Valve celebrates over 30,000 games playable on the Steam Deck, as new developments loom with potential chip technology and VR hardware reservations.
This week in PC gaming sees steady advancements from both Valve and the technology sector at large. Valve has announced a significant achievement for its Steam Deck, the handheld gaming console that has surprised many as a viable portable PC gaming option. According to GamingOnLinux, over 30,000 games are now verified or playable on the Steam Deck. This marks a notable milestone, reflecting growing support among game developers and continued interest in portable PC gaming solutions.
Hardware Developments: Waiting and Innovation
In other hardware news, Valve seems to be inching closer to announcing its new VR hardware, hinted at by a reservation system discovered for the “Steam Frame”. As reported by PCGamer, data-mined information from VR leaker Brad Lynch indicates a reservation system might be in place, although without an official release date, anticipation manages to simmer instead of boil.
Meanwhile, there are whispers of technological evolution from the chip manufacturing sector. Sources from PCGamer reveal that major players like Samsung and TSMC are planning to utilize ASML’s next-gen High NA EUV chip production technology by 2028. This could promise not only more efficient production but also significant advancements in chip density, potentially impacting both gaming hardware and software development landscapes in the future.
Modding and Open Source Software Updates
A modding scene development offers some intriguing possibilities with DLSS 5. A new ReShade mod, as covered by PCGamer, allows the DLSS Neural Rendering workload to be offloaded to a secondary GPU. This essentially mitigates performance hits while opening doors for using older GPUs as co-processors for newer systems.
On the open-source front, Bazzite Linux is pushing updates further with its new Bazzite Linux 44. As reported by GamingOnLinux, continued patches indicate an ongoing commitment to expanding and refining this gaming-focused Linux distribution, particularly for handheld gaming devices.
Game Releases and Updates
Lastly, on the games front, two noteworthy happenings: Capcom’s new title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, finds itself compared favorably to giants like Sekiro and Nioh, according to a review from PCGamesN. Meanwhile, Hytale’s latest update brings a slew of exciting features to the in-development open-world RPG, including a Hardcore mode and a mod browser, per details from GamingOnLinux.
The gaming world stands ever-poised for more shifts, from hardware advancements to new game releases. Keep your eyes peeled and your setups ready for the upcoming changes and releases.
