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Microsoft Brings Steam Games to Xbox PC App for a Unified Gaming Library
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Microsoft is testing out a new version of the Xbox app featuring a combined library of games, even those from different storefronts. You will be able to see games that you have downloaded from Steam and Battle.net in the Xbox app. You can try this out yourself by installing Xbox Insider Hub on your Windows PC.

Valve Quietly Launches Native Steam App for Apple Silicon Macs: Here’s How to Get It
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Valve has launched the official Steam app for Apple Silicon. Well, sort of. Keep on reading to learn everything about it here.

12 Best Steam Next Fest Demos You Must Try
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Want to try some of the best previews for upcoming games? Check our list of the best Steam Next Fest demos you must try out and select your next top library game picks.

Steam Data Breach Scare: Over 89 Million Accounts Potentially Exposed
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According to Underdark AI, over 89 million Steam accounts and the 2FA codes of their Messages, Delivery status, Metadata, and Routing costs have been compromised. The info was spotted first by an X user MellowOnline1. According to the original source, the threat actor put the information up on the dark web and is asking for $5000 in exchange. Valve has confirmed that no steam accounts were compromised.

Xbox Accidentally Reveals Steam Tab in Mock-Up User Interface
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In a latest GDC 2025 blog, Microsoft scandalously shared an image showcasing a new Xbox user interface with Steam tab in it. Talking to The Verge, a source close to Microsoft shared that the new Xbox app UI will show all the games on your PC through every device. Xbox's Phil Spencer earlier suggested the possibility of integrating other PC storefronts like Epic Games Store and Itch.io onto Xbox consoles.

How to Appear Offline on Steam
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If you have many friends and trying to sneak in a game or two of your favorite online multiplayer, you may get bombarded with messages that may ruin your flow. However, there is a way to avoid this, by changing your Steam account's online status. The platform lets you control your online status and you can set it to offline to hide your status. All you need to do is go to Friends and select Invisible. If you don't want to chat with friends and want to appear offlince, you can select the Offline option too.

When is the Next Steam Sale? Every 2025 Steam Sale Date Confirmed
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Like any gamer out there, Steam Sale is one event I always look forward to. And, if you are seasoned gamer, you probably have difficulty keeping a track on any upcoming Steam sales. I sit down to sift through all the confirmed sales, mentioning each of their dates for you to refer and start saving for big purchases.

20 Best Steam Winter Sale Deals to Get
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Want to spend your Holiday savings on some of the best games? The Steam Winter Sale 2024 is running from December 19 to January 2. We have compiled a list of the best deals from the Steam Winter Sale 2024 here.

Steam Replay 2024 is Here: Check Your Year in Review
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Steam Replay 2024 is here to share your gaming stats with you. You can check your review in year on Steam app or any browser. Check your Steam gaming recap from January 1, 2024, to the last seconds of December 14, 2024 and share with anyone you want.

New SteamOS Logo Guidelines Released Hinting at a Public Release
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Valve has released logo and brand guidelines for third-party manufacturers whose devices will be powered by SteamOS, which also hints at SteamOS' public release. The branding assets are for the devices powered by SteamOS, Valve-approved controller inputs, machines with Steam Client installed, and Steam Link Compatible (for VR headsets)

20 Best Steam Autumn Sale 2024 Deals
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Looking for the best deals this Steam Autumn Sale? We bring to you the must-play games that deliver exceptional value for your money. From emotional co-op adventures to sprawling open worlds, each recommendation comes with detailed insights about gameplay, value, and who would enjoy it most. Read on to discover which games deserve your attention and why now is the perfect time to add them to your library

How to Use Steam Game Recording
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Valve officially released the Steam Game Recording feature sometime back. This will allow you to record your gameplay, clip specific section, save, or share them to anyone including your steam deck. Follow our dedicated guide to learn how to use the Steam Game Recording.

Valve has revealed its limited-edition white Steam Deck for the first time for $679. The Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White will be released worldwide on November 18th, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST. Valve also says, the device will go away from stores once it is out of stocks.

8 Best Steam Next Fest Demos You Must Try
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The Steam Next Fest is here and with it brings a lot of interesting game demos to try out. We decided to put the event through its motions and tested out the best of them. Here are our top selections.

How to Share Games Using Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Families is a great way to share your Steam library and games with friends and family. To start sharing games using the feature, go to Steam > Settings > Family > Create a Family > Invite friends and family. Once your family members accept the invite, all the games on their and your profile will be shared.

How to Install and Play Wuthering Waves on Steam Deck
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Wuthering Waves version 1.1 is now playable on Steam Deck. Here's how to install and play Wuthering Waves on Steam Deck. You will need to download the installer, add it as a non-steam game, and follow the instructions in this guide to be able to play the game. Installing the game requires you to boot into Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.

How to Fix Steam Disk Write Error
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Steam Disk Write Error is an uncommon error that occurs when Steam isn't able to access and write on a disk. This could be both due to software restrictions like missing permissions or hardware issues such as a bad hard disk. Thankfully, there are many fixes you can try to quickly get back to installing and playing your favorite games like removing Read-only permission, verifying the file integrity, restarting your PC, etc.

Steam Game Recording Is Here and I Couldn’t Be Happier
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As part of their new beta update, Steam finally allows you to record any gameplay of games you are playing on Steam through the new Game Recording beta. It also allows you to clip, check replay, and access critical moments of a recording through the timeline feature.

