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Steam Family Sharing is changing — here's how it'll benefit or hurt you
By Claire Tabari published
Steam just revealed a massive overhaul coming to its Family Sharing system out of the blue. But is it good or bad for you?

7 best Steam Next Fest demos you don't want to miss
By Stevie Bonifield published
Download the 7 best Steam Next Fest demos while you still can! Here's a sneak peek at our top picks.

How to play PCVR and Steam games on Meta Quest headsets
By Rael Hornby published
The Oculus/Meta Quest headset is a solid stand-alone VR experience, but did you know it can also play PCVR games from Steam too? Check out our guide on how to do it!

My 7 favorite Steam Winter Sale game deals — Grab them before Jan 4!
By Sarah Chaney published
Steam's Winter Sale lasts from now through January 4 at 10AM (PST), and there are some fantastic deals on popular games. Here are 7 of my personal favorites.

Steam Year in Review: How did you stack up against the competition?
By Sarah Chaney published
Valve brought back its Steam Year in Review for 2023. You can see which game you played the most, how many achievements you earned, and how you compare to other users.

Link up! Meta Quest headsets just got a massive upgrade for PCVR gaming
By Rael Hornby last updated
PCVR gaming on Meta Quest headsets has never been as straightforward as it could be, until now. Valve's latest release to the Oculus/Meta store could change everything.

Asus ROG Ally Z1 vs Z1 Extreme — don’t waste your money
By Claire Tabari last updated
The fundamental differences between these two processors are the only things that should inform your purchase. So is it worth the $100 extra for the Z1 Extreme, or is the base model enough?

Valve's Steam Deck handheld console with docking station is nearly $150 off
By Hilda Scott last updated
The Steam Deck handheld gaming console hits lowest price ever
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