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No the console age isn't ending. Subsidised hardware is ending
Dedicated gaming machines is going to almost double in price
A lot of people will be priced out rapidly
Dedicated gaming machines is going to almost double in price
A lot of people will be priced out rapidly
The console age is ending — even PlayStation's former CEO says so
It's time to embrace our teraflop era
www.polygon.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
No the console age isn't ending. Subsidised hardware is ending
Dedicated gaming machines is going to almost double in price
A lot of people will be priced out rapidly
Dedicated gaming machines is going to almost double in price
A lot of people will be priced out rapidly
Why is the #SteamMachine for me?
- I want to simplify and make my gaming life more effecient
- I have a high-end PC and Steam Deck and want the same experience and games on the TV
- To play my games I exclusively play anywhere
- The PS5 and Series X have been very expensive dust collectors
- I want to simplify and make my gaming life more effecient
- I have a high-end PC and Steam Deck and want the same experience and games on the TV
- To play my games I exclusively play anywhere
- The PS5 and Series X have been very expensive dust collectors
a black box with a blue light on the bottom of it
ALT: a black box with a blue light on the bottom of it
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Why is the #SteamMachine for me?
- I want to simplify and make my gaming life more effecient
- I have a high-end PC and Steam Deck and want the same experience and games on the TV
- To play my games I exclusively play anywhere
- The PS5 and Series X have been very expensive dust collectors
- I want to simplify and make my gaming life more effecient
- I have a high-end PC and Steam Deck and want the same experience and games on the TV
- To play my games I exclusively play anywhere
- The PS5 and Series X have been very expensive dust collectors
My biggest hope for the Steam Machine is that it finally gives devs a solid target to aim for when optimizing their games for PC, so we can finally see some great running AAA games
#SteamMachine #Steam
#SteamMachine #Steam
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My biggest hope for the Steam Machine is that it finally gives devs a solid target to aim for when optimizing their games for PC, so we can finally see some great running AAA games
#SteamMachine #Steam
#SteamMachine #Steam
PC is where it all started for me so I might be a bit of an odd one on here
The console that defined me tho? The Game Boy Advance. That one was pure magic to me
The console that defined me tho? The Game Boy Advance. That one was pure magic to me
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
PC is where it all started for me so I might be a bit of an odd one on here
The console that defined me tho? The Game Boy Advance. That one was pure magic to me
The console that defined me tho? The Game Boy Advance. That one was pure magic to me
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I've seen insane speculation about the #SteamMachine. Here's the real stuff:
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I've seen insane speculation about the #SteamMachine. Here's the real stuff:
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nintendo's output has been impressive, but their three latest releases has been unable to break the 80+ mark on Metacritic
And this in a time where they charge even more for their games. Ouch
They're all good games, don't get me wrong. They're just not *great*
#Nintendo #KirbyAirRiders
And this in a time where they charge even more for their games. Ouch
They're all good games, don't get me wrong. They're just not *great*
#Nintendo #KirbyAirRiders
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Nintendo's output has been impressive, but their three latest releases has been unable to break the 80+ mark on Metacritic
And this in a time where they charge even more for their games. Ouch
They're all good games, don't get me wrong. They're just not *great*
#Nintendo #KirbyAirRiders
And this in a time where they charge even more for their games. Ouch
They're all good games, don't get me wrong. They're just not *great*
#Nintendo #KirbyAirRiders
I have absolutely no complaints at all about this years nominees at #TheGameAwards
That's really rare lol
That's really rare lol
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I have absolutely no complaints at all about this years nominees at #TheGameAwards
That's really rare lol
That's really rare lol
I'll do exactly this aswell. I already have a high-end PC and two Steam Decks (so will sell the LCD one)
I might skip out on the Frame though 'cause motion-sickness is real
The 'GabeCube' is a given. And the PS5 and Series X will go
I might skip out on the Frame though 'cause motion-sickness is real
The 'GabeCube' is a given. And the PS5 and Series X will go
I am all in on Valve.