15 Best Steam FPS Fest 2024 Game Deals
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Are you tired of playing long, extended RPGs, and want to partake in some fun first-person shooting extravaganza? Then you are in luck, as Steam commences its FPS Fest sale, a week where many great FPS games are sold on a lesser prices. And like any good Samaritan, I note down fifteen of these games that deserves a look, and maybe a purchase.

How to Play Fortnite on Steam Deck
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While Fortnite doesn't natively work on the Steam Deck, there are still ways to easily stream it through services like Nvidia GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming. All you require is an active Internet connection, an Xbox Game Pass subscription and following the steps above.

How to Clone Your Steam Deck’s SSD
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If you want to start cloning your old SSD on Steam Deck to the new one, then you'll require a 2230 SSD, its enclousure and some terminal knowledge. Begin by heading into Steam Deck's desktop mode and set a sudo password. Once done, type in "sudo lsblk." This will provide you with the SSD name for the drive you want to clone. Plug in the enclosure with the new SSD, and run the corresponding command "sudo dd if=/dev/xxxx of=/dev/sda oflag=sync bs=128M status=progress." replace the xxxx with the SSD name we previously procured to clone the existing SSD into the new one.

How to Upgrade Your Steam Deck’s SSD
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The process of upgrading your Steam Deck is straightforward, but a little time-consuming. You'll need a screwdriver, a plastic spudger, your replacement SSD, and tweezers. Then, carefully open the back of the Steam Deck, the metal shielding, battery connection, and the SSD screws to remove and replace your SSD. You then need to grab the SteamOS image, a USB-A to C dongle (unless you have a dock), to create a bootable pen drive to install the SteamOS to your brand-new SSD upgrade.

Steam Families Is Here to Make Sharing Games Even Smoother
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Valve has introduced new Steam Families beta to swap it with Family Sharing and Family View. It streamlines having a shared library and content across family. Steam Families also comes with multiple parental controls feature that allows the adults in the family a control over the activity and purchase of children. You can opt in for Steam Families beta by visiting Settings -> Interface -> Client Beta Participation and selecting “Steam Family Beta.” Following this you will see Family Management in your Account Settings on Steam.

How to Factory Reset Your Steam Deck
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For Steam Deck users who are facing errors or simply want to clean it up, a factory reset is a perfect option. However, before you do, make sure to wipe all your private data by booting into recovery mode. Once done, factory reset your Steam Deck by going to Settings, navigating to System and selecting the Factory reset option. Confirming will wipe everything from your Steam Deck, resetting it back to stock.

15 Best Steam Spring Sale 2024 Deals
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Steam Spring Sale 2024 is here with some of the best deals on your favorite games. You can get discount on games like Sea of Thieves, Cyberpunk, or indie game of the year Cocoon along with many others. The sale will last till March 21, 10 AM Pacific time.

10 Best Steam Next Fest Games You Should Try
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The Steam Next Fest for June 2024 is finally here with a host of new games on offer. Check them the best of them right here!

Steam Announces Game Awards 2023 Winners; Full List Here
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Steam has officially published the annual Steam Awards 2023 winners list, which was voted on by gamers. The most-voted game across eleven categories takes the win, including Baldur's Gate 3 winning Game of the Year, Hogwarts Legacy winning Steam Deck Game of the Year, and Lethal Company winning Better With Friends award. There are some surprises in store as well, so check out the complete list.

Here Are the Best Performing Steam Games in 2023
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Steam has finally published its annual best of Steam list for the year 2023. In it, the platform lists the top fifty games divided into four different sections across seven different categories. Under top-sellers, Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield share the space with free-to-play hits Apex Legends, DOTA 2, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG.

15 Best Deals in Steam Winter Sale 2023
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We list down fifteen of our favorite deals from the ongoing Steam winter sales, that is currently going on. We note down the five best deals in the list, including Days Gone, Halo MCC, God of War, Hogwarts Legacy, and NFS Unbound, and ten other best deals from the sales.

How to Hide Embarrassing Steam Games from Friends
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Steam has finally launched the option to make your game private and hide them from your friends completely. This means, you can privately purchase a game and no one will get to see your purchases. Furthermore, you can also make any existing game private in your library by right-clicking and marking it as private.


Steam Deck OLED Goes Official with a Bigger Battery, New CPU
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The Steam Deck has finally received an OLED version, offering a variety of different improvements over the original. You get to see a bigger 50Wh battery over the 40Wh in the standard Steam Deck. There is also a more power-efficient 6nm AMD APU to bring more juice to the table. In addition, you get to see 512GB and a 1TB storage options for the OLED variant, priced at $549.00 and $649.00, respectively. The device will go on sale on November 16 in the US, Canada, UK, and EU. Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan.


25 Best Free Steam Games to Play in 2025
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Want to enjoy PC gaming on Steam without having a dent on your wallet? Use our list of the best free Steam games and choose your next adventure.

20 Best Steam Games You Should Play in 2025
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Love playing games on Steam? Here is a long list of highly rated and best Steam games that you should play on your PC, Steam Deck, or laptop. The list includes both paid and free Steam games.





8 Best Steam Deck Cases to Buy in 2025
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Steam Deck is a relatively expensive device, and it is important to protect it from damage. So, in this list you can check out the best Steam Deck cases as per our recommendations. Buy them from the list and protect your handheld now.


Best Steam Deck Games (2025)
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Steam Deck is one of the best handhelds to enjoy PC games that are available on Steam. If you are looking for the best Steam Deck games, we have compiled the top ones in this list.