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Subscription gaming is inching toward a world where players own nothing at all

Anti-piracy DRM solutions like Denuvo don't do a great job at stopping illegal sharing, and the gaming industry is surely looking at alternatives. Rather than technological, I think the answer is contractual. I break down the history of game piracy and where I think it's headed next.

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Here are some way-too-early Windows 12 predictions based on how Microsoft is changing Windows 11

We might not see Windows 12 for a good while yet, but in the wake of Microsoft Build 2026, now seems like an ideal time to start speculating on Microsoft’s next OS.

Tom’s Guide

'Slay the Spire 2' Major Update Introduces Steam Workshop Support, Gameplay Fixes

"Slay the Spire 2" Major Update #2 adds Steam Workshop support, rebalances bosses, fixes RNG bugs, and introduces key gameplay changes.

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Steam Controller Restock Delayed Until Late 2026, 2027—Here's How to Check Your Order Status

Valve has announced that Steam Controller's restock will be delayed to late 2026 or possibly to 2027.

Player One

Epic says the 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher offers 5-6.5x improved performance, and the Epic Games Store is getting a big redesign

Slides out of Unreal Fest promise "5x faster cold start (average)" and "6.5x faster systray restore to library (average)" as Epic works on making its store suck less.

PC Gamer

As PUBG creator's survival game gets its last update amid studio restructuring, PlayerUnknown says "I truly regret we couldn't finish the journey we began together"

Prologue: Go Wayback has now left early access on Steam, and is free for everyone

GamesRadar

This 1986 Japanese adventure game showing up on Steam in 2026 guarantees it makes my GOTY list—you've really got to play it

Relics doesn't belong in a museum: it belongs on your PC.

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Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more

Epic Games has just shown off a new year-long roadmap for its launcher, promising to bring community-requested features and a faster overall platform in the next 12 months.

Tom’s Hardware

Slay the Spire 2 update fixes RNG after one player's "eight-hour descent into madness" proved "we did, in fact, have some unusual RNG problems"

Slay the RNG

GamesRadar

"Achievements and trophies" come to Winhanced with an update that shapes the handheld launcher into a real gaming hub

Winhanced's latest update introduces achievement and trophy support, expanded game streaming options, button remapping, visual improvements, and performance enhancements as the launcher continues its journey toward becoming a complete gaming hub.

Windows Central

‘They kill games, we fight back’: the activists campaigning to keep video games playable

When a company decided to shut down an online game’s servers, there wasn’t much the players who had bought that title could do – until a group called Stop Killing Games began lobbying for new consumer protection laws

The Guardian - UK

Top Platforms for Forza Horizon 6 PC Key in 2026: Where to Get the Best Deal

Forza Horizon 6 has now finally made its way to PC, and you're likely thinking whether or not the wait was worth it

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Steam Next Fest's top played games include only 1 of over 500 demos with an AI disclosure

Anime, friendslop and relaxed offroading are the highlights, but seriously Valve: give us an AI filter.

PC Gamer

My favorite Steam Next Fest demo is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but make it a tanuki courier sim

Tanuki: Pon's Summer is my game of the summer

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"We want to manage expectations": Valve's Steam Controller reservations extend into 2027 as it tries "to get as many out" as possible amid restock hopes

The new Steam Controller from Valve won't ship until 2027 if you haven't already reserved an order for one, though those who have may get it later in 2026.

PC Gamer

Instead of wishlisting its game, the developer of my favorite Next Fest demo wants you to play anyone else's: 'There are some genuinely great creators in this fest who deserve the attention'

It's an unconventional marketing strategy, but I'll allow it.

GamesRadar

Persona 6 appears on Steam, Atlus and Sega accidentally say something interesting for once in wishlist announcement

More classic Persona mechanics look to be back

GamesRadar

The new RPG for Sword Art Online feels shockingly close to the legendary anime, and the demo is topping Steam Next Fest charts

Echoes of Aincrad looks deeply SAO-coded, for better and worse

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The Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may happen at the same time, but it won't be on Valve's box

Both the Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders could land on the same day, but you should note that you won't be playing the long-awaited sequel on Valve's box.

PC Gamer

Valve's latest SteamOS is out with 'initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware'

And the OLED charging LED works like it should now.

PC Gamer

Valve upgrades AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, finally allowing the credit it deserves

But still only in 23rd place, natch.

Windows Central

PSA: Steam's most popular PC background app was reportedly infected with malware via Wallpaper Engine's workshop

One of Steam Workshop's most downloaded apps, the Wallpaper Engine, has been reported as being weaponized by hackers and infecting its wallpapers with malware that can be used to hijack unsuspecting Steam users' accounts and steal their private info.

Tom’s Hardware

Kaspersky finds malware hidden in Steam Wallpaper Engine that hijacks accounts to spread itself — dozens of malicious packages downloaded tens of thousands of times

Attackers have spent the past several months smuggling malware into Steam through animated desktop wallpapers.

Player One

'Destiny 2' Future in Doubt as 'Monument of Triumph' Success Fails to Stop Bungie Layoff Reports

"Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph" boosts players, but Bungie layoffs and end-of-service plans continue despite record Steam activity and fan backlash.

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has great news for completionists: "no achievement can be missed," and none are tied to a difficulty setting, either

And none of them require an internet connection

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