PC Gaming Archive

The Steam Deck surprised just about everybody when it was released last February. Valve had tried making their own console a few years prior, with 2015’s Steam Machine. The Steam Machine failed spectacularly, and many people expected the Steam Deck to do the same. Instead, it’s been wildly successful and has sold millions of units. That’s pretty impressive for a brand new console. The difference …

For most types of gaming, players use either a mouse and keyboard or a handheld controller. These controls have been refined over the years to work with a wide variety of games. But in some cases, they’re the wrong tool for the job. Flight simulators are one of the biggest exceptions to the rule. The whole point of a flight simulator is immersion. Whether for …

Launched just this February, the Steam Deck is one of the year’s most anticipated gaming products. Ever since the Steam Machine was taken off the market, people had been wondering what Valve would release next. This is a handheld game system that’s designed to support every game in Steam’s catalogue. By all accounts, it should continue to do so for many years. In part, this …

Released on February 25th, the Steam Deck is perhaps the most anticipated piece of gaming hardware all year. The Steam Deck is the successor to Valve’s 2015 Steam Machine. This was a Linux-based game system that was designed to run Steam games. Unfortunately, the Steam Machine didn’t sell very well. Most people who wanted an affordable, non-PC gaming option already owned a console. Meanwhile, most …

If you’re a PC gamer, you probably spend a lot of time in marathon gaming sessions. This puts a lot of strain on your butt and your lower back. Spend hours of gaming in a stiff, uncomfortable chair, and you’ll feel it the next morning. It should come as no surprise that gaming chairs have become their own cottage industry. A good gaming chair should …