A GamesIndustry.biz survey found that 88.4% of games-industry respondents want GenAI disclosure on storefronts like Steam, while 48.7% disagree with Valve's rule that only player-facing AI content needs to be declared.
Valve's official Steam Deck post says SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview adds initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware alongside KDE Plasma 6.4.3, Linux kernel 6.16, and broader compatibility for third-party handhelds.
Eurogamer reports that while PEGI will start factoring loot boxes and some live service mechanics more directly into age ratings from June 2026, the ESRB says it has no plans to mirror that model in the U.S. because it could confuse parents.
GameSpot reports that Valve's March 18, 2026 Counter-Strike 2 update makes reloads discard any rounds left in the old magazine, while also adding limited competitive map guides and easier access to custom games.
IGN reports that Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive apologized over Space Marine 2's Chapter Voice Pack backlash, will refund all owners, and will make the DLC free after complaints about how the re-recorded lines worked in-game.
Kotaku reports that Duet Night Abyss acknowledged a March 18, 2026 launcher update that spread malware, promising security improvements and in-game compensation after calling the breach a serious wake-up call.
PC Gamer reports that Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen said Cities: Skylines 2 was built around unfinished Unity features, forcing the studio to replace missing systems and absorb engine instability during development.
After backlash to Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered's Challenge Mode update, Aspyr says a patch for texture issues and technical bugs is the top priority and denies using generative AI for the new outfits.
Steam now lists DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH as released on March 19, 2026, while Kojima Productions has outlined a PC feature set built around ultrawide support, upscalers, and FrameGen.
Capcom CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto says the company sees PC as the world's leading gaming platform in the making and wants to deepen both PC strategy and movie investment.
VGC reports that Ubisoft is winding down Red Storm's game development work, eliminating 105 jobs while keeping the studio focused on IT and Snowdrop support.
After strong criticism of Starfield footage shown with Nvidia's DLSS 5, Bethesda says its art teams will keep adjusting the lighting and final look and that the feature will remain optional for players.