In time, I plan to convert our entire home's gaming ecosystem to PC, Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
It will largely depend on the Steam Machines price point; but even then, PC, Deck and Frame would be a thing regardless. 🔥🤌 #Valve
In time, I plan to convert our entire home's gaming ecosystem to PC, Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
It will largely depend on the Steam Machines price point; but even then, PC, Deck and Frame would be a thing regardless. 🔥🤌 #Valve
November 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'll do exactly this aswell. I already have a high-end PC and two Steam Decks (so will sell the LCD one)
I might skip out on the Frame though 'cause motion-sickness is real
The 'GabeCube' is a given. And the PS5 and Series X will go
I might skip out on the Frame though 'cause motion-sickness is real
The 'GabeCube' is a given. And the PS5 and Series X will go
I've seen insane speculation about the #SteamMachine. Here's the real stuff:
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I've seen insane speculation about the #SteamMachine. Here's the real stuff:
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
- Perf around PS5, sometimes less sometimes more
- Price 'entry level PC', so around $650-850 (if a bit subsidized)
- Strengths: Separate CPU/GPU solution, no Windows
- Weakness: 8GB of VRAM
- Expect 40-60 fps@1440p
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
With the Steam Machine finally announced, that's the end for both my #PS5 and the #Xbox Series X
Let's go, Valve!
Let's go, Valve!
new Steam Hardware coming in 2026 store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
-Steam Controller
-Steam Machine
-Steam Frame
-Steam Controller
-Steam Machine
-Steam Frame
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The first #Nintendo published game using Game Key cards
Rest assured there will be more
And they still have the guts to charge a full fat $70 for it, despite cheaping out💩
Rest assured there will be more
And they still have the guts to charge a full fat $70 for it, despite cheaping out💩
Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2 KC) up for preorder at Best Buy ($69.99) buff.ly/UHqRb0P #ad
Confirmed Key Card: "This game uses a game-key card. Please make sure you have enough free space available on your Nintendo Switch 2 system or microSD Express card (sold separately) for the game to be downloaded
Confirmed Key Card: "This game uses a game-key card. Please make sure you have enough free space available on your Nintendo Switch 2 system or microSD Express card (sold separately) for the game to be downloaded
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The first #Nintendo published game using Game Key cards
Rest assured there will be more
And they still have the guts to charge a full fat $70 for it, despite cheaping out💩
Rest assured there will be more
And they still have the guts to charge a full fat $70 for it, despite cheaping out💩
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
EA, BioWare.... the best way to celebrate N7 Day would be to unshackle Mass Effect Legendary Edition from the EA App requirement
Just sayin'
Just sayin'
a happy n7 day greeting card with a video game character
ALT: a happy n7 day greeting card with a video game character
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
EA, BioWare.... the best way to celebrate N7 Day would be to unshackle Mass Effect Legendary Edition from the EA App requirement
Just sayin'
Just sayin'
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the game I've given the highest score this year
While it ain't my personal GOTY despite that I want it to win so bad
Games like this are so extremely rare. It's just fuckin' phenomenal
#ClairObscur #Expedition33
While it ain't my personal GOTY despite that I want it to win so bad
Games like this are so extremely rare. It's just fuckin' phenomenal
#ClairObscur #Expedition33
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the game I've given the highest score this year
While it ain't my personal GOTY despite that I want it to win so bad
Games like this are so extremely rare. It's just fuckin' phenomenal
#ClairObscur #Expedition33
While it ain't my personal GOTY despite that I want it to win so bad
Games like this are so extremely rare. It's just fuckin' phenomenal
#ClairObscur #Expedition33
We likely won't see the next Mass Effect for another 5-7 years
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We likely won't see the next Mass Effect for another 5-7 years
AAA publishers are now scrambling to push out their games before Nov 2026. I can almost taste the crunch
The hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed once again, from May 26 to November 19, 2026.
