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The author prefers Valve's Steam Machine over their PS5 and Xbox Series X due to Steam library compatibility and cloud saves, despite acknowledging its drawbacks. They would purchase the $1,049 Steam Machine for its integration with Steam's ecosystem.

Michele Ragon's 11-year-old son used AI Copilot to create a video game inspired by a school-read book, demonstrating AI's role in enhancing creativity. The project took less than 8 hours over four days, with the AI providing patient, iterative guidance.

A user reported falling for a Steam scam where a person claimed to have accidentally reported their account for fraud, tricking them into logging out and sending a confirmation code. The scammer then attempted to solicit a $50 gift card purchase to 'prove' the account's innocence, but the user refused and contacted Steam support.

A user who fell victim to a Steam account scam a month ago is concerned about the scammer's access to their personal information, including their address, name, and transaction history. They have changed their email and added Steam Mobile Guard authentication but are seeking advice on preventing future account compromises.

EscapeFromRuins.eu is a scam that uses Discord messages to lure users to a fake game website. The site tricks users into downloading malware that steals Discord and Google login credentials. The legitimate Steam game developer has denied association with the scam.

SteamOS Linux 3.8 has been released as a stable version. The release is available on Steam's official store page.

VRChat confirmed a data security incident where 2.4 million users' information, including usernames, email addresses, login histories, and subscription status, was accessed due to a cloud breach between May 10-12. The company stated no passwords, payment details, or government IDs were compromised and has implemented additional security measures.

In January 2026, Chinese studio Jade Flame released a first-person interactive game titled 'Blood Money: Lethal Eden' on Steam, simulating the experience of a trafficking victim in a Southeast Asian scam compound. The game, priced at US$8.99, received a 93% positive rating by May 2026.

IO Interactive's 007 First Light is available with discounts on PS5 and Steam, including deals at Costco and Fanatical. The game features stealth gameplay and hand-to-hand combat, drawing comparisons to Hitman and Uncharted.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on macOS via Steam, with existing Windows owners receiving the Mac version automatically. A future release on the Mac App Store is also planned.

Valve has removed a free horror game from Steam after users discovered it contained malware designed to steal player data. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns on the platform regarding malicious content slipping through review processes.

LG has announced the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate, the UltraGear 25G590B, which will be launched in select markets in the second half of the year. This monitor can update with a new frame every single millisecond and hits the 1080p threshold. The UltraGear 25G590B represents a decent step up from other gaming monitors that have to shift down to a relatively blurry 720p resolution to run at a full 1000 Hz.

Subnautica 2 has sold over 1 million copies and has more than 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the fourth-most played game on the platform. The game's success comes shortly after its launch, with other popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 having more concurrent players. Subnautica 2 is available on multiple platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox.

MercurySteam, the developer of Metroid Dread, has announced layoffs. The Spanish studio's newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week. This news may impact the gaming industry and MercurySteam's future projects.

Microsoft's Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked on game piracy sites due to a mistake in uploading the game's files to Steam. The game's files were uploaded in unencrypted form, allowing for easy downloads of pirated versions. The leak occurred over a week before the game's official launch.

Forza Horizon 6 game files were leaked a week before its launch due to unencrypted files being downloaded from Steam and shared by pirates. The leak occurred ahead of the game's scheduled release. This incident may impact the game's sales and revenue.

Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked and cracked a week before its release on May 19th, with download links appearing on file sharing sites after Steam users accessed an unencrypted preload version. The game's files, totaling over 150GB, were posted online before being removed by Reddit's legal team. The leak has already led to cracks being made available to bypass online checks.

Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Hideaki Nishino expects an increase in game releases due to AI development tools, which will lower barriers to creation and enable more creators to enter the market. This is a result of easy-to-use game engines and digital distribution. Sony's first-party game development efforts are already using AI tools to automate repetitive workflows.

Valve has released design files for its Steam Controller, allowing users to create and modify their own accessories. The Steam Controller is currently out of stock. This move enables users to customize their gamepad experience.

Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store, following their release on Steam and the macOS App Store. The remakes were previously available on these platforms. This expansion will introduce the games to new audiences.

Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding a playtest on May 22, and the spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam. The event allows players to experience the game before its release. The playtest is available on multiple platforms.

Subnautica 2, Steam's most-wishlisted title, is set to launch in early access on May 14 after a legal dispute between developer Unknown Worlds and owner Krafton. The game's release was delayed from 2025 to 2026, following internal leadership changes at Unknown Worlds and publicized feedback from playtests.

Valve announced the Steam Controller, priced at $99, which will be available starting May 4. The controller is a new peripheral for Steam users.

A user from a country where USD/EUR transactions are restricted asks if Steam keys can be purchased using cryptocurrency, specifically mentioning Binance as their crypto acquisition method.

Leaked 'SteamGPT' files in a Steam client update suggest Valve may be exploring AI integration for internal incident evaluation and account monitoring. The files reference AI concepts like multi-category inference and fine-tuning, hinting at potential generative AI applications within Steam's operations.

Valve is developing a 'framerate estimator' tool for Steam, which will use anonymized user data to provide estimated frame rates for games based on hardware configurations. The feature was hinted at in a recent Steam client update and will allow users to compare performance metrics across different systems.

Valve is launching a native Steam Link app for Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset, enabling users to stream traditional 2D games from their Steam library via nearby Mac or PC devices. The app does not support VR games, though future VR game compatibility may be explored.