The Epic Games Store has finally launched its long-awaited game gifting feature. Users can now send digital games to friends with automatic refunds if the recipient already owns the title. The move comes as Epic continues challenging Steam and Apple’s store dominance.
ASUS and Microsoft’s premium handheld gaming PC is flying off shelves faster than expected. The $999 ROG Xbox Ally X is in short supply due to underestimated demand. This scarcity actually validates the high-end handheld concept and promises better ecosystem support.
Xbox is hosting another Partner Preview event on November 20 at 1PM ET. The 25-30 minute stream will showcase third-party titles including IO Interactive’s James Bond game and Tides of Annihilation. All eyes are on promised Game Pass announcements after recent price hikes.
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine won’t be priced to compete with current consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. The company confirmed it will be priced like a PC since it can’t subsidize hardware with game sales. With a 2026 launch, pricing could start around $700 and potentially reach $1,000.
Valve is taking another shot at the living room with a new Steam Machine that the company claims beats what most gamers currently own. The compact PC promises to run most Steam games well while targeting an entry-level price point.
Sony is cracking down on efforts to revive its failed live-service shooter Concord. The company has issued DMCA notices against videos of Concord Delta, a fan-made project that brought the game back to life on custom servers. Developers have paused the project over fears of legal action.
The Horizon franchise has reportedly sold over 40 million units according to Korean news sources. This represents significant growth from the 38 million units Sony disclosed in legal documents just months ago.
The PS5 has shipped 84 million units versus Xbox’s estimated 30 million, but ray tracing support only exists in about 6% of games. Sony’s ecosystem strategy is working, but the PS6 faces new challenges from rising development costs and platform convergence.
Valve is making another major push into living room gaming with a trio of new hardware announcements. The company revealed a revamped Steam Machine, new Steam controller, and Steam Frame VR headset this week. This puts them in direct competition with Xbox and PlayStation at a time when console bound
Valve is making a major ecosystem play by bringing Android games to Steam. The move leverages the new Steam Frame headset’s Arm architecture to create a more unified gaming platform. This could significantly expand Steam’s library while lowering barriers for developers.