The purpose is to give the team, "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve." bit.ly/4oCb7yf
The purpose is to give the team, "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve." bit.ly/4oCb7yf
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
AAA publishers are now scrambling to push out their games before Nov 2026. I can almost taste the crunch
My top 10 open world games (in no particular order)
No Man's Sky
Fallout: New Vegas
Dune: Awakening
Spider-Man (PS4)
Ghost of Tsushima
Tears of the Kingdom
Dying Light 2
Forza Horizon 4
The Witcher 3
Hyper Light Drifter
No Man's Sky
Fallout: New Vegas
Dune: Awakening
Spider-Man (PS4)
Ghost of Tsushima
Tears of the Kingdom
Dying Light 2
Forza Horizon 4
The Witcher 3
Hyper Light Drifter
So after thinking on it, my top 10 open world games are as follows:
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption
Witcher 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Ghost of Yotei
Death Stranding 1 (2 is pending playthrough still)
Days Gone
Tears of the Kingdom
Far Cry 5
Skyrim
What are your favorite open world games?
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption
Witcher 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Ghost of Yotei
Death Stranding 1 (2 is pending playthrough still)
Days Gone
Tears of the Kingdom
Far Cry 5
Skyrim
What are your favorite open world games?
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My top 10 open world games (in no particular order)
No Man's Sky
Fallout: New Vegas
Dune: Awakening
Spider-Man (PS4)
Ghost of Tsushima
Tears of the Kingdom
Dying Light 2
Forza Horizon 4
The Witcher 3
Hyper Light Drifter
No Man's Sky
Fallout: New Vegas
Dune: Awakening
Spider-Man (PS4)
Ghost of Tsushima
Tears of the Kingdom
Dying Light 2
Forza Horizon 4
The Witcher 3
Hyper Light Drifter
I'm quite baffled as to why #TheOuterWorlds2 didn't get a higher avg score from media outlets
Sure every playthrough could be very different meaning reviewers have vastly different experiences
But overall it definitely deserved to be an avg of 90 given how inflated video game scores are today
Sure every playthrough could be very different meaning reviewers have vastly different experiences
But overall it definitely deserved to be an avg of 90 given how inflated video game scores are today
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I'm quite baffled as to why #TheOuterWorlds2 didn't get a higher avg score from media outlets
Sure every playthrough could be very different meaning reviewers have vastly different experiences
But overall it definitely deserved to be an avg of 90 given how inflated video game scores are today
Sure every playthrough could be very different meaning reviewers have vastly different experiences
But overall it definitely deserved to be an avg of 90 given how inflated video game scores are today
#Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is my last pre-order for the year
And next year I'm gonna cut back a lot on new day 1 AAA games, to declutter and simplify my gaming life to focus on the experiences that I'm truly excited for and matters most
Only one hard locked so far for 2026 and that is #Exodus
And next year I'm gonna cut back a lot on new day 1 AAA games, to declutter and simplify my gaming life to focus on the experiences that I'm truly excited for and matters most
Only one hard locked so far for 2026 and that is #Exodus
Blast through anything that stands between you and survival in #MetroidPrime4: Beyond on #NintendoSwitch and #NintendoSwitch2, available Dec 4.
November 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I can't stop playing #TheOuterWorlds2. It's so immersive and rich. It looks stunning, the RP mechanics are so much deeper and the world feels so distinct
It truly establishes the franchise as its own thing and brings it into the Pantheon among the other great RPG's
It truly establishes the franchise as its own thing and brings it into the Pantheon among the other great RPG's
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I can't stop playing #TheOuterWorlds2. It's so immersive and rich. It looks stunning, the RP mechanics are so much deeper and the world feels so distinct
It truly establishes the franchise as its own thing and brings it into the Pantheon among the other great RPG's
It truly establishes the franchise as its own thing and brings it into the Pantheon among the other great RPG's