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If the Next Xbox Runs Steam, I’m Buying It on Day One
In a video recently published to YouTube, Xbox President Sarah Bond made a big deal of announcing Xbox’s partnership with AMD on whatever its next-gen console ends up being. But it’s one small detail nestled into the back half of the video that grabbed my attention. Forget “immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI.” Did she…
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How to Control the Steam Deck or SteamOS from a Mac, Windows, or Linux PC
Summary Control your Steam Deck using a real mouse and keyboard connected to your primary computer seamlessly over a local network connection using a virtual KVM. Free app Input Leap lets you move between your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop and SteamOS without having to rely on trackpads or on-screen keyboards. This guide covers the Steam Deck and any other…
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12 Free Steam Demos That Are Actually Worth Playing
If you’re a variety gamer like me, you’re always on the lookout for new titles to try. But it’s tough to get a true feel for a game without playing it first, and with video game prices climbing across the board, picking the wrong one can be a costly mistake. That’s where demos come in. They give you a free…
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Why I Would Choose a Steam Deck Over a Nintendo Switch 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. After spending about a week with the Nintendo Switch 2, I have to admit that it’s a good console. It’s priced fairly for its sleek form factor and the performance it offers, and it sets Nintendo up to stay relevant while gaming graphics only continue to get more complex. And…
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Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon
Steam will soon fully support Macs equipped with Apple’s in-house chips. In the latest Steam client beta spotted by 9to5Mac, Valve says the “Steam Client and Steam Helper apps now run natively on Apple Silicon.” That means Steam will no longer need to use Rosetta 2 to run on Macs with M-series chips. Rosetta 2 is the emulator that allows…
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Borderlands 2 Is Completely Free on Steam, But There’s a Catch!
This evening, I was browsing the internet for some good deals, and well well, Borderlands 2 is now completely free on Steam. Yes, you can grab the game only until Sunday, June 8, at 10:00 AM PT. This limited-time offer lets you claim the base game forever, no strings attached. With Borderlands 4 confirmed to launch this September, there’s no…
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The Steam Deck Is Bulky & Battery-Hungry. Here’s How I Optimize It for Trips
One of the big selling points of the Steam Deck is the ability to play your games anywhere. While it is easy to pick and go with it, there are a few things you should do and bring along with you if you want to maximize the value of your Steam Deck while traveling and keep it safe. 1 Bring…
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Steam Will Now Show You Best-Sellers Going Back 21 Years
Summary Steam introduced a revamped bestsellers list showcasing the top 50 revenue-generating games released each month. Missing 13 months, but the system goes back to 2004 coinciding with Half-Life 2 release. Charts offer tiers for the top 50 games, filtering options, and it’s sorted based on revenue generated in first two weeks. Steam has been around for over 21 years,…
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Steam Data Breach Scare: Over 89 Million Accounts Potentially Exposed
When it comes to gaming, Steam is considered the holy grail and is incredibly popular. The platform has existed for ages and is not just known for gaming, but it’s pretty tight security standards, giving users a deep control over their accounts. Well, Steam’s incredible security streak just ended as someone has reported a massive data breach that may have…
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Twilio denies breach following leak of alleged Steam 2FA codes
Twilio has denied in a statement for BleepingComputer that it was breached after a threat actor claimed to be holding over 89 million Steam user records with one-time access codes. The threat actor, using the alias Machine1337 (also known as EnergyWeaponsUser), advertised a trove of data allegedly pulled from Steam, offering to sell it for $5,000. When examining the leaked files, which…
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