Valve’s ambitious gamble on Linux-based SteamOS is beginning to pay off, as the OS quietly erodes Windows 11’s supremacy in the gaming space. Latest data from the July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software survey shows SteamOS posting its highest growth rate yet, while Microsoft’s flagship Windows 11...
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Over the past decade, Windows 10 solidified its stance as the quintessential operating system for PC gaming, providing a stable foundation with broad hardware compatibility and robust driver support. However, recent trends from the June Steam Hardware Survey signal a sea change in the...
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For PC gaming enthusiasts looking to venture into handheld gaming, the decision between waiting for the elusive Nintendo Switch 2 or snagging a discounted Lenovo Legion Go is far from trivial. The resurgence of handheld gaming PCs has transformed the ecosystem, blurring the lines that once...
When Microsoft quietly decided to hit pause on its long-rumored first-party Xbox handheld, the move sent ripples through the gaming community. Rumors had swirled for years about a native Xbox portable that could finally make good on old-school fans' dreams—taking their console library on the...
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