NY AG Valve’s loot boxes can get kids hooked on gambling according to a massive new lawsuit filed in Manhattan. State Attorney General Letitia James is taking aim at the Steam operator, alleging that games like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 utilize predatory, slot-machine-style mechanics to lure minors into a multi-billion dollar unregulated betting ecosystem.
Valve is facing a $900 million Steam monopoly lawsuit in the UK, backed by Milberg London LLP, over claims of unfair competition practices and excessive commission charges. Here is why the gaming community is not exactly rushing to side with the claimants.
A senior Baldur’s Gate 3 executive has explained why building a powerful Steam Machine makes little sense in the current PC gaming market. The comments focus on user behavior, existing hardware options, and why dedicated high end living room PCs struggle to justify their place.
Valve has revealed a new Steam Machine designed for living room play, with SteamOS software, two storage configurations, and a hardware platform based on AMD Zen 4 CPU and AMD RDNA 3 graphics. The company states the system targets 4K gaming at 60fps using AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, with a planned release in 2026.
Valve may soon release its highly regarded Linux-based operating system, SteamOS, for third-party hardware, potentially revolutionizing the handheld gaming PC...







