The decades-long debate between PC and consoles has stratified gaming into a kind of caste system. If you want ...

When you think of gaming PCs, you almost inevitably think of Windows-based hardware. However, Valve is hoping to change that mindset with the unveiling of the Steam Machine. It might even change your ...

Nearly a decade ago, Ars testing found that Valve’s “Steam Machines”-era version of SteamOS performed significantly worse than Windows when SteamOS’s Linux game ports were tested on the same hardware ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A PC game released in 2025 — back on October 24 — is 100% free on Steam for a limited time. More ...

Finding the best Dune Awakening settings for PC and Steam Deck is made much easier thanks to the inclusion of a benchmark tool, but you can't rely on this alone to tell you how the game will perform.

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore ...

Today, developer publisher DEQU Games announced that their coming real-time strategy slash 4X hybrid ‘Order of Kings’ will see a beta test go live on 5 February across Android and PC devices, lasting ...

This week I've been: Defending Hades 2's honour in the Game of the Year awards, failing. Last week I was: Appreciating player housing in MMORPGs. So—the Steam replay for 2025 debuted recently, giving ...

TL;DR: Steam Replay 2025 offers a personalized summary of your PC gaming habits, highlighting playtime, achievements, and game age trends. It reveals that most gamers focus on a few titles, with 40% ...