Dark Knight has now passed 1.5M sold through, so PlayStation accounts for over half of the game’s players. The May crossover data for Legacy of the Dark Knight on PS5 is also useful. 27% of those players also played Fortnite, 16% Roblox, 16% FC 26, and 14% NBA 2K. That’s the household-and-family cohort showing up, plus the launch-window cohort of core gamers who buy practically everything. FC 26 gets players through the door ahead of the World Cup FC 26 sold 411K copies on PlayStation last month (90% via PS5), the fewest copies FC 26 has sold all year and down heavily from April’s 700K. Part of this dropoff is because FC 26 has been available as a PlayStation Plus monthly game since 6 May, cannibalising premium sales. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The strategic logic is straightforward for EA, which is sacrificing premium unit sales in May to build up the player base ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June. Obviously, a bigger player pool going into the tournament means a bigger pool of potential Ultimate Team spenders during the period when football attention is at its peak. The early returns are around what you’d expect, with 4.4M new players accessing FC 26 via PS Plus last month – a substantial new spender pool. Anecdotally, a few of my mates who were ‘’skipping FIFA and Ultimate Team this year’’, were drawn back in via PS Plus. Lo and behold, one of them is buying packs like it’s going out of fashion. Whether this is all a smart trade for EA depends entirely on the Ultimate Team conversion rate over the next six weeks. Either way, the short-term engagement impact on the game as a whole is evident. FC 26‘s MAUs hit a record 24M on PlayStation in May, up 30% from the previous record set in April. GTA V does what GTA V always does Rounding out the top five is another evergreen title. Grand Theft Auto V shifted another 387K copies on PlayStation last month. No matter what else is happening in the industry, GTA V keeps pulling players in. It’s sold another 1.8M copies on PS5 in the first half of this year alone, helping the franchise pass the 230M-sold milestone across all platforms. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe I have a theory that Minecraft and GTA V are doing the same thing at different demographic levels. Both are functioning as generational gateway games that the audience ages into faster than it ages out of. Minecraft captures kids around age 6-10, GTA V captures much of the same audience around age 12-15 (unofficially, of course). The crossover data suggests this: 40% of GTA V‘s monthly PlayStation players typically play Fortnite in any given month, while 30% play Roblox. Household accounts aside, that’s not the original GTA V audience from 2013. Of course, the under-12 audience would love to get their hands on GTA, too. It’s always been the way of things, and some parents are happy to oblige. Mine did too back in the day, and I turned out just fine. Right? Right!? Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]

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Inspiring future innovators: 400+ middle, high school students explore career paths at App State STEAM Expo

Over 400 middle and high school students took part in App State’s STEAM Expo this spring, exploring science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on learning and interactive engagement with App State faculty and students. The annual event helps students connect classroom concepts to future academic and career possibilities.

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Gabe Newell Says Players Have 'Enormous Choice' When Pressed on Steam Monopoly Accusations, Report Says

Valve founder and president Gabe Newell denied claims that Steam is running a monopoly, saying that players have "enormous choice" in the PC gaming space, according to a new report.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25, demo now available

Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25, Capcom announced. Both pre-orders and a free demo are available now.

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed to February 10, 2027

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the 1996-released Tomb Raider, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on February 10, 2027, a delay from its previously planned 20…

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Valve Reportedly Threatened to Delist Rainbow Six Siege on Steam After Ubisoft Offered Cheaper Alternative

Valve has allegedly gone to great lengths to maintain Steam's position as a marketplace titan on PC, including one example that reportedly saw it threaten to retaliate against Ubisoft by delisting Rainbow Six Siege.

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"What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" Gabe Newell reportedly once shouted at one of Valve's Lionel Hutzes during Steam porn debate

Gabe Newell reportedly once rebuked a valve lawyer during a debate about Steam content moderation.

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Valve antitrust lawsuit reportedly reveals lengths Steam owner is willing to go to prevent cheaper prices elsewhere

Newly uncovered evidence in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit has claimed Valve works aggressively behind the scenes to maintain its position.

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Gravity Circuit 2 announced for PS5, Switch, and PC

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Domesticated Ant Games have announced side-scrolling action platformer sequel Gravity Circuit 2. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam an…

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'We're Continuing Our Journey on Xbox, Switch, and Steam': Sony Wages War on 1,000+ Crappy PS5 Games

Webnetic getting the boot

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Ragnarok Console Project announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publishers Gravity and Daweon Game Media Lab, and developer Waycoder have announced Ragnarok Console Project for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). It will launch in the first ha…

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007 First Light is already discounted for the PS5 and Steam

A nice launch week deal.

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Steam Machine launch appears near as Valve adds Welcome Tour to Steam backend

Valve recently added the Steam Machine's Welcome Tour to Steam's backend through a recent update, which suggests the company is finally geting ready to launch the device.

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