Valve released a Steam Deck Client update for the Stable channel on June 24, 2026, improving Remote Play with a 100 Mbit/s bandwidth option and adaptive bitrate up to 250 Mbit/s, overhauling the contr…
Games created using generative artificial intelligence tools sell up to 53% worse on Steam compared to traditionally developed games, according to a new analysis. The findings highlight consumer resis…
Techdirt contributor Timothy Geigner published a June 23, 2026 opinion piece accusing Kotaku of dogmatic AI coverage, citing articles by Zack Zwiezen and Rebekah Valentine that pre-judge AI use in gam…
Kotaku's coverage of AI in gaming has become dogmatic and pre-judges all uses of the technology, according to a Techdirt analysis. The outlet's writers express negativity toward AI tools in game devel…
I Am Your Beast, a revenge thriller FPS with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews, is coming to PC VR via Early Access on SteamVR later in 2026. The VR adaptation, part of the Flat2VR Spark program…
The AI Warning for Steam browser plugin has been updated to add Steam search filtering, allowing users to blur or hide games that use generative AI. The plugin, previously a script, now provides an un…
A developer has compiled a list of the best free games released recently, featuring titles like 'Control, I'm Not Coming Back,' a philosophical space narrative, and 'Tellyport,' a first-person puzzler…
A new analysis of Steam games released between January and October 2025 found that approximately 21% of titles disclosed AI use, but the impact on sales remains unclear. The study uses review counts a…
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has publicly rejected generative AI in game development, with Head of Publishing John Buckley stating 'Gamers don't want it.' The studio faces legal action from …
Palworld publishing lead John 'Bucky' Buckley stated that the developers avoid using generative AI because gamers do not want it, calling the matter a closed conversation. In an interview with GamesRa…
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered malware hidden in Wallpaper Engine workshop uploads on Steam that can steal Steam login credentials. The campaign, active since late 2025, primarily targets ga…
Steam Next Fest's top-played demos include only one game with an AI disclosure out of over 500, raising questions about developer transparency and compliance with Steam's AI policies.…
Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, announced it will not publish any games that use generative AI, citing player backlash and a preference for human-made content. Communications director John Buc…
Rockstar Games is offering free upgrades to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto V for players who own the PS4 or Xbox One editions, ahead of a new heist coming to GTA On…
Nvidia and Krafton launched PUBG Ally Duo Mode, a two-week beta on Steam that pairs players with an AI teammate powered by Nvidia ACE technology. The AI adapts its playstyle based on voice or text com…
Nearly 20% of games in Steam's June 2026 Next Fest carry generative AI disclosures, according to SteamDB data. Of roughly 8,700 participating titles, 1,715 (19.71%) reported AI use during development.…
NVIDIA released RTX Remix 1.5, reducing the install size of Half-Life 2 RTX from 80 GB to 50 GB through RTX IO compression. The update also adds smooth normals, improved light controls, and AI agent s…
Arrowhead Game Studios released a massive 6.3.0 patch for Helldivers 2, adding new Galactic Campaigns, quality-of-life improvements, and balance changes. The update aims to reverse the game's recent s…
Zenless Zone Zero season 3 (version 3.0) will release on June 16 at 11 PM Eastern Time after scheduled maintenance, introducing a new playable area, ray tracing support, and a Steam launch. The update…
HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero version 3.0 launches on Steam today, June 16, introducing DLSS 4.5 and Ray Tracing after Nvidia showcased a comparison video. The update includes new content like the sky…