Topic
valve
Technology Software #handheld#gaming
Valve's SteamOS Beta Boosts Intel Handhelds: Implications for MSI, Acer Devices
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.8 beta with improved Intel platform support and initial firmware for upcoming Intel G3 Extreme-powered handhelds from MSI, Acer, and OneXPlayer. The update addresses previous performance disadvantages versus Windows 11 on Intel hardware, bringing devices closer to parity with AMD-based SteamOS handhelds.
Jun 12, 2026 1 source
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Digital Trade #valve#steam
Valve Ends Physical Steam Gift Cards Due to Scams
Valve will cease production of physical Steam gift cards by the end of 2026 due to scam concerns. The company will continue supporting digital gift cards, ensuring users can still gift games online.
Jun 10, 2026 1 source
Software #p2p#networking
P2P Networking Challenges in Israel Impacting Gaming
Israeli gamers face significant P2P networking issues, impacting gameplay latency. The problem, affecting games using Steam Networking, may extend to other Middle Eastern countries.
Jun 8, 2026 3 sources