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With Grand Theft Auto VI on the horizon, console prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have increased significantly, making it more expensive for fans to upgrade and play the highly anticipated game.

Microsoft announced price increases for all Xbox models due to memory shortages, but current Prime Day deals offer discounts on the Xbox Series X and Series S before the hikes take effect.

Microsoft is increasing Xbox console prices by $100-$150 starting August 1st, citing a component crisis and memory/storage price increases of over 2.5x.

A personal essay recounts the author's nostalgic memories of playing EverQuest with his father, reflecting on their estranged relationship and the game's lasting impact.

Half-Life 2 has been ported to run directly in a web browser via WebAssembly, allowing play without installation.

Rockstar has announced that physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 will contain only a digital download code instead of a disc, reflecting the industry's move away from physical media.

Grand Theft Auto VI will launch at $80 without a physical disc, higher than typical AAA games, due to its scope and anticipated demand. The game releases on November 19 for consoles, with preloading on November 12.

A Verge article highlights discounted Switch 2 accessories during Amazon Prime Day, including controllers, chargers, and microSD cards from brands like Belkin, 8BitDo, and Samsung.

GloriousEggroll's GE-Proton custom build has been rebased on Proton 11, providing the latest Wine improvements and additional patches for better gaming performance on Linux.

A user argues that building a nice PC, especially in ITX form factor, is no longer affordable due to data center demand driving up RAM prices, responding to a suggestion that a Steam Machine at $1,349 competes with building a PC.

Amazon Prime Day features discounts on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox games and accessories, with physical copies and some digital deals available.

A developer shares his experience turning his desktop into a Steam Machine using a 50ft fiber optic HDMI cable and the Steam Controller 2, running Bazzite for a console-like PC gaming experience on a TV.

YacineMTB argues that paying a 10x premium for an open platform like the Steam Machine is worthwhile to avoid the restrictions of closed platforms.

A tiny, powerful PC designed for big-screen gaming.

Valve engineers describe the brutal reality of RAM negotiations in 2026, with take-it-or-leave-it pricing from suppliers, contributing to the high $1,049 starting price of the Steam Machine.

Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 upscaling to the Steam Machine, promising significant graphical improvements for the console.

Steam Machine is a gaming hardware product by Valve that allows users to play Steam games on their TV.

Bobby Prince, the composer for classic video games Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has passed away.

Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo, which will focus on developing AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high costs as a reason for the spinoff.

Valve's new Steam Controller has high demand leading to shipping delays, with new reservations indicating a 2027 delivery date.