Valve pushes through hardware challenges while major announcements from BlizzCon 2026 spark industry excitement.
Today’s PC gaming news features hardware updates from Valve and notable announcements from BlizzCon 2026. Valve continues to navigate the ongoing memory supply crisis affecting tech industries, while BlizzCon provided PC gamers with reasons to look forward to the years ahead.
Valve’s Hardware Updates Amidst Memory Challenges
Valve’s hardware releases are at the center of attention as they maneuver through the current memory supply crisis. According to PC Gamer, the anticipated Steam Deck 2 seems to be largely unaffected by these challenges, with an emphasis on delineated performance improvements. However, the same cannot be said for the Steam Frame VR headset, which has seen a higher price tag than initially planned due to the crisis (PC Gamer). Despite these hurdles, Valve is maintaining its focus on delivering the handheld gaming experiences users expect.
BlizzCon 2026: A Glimpse into the Future
BlizzCon 2026 delivered significant announcements with wide-reaching implications for PC gamers. Perhaps the most exciting reveal is the return of StarCraft, slated for a 2030 release, promising to stir up nostalgia and anticipation across the community. Additionally, Blizzard announced plans for ‘Diablo V’ and an intriguingly-titled project, ‘World of Warcraft: Forever.’ Details on these titles remain sparse but expect speculation and hype to build as more information becomes available (GamingOnLinux).
Other Highlights
- Wizards of the Coast is still working to recover from the backlash over its Open Game Licence (OGL) missteps. New leadership seems committed to repairing relations with the gaming community as per PC Gamer.
- The source code for the indie Godot game ‘Worlds Upon the Wind’ has been released, inviting developers and hobbyists to explore and learn from its design (GamingOnLinux).
- ‘Modern Warfare 4’s beta has sparked debate but has achieved significant engagement on Steam, surpassing the player count for the recent ‘Black Ops 7’ beta (PCGamesN).
- New titles are making their way to players this week, including ‘Kernel Hearts’, ‘Fright Train’, and ‘Sublight’, each offering unique gameplay experiences (RockPaperShotgun).
