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Facebook recalls Quest 2 foam inserts over skin irritation issues
Facebook has issued a voluntary recall for a component that comes with the company’s latest VR headset.
Steam Deck can limit frame rates to give you longer battery life
Valve has revealed that the Steam Deck will offer a frame rate limiter to keep battery life in check.
Oculus makes it easier to create mixed reality apps
Oculus has unveiled a toolkit that makes it easier to create mixed reality apps — expect many more of them in the future.
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Deck a Switch killer?
This week on the show, Devindra and Engadget Buyer’s Guide Editor Kris Naudus chat about Valve’s new Steam Deck portable with Jordan Minor, Apps and Games Analyst at PCMag.
Microsoft offers discounts on hundreds of Xbox and PC games
You can also save on PCs and accessories as part of the Ultimate Game Sale.
HTC Vive Pro 2 review: An excellent 5K headset for the VR faithful
The Vive Pro 2 is a VR enthusiast's dream. Its 5K 120Hz display delivers the sharpest desktop VR experience I've ever seen.
Valve announces a $1 million 'CS:GO' art contest
Design a killer weapon skin, and you might earn a cool $100,000.
Valve will replace Big Picture mode with the new Steam Deck UI
Valve is planning to replace Big Picture mode with the UI from its upcoming Steam Deck console, according to a forum post from a staffer.
Valve's Steam Deck handheld PC starts at $399 and lands in December
Reservations open on Friday for Valve's answer to the Nintendo Switch.
The Vive Focus 3 is the best standalone VR headset and no, you should not buy it
The HTC Vive Focus 3 is a powerful standalone VR headset, but it's not for you.
Prime Gaming members can claim a trio of Lucasfilm Games classics this summer
Amazon Prime Gaming is giving away a trio of Lucasfilm Games classics including 'The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.'
The first three 'Final Fantasy' pixel remasters arrive on July 28th
The Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III remasters are coming out on July 28th for PC via Steam and on July 29th for Android and iOS.
Microsoft: Steam and Epic would be 'very welcome' in the Windows 11 app store
Microsoft hopes Steam and the Epic Games Store might come to the Windows 11 app store, although its cut for game revenue might prevent that from happening.
The Steam Summer Sale is live with deals on thousands of games
Save on 'Mass Effect Legendary Edition,' 'Cyberpunk 2077' and many other titles.
Valve continues crackdown on Steam 'tourists' who switch countries for cheaper games
Valve is clamping down on Steam 'tourist' shoppers by limiting users to one country change every three months.
'Tribes of Midgard' blends survival, RPG and co-op mechanics for a new kind of Viking game
There aren't enough video game genres to describe 'Tribes of Midgard.'
Oculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash
The developer of VR game 'Blaston' has pulled the title out of Facebook's ad test on Oculus.
Bungie begins selling its official Destiny toaster
Bungie has made an official Destiny toaster that you can pre-order right now.
In-app ads are coming to Oculus Quest
In the coming weeks, Facebook plans to start testing ads Oculus Quest owners will see while playing games and using apps with their headsets.
'Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania' comes to consoles and PC on October 5th
Sega is releasing a bundle featuring remastered versions of the first three Super Monkey Ball games to coincide with the franchise's 20th anniversary.

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