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A laptop running Linux with a controller sitting on it.

I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back

Windows is the go-to platform for gaming, but support for everyone's favorite penguin has been growing. Is now finally the time for Linux gaming to shine?
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

PC gamers are finally starting to upgrade to Windows 11

The latest Steam hardware survey reveals that gamers are starting to adopt Windows 11, despite some apprehension around the new OS at launch.
Travis Touchdown slashing an alien with his beam katana in No More Heroes 3.

No More Heroes 3 is no longer a Nintendo Switch exclusive

No More Heroes 3 is taking its crazy world beyond the Switch with more ports to other consoles.
Promotional art of Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga.

Elden Ring finally dethroned on Steam by Lego Star Wars

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has finally taken down FromSoftware's popular open-world title.
10th Gen Intel Core processor on a motherboard.

Six-core CPUs finally overtake quad-core processors on Steam

Six-core processors have overtaken quad-core chips as the most popular type of CPU for PC gamers, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey.
Man sitting with Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook.

Can your Chromebook run Steam? Here’s how to know

Steam on Chromebook will require more powerful hardware, and these are the requirements for gaming on Chrome OS.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook on a table next to a coffee cup.

Variable refresh rate, Steam support coming to Chromebooks

Upcoming Chromebooks might have powerful new gaming features that Google has been planning for some time.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

The 4 biggest problems with the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck has received lots of praise from reviewers on its launch day, but the system is not without its issues.
Aperture Desk Job robot giving thumbs up.

A new Portal spinoff game is coming to Steam Deck

Valve is releasing a new Portal spinoff title made to walk users through the basics of the Steam Deck.
Someone playing the Steam Deck.

What the Steam Deck does that your PC doesn’t

If you've got a gaming PC already, what can the Steam Deck do that it can't? Several things, actually.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

3 reasons why the Steam Deck is the ultimate gaming handheld

With Steam Decks finally shipping, you might be tempted to throw your name in the queue. Here's why you should sign up for what could be the ultimate handheld.
Meta Quest 2 makes virtual reality affordable

The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is dominating Steam

Valve has finally updated their Steam hardware survey, and it looks like great news for Meta.
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If you bought Hitman 3 on Steam, you can upgrade it for free

Steam owners of Hitman 3 are getting free edition upgrades after a lackluster launch.
A player using a Steam Deck on a couch.

Valve’s Steam Deck will finally launch in late February

After facing delays, the Steam Deck has finally received an official release date from Valve.
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Steam Deck rival Onexplayer Mini launches in January

Chinese company One-Netbook is positioning its latest handheld as a Steam Deck rival.
Destiny 2 Beyond Light

How to transfer your Destiny 2 account to Steam

Have you transfered your Destiny 2 account to Steam? You can no longer access Destiny 2 via Battle.net, so you’ll need to follow these steps to keep gaming.
Someone playing the Steam Deck.

Valve delays Steam Deck to next year, cites component shortages

Valve cited supply chain issues in announcing that its Steam Deck will be delayed.
A Steam Deck lying on a gridded table with its back panel removed.

Valve reveals Steam Deck internals, showing how hard it is to upgrade

Valve has released a teardown video showing the internal components of the Steam Deck for the first time. Here’s what you need to know about what’s inside.
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Elements embraces its Breath of the Wild inspiration

Elements is a bold indie game that draws inspiration from game greats like Zelda and The Elder Scrolls.
The cursed golfer, hitting his shot surrounded by citizens of purgatory

Cursed to Golf asks players to putt their way out of purgatory

The joy of golf risks becoming an eternity of torment in Cursed to Golf, a wildly fun pixel-art roguelike golf game.
The player character poses with a dog on the title screen.

To The Rescue! is a realistic look into animal shelter management

We went hands-on with To The Rescue! -- an upcoming management simulation -- to discover just how many dogs we could pet.
Hunters in front of a monster in Monster Hunter World.

The best games on Steam

Even with competitors like the Epic Games Store and UPlay, Steam is the largest marketplace for PC games. Here are the best Steam games you should have.
Games available on the Epic Games Store.

Every exclusive game available in the Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store has a long list of exclusives, and even more coming throughout 2021. Here are all of the current and upcoming titles available.
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Ditching your Switch for a Steam Deck? Here are 7 alternatives to Nintendo games

There are many alternatives to Nintendo Switch games available on the Steam Deck. Here are seven titles you need to know about.
Yareli Warframe riding a K-Drive

The best free games on Steam in 2021

Steam has become the defacto PC gaming client, regularly offering discounts and promotions. However, many of its best titles are of the free-to-play variety.
A player using a Steam Deck on a couch.

The Steam Deck may not run your whole Steam library

An issue with SteamOS and the Proton compatibility layer may render some of your Steam library useless on the upcoming Steam Deck.
A rider rides a Tigrex in Monster Hunter Stories 2.

How to play multiplayer in Monster Hunter Stories 2

While Monster Hunter Stories 2 is primarily a solo endeavor, there is a bit of multiplayer gaming built-in. Here's how to unlock multiplayer and what to expect.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

How to pre-order the Steam Deck

Valve's new Steam Deck is arriving later this year, but you'll need pre-order the Steam Deck if you want to get your hands on one. Here's what you need to know
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

Steam Deck brings gaming’s ongoing accessibility issues into focus

The Steam Deck has accessibility experts concerned about how text and UI will look on a small screen.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

The true cost of the Steam Deck is higher than you think

Valve's Steam Deck has various price options for people to choose from, but there is a hidden cost in all of those choices.
A player using a Steam Deck on a couch.

Don’t like SteamOS? You can install Windows on your Steam Deck instead

While the Steam Deck comes preinstalled with the Linux-based Steam OS, it appears as though the platform can run Windows instead.
Someone playing the Steam Deck.

Steam’s Switch-like portable console launches this December

The Steam Deck is a portable console for Steam games and will be available this December.
Characters cheering in Chivalry 2.

10 essential tips and tricks for Chivalry 2

Chivalry 2 is a sword and shield game with a low-skill floor and a high-skill ceiling. Here are 10 tips and tricks for how to get better at Chivalry 2.
The airship in Final Fantasy VI's original remaster.

Final Fantasy 5 and 6 will be delisted to make way for the new Pixel Remaster

The Final Fantasy 5 and 6 remakes are being removed from Steam to get ready for the Pixel Remasters. But is it a good decision?