New Steam Machine Next Week?! (+ The Wallpaper Engine Malware Crisis)

**Show notes:** https://www.patreon.com/OffTheConsole/posts/episode-86-show-161644177/edit The video game industry is in absolute chaos this week. From massive hardware leaks to shocking studio closure rumors, we are breaking down everything you need to know. First, leaks suggest a brand new Steam Machine could be dropping as early as NEXT week, alongside crucial updates on Steam Controller reservations. Meanwhile, Epic Games is firing back at Valve with a massive Epic Games Store V2 overhaul and AI integrations for Unreal Engine 6, but is it too little too late? We also dive deep into the devastating rumors surrounding Xbox potentially shutting down Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games, Sony’s reported “desire for revenge” against Bungie with 50% layoffs incoming, Capcom’s new stance on killing the “auteur” era of game development, and a critical malware warning for anyone using Steam’s Wallpaper Engine. Support us on Patreon for bonus topics including deep dives into politics, our very first games, and why AAA gaming might officially be dead! 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/dVkKcZH2Qy #SteamController #gamingnews Theme song composed by Gardiner Bryant