In a surprise announcement that has sent ripples through the gaming industry, Valve Corporation, the powerhouse behind the iconic Steam platform and the wildly successful Steam Deck handheld, is gearing up to re-enter the console-like personal computer market with a brand-new "Steam Machine." Set for an early 2026 launch, this device marks Valve's ambitious push back into home entertainment hardware, blending high-performance computing with seamless living-room integration.


