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PC rental company accused of "scamming" customers settles class-action lawsuit for $3.4m

NZXT has settled a class-action lawsuit for $3.45 million, impacting over 19,000 customers of its Flex PC rental program. The settlement includes debt forgiveness and allows some customers to retain …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 1 week ago
Why $700 could be a "death sentence" for the Steam Machine

Valve's announcement regarding the rising costs of critical components for the Steam Machine could significantly impact its pricing strategy. Analysts suggest that a $700 price tag might deter consumers, raising …

News Ars Technica · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays are the latest product of the RAM crisis

Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays highlight the ongoing RAM crisis affecting the gaming industry. With rising memory prices driven by AI demand, developers face uncertainty in hardware availability …

News Ars Technica · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Riot Games is making an anti-cheat change that could be rough on older PCs

Riot Games is implementing a new BIOS update requirement for certain players due to a UEFI bug affecting memory protections. This change could impact older PCs, particularly those used by …

News Ars Technica · 9 months ago
Sales of Asus' Xbox ROG Ally X "exceed expectations"

Asus' Xbox ROG Ally X has achieved impressive sales figures, surpassing initial expectations. This success highlights the growing demand for high-performance gaming devices. Developers should take note of this trend …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months ago
I’ve already been using a “Steam Machine” for months, and I think it’s great

Valve's Steam Machine aims to provide a powerful gaming experience in a compact form, fitting seamlessly into entertainment centers. With the ability to install SteamOS on generic PCs, it offers …

News Ars Technica · 10 months ago
Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.

Analysts predict Valve's new Steam Machine will cost between $800 and $1,100, with specs rivaling the PS5. This pricing strategy may appeal to developers seeking a powerful gaming platform without …

News Ars Technica · 10 months, 1 week ago
Valve says it’s still waiting for better chips to power Steam Deck 2

Valve is holding off on the Steam Deck 2 until more advanced chips are available. The company aims for a significant performance upgrade rather than minor improvements. This decision reflects …

News Ars Technica · 10 months, 1 week ago
Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device

Valve is making a significant push into hardware with the launch of the Steam Machine, a new Steam Controller, and an advanced VR headset. This move could reshape the gaming …

News Game Developer · 10 months, 1 week ago
Valve announces 3 new Steam hardware devices: Steam Machine, VR headset Steam Frame, and a new Steam controller

Valve has unveiled three new hardware devices aimed at enhancing the gaming experience: the Steam Frame VR headset, a new Steam controller, and a next-gen Steam Machine. These innovations promise …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months, 1 week ago
Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame

Valve is set to re-enter the VR hardware market with the Steam Frame, launching in early 2026. This standalone device will run VR and traditional Steam games locally or via …

News Ars Technica · 10 months, 1 week ago
Steam Deck minus the screen: Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware

Valve has announced the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, set to launch in early 2026. These new devices are optimized for gaming on Steam, featuring a six-core AMD Zen 4 …

News Ars Technica · 10 months, 1 week ago