Valve’s new iteration of the Steam Controller is just over the horizon. We sat down with some of the creators of the Steam Controller to discuss how they landed on the Steam Controller price, what players can expect when playing their keyboard and mouse dedicated games, and more. Additionally, Valve talks about the latest on where they’re at with Steam Deck 2 and how RAM prices are affecting Steam Machine and the Steam VR Headset, Steam Frame.

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The Steam Controller is real and it’s here! Valve was gracious enough to send over their new and improved Steam Controller to go hands-on before it releases to the wild. We take it out of its relatively simple packaging to and put it to the test in several games, how it functions with Steam Big Picture Mode, and more.

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The Steam Controller is excellent for both casual PC gamers and custom control enthusiasts. It offers high-end features, like TMR thumbsticks, HD haptics, and its unique dual touchpads, at a price closer to the base console controllers than its premium competitors. After two weeks of testing, it’s the new PC gaming controller to beat.

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Don’t miss The Shadow Update Launch Trailer for Ball x Pit, a brick-breaking action survival roguelite game developed by Kenny Sun and Friends. Players can now access a suite of new content with the latest update, bringing new game-altering balls, new playable characters, four passives, and more to explore. The Shadow Update for Ball x Pit is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, and PC (Steam).

Check out the Riven Tides Update Overview Trailer for ARC Raiders, the hit third-person extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios. Players can get a look at the upcoming map with Riven Tides that lies on the Western coast of the Rust Belt. Explore points of interest across the map alongside new enemies, events, items, cosmetics, and more. The Riven Tides Update for ARC Raiders is launching on April 28 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

Don’t miss the First Look Featurette for Masters of The Universe, an upcoming live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand. Masters of The Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, featuring Kristen Wiig as the voice of “Roboto” with Jared Leto and Idris Elba. Hear from the cast on bringing the 80s phenomenon to the big screen in theaters on June 5, 2026.

In Masters of The Universe, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

The screenplay is by Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham. The story is by Aaron Nee & Adam Nee and Alex Litvak & Michael Finch. Based on Masters of the Universe by Mattel. It is produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, and DeVon Franklin. Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman, and David Bloomfield serve as executive producers.

Masters of the Universe opens in theaters on June 5, 2026.

Get a look at the Release Date Trailer for Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, a strategy roguelike game developed by Alt Shift. Players will assume control over the fleets that are seeking refuge from the Twelve Colonies. Manage the crew, deploy critical repairs, and explore the world of Battlestar Galactica. Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is launching on May 11 for PC (Steam and GoG).

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Kill your captors. Rescue the others. Record every second of your revenge. Better Than Dead gets a new trailer and a release date announcement. Watch the latest Better Than Dead release date announcement trailer for this upcoming bodycam FPS game. The new trailer for Better Than Dead showcases action-packed gameplay, urban environments, and more. Better Than Dead will be available on PC on May 12, 2026.

Set across a series of photorealistic locations inspired by classic Hong Kong action cinema, Better Than Dead puts players in the role of a survivor who’s done suffering. Armed with a pistol and a clear objective, every level is a direct, no-nonsense assault-fast, violent, and personal.