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Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: 'We're giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players' in order to 'mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over'
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: ‘We’re giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players’ in order to ‘mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over’

Aleksandar Gavrilović has introduced a governance model at Summer Eternal that incorporates the interests of all stakeholders, including a player cooperative within a non-profit organization. Players will not profit personally but will have a say in how the organization’s income is allocated, aiming to rebuild trust in the gaming industry. Summer Eternal is pioneering a model that provides ownership stakes and profit-sharing to freelancers and customers, with players having a democratic influence supported by 5% of the profits. The studio will launch the Summer Eternal Anthology Vol. 1, featuring essays from notable contributors, available for preorder for one more day.
What is an Android handheld gaming device and what is it for? Feat. AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT
BetaBeacon
September 23, 2026

What is an Android handheld gaming device and what is it for? Feat. AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT

The AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT is a handheld gaming device powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset. It can run games from the Google Play Store well and can also emulate older console games. The device has an 8,400mAh battery and charges in around 105 minutes. It is priced at around RM2.3k and is considered a niche product with solid build quality and versatility.
Valve Unveils Lepton for Running Android Games on Linux
BetaBeacon
September 22, 2026

Valve Unveils Lepton for Running Android Games on Linux

Valve has open-sourced Lepton, a project designed to enable Android games to run on Linux through Steam, specifically for the upcoming Steam Frame hardware. Lepton runs Android games inside containers, with each application having its own container. It can utilize components from the host OS, supports integration with development and debugging tools, and incorporates patches from various projects. Lepton is not a desktop Android solution for Linux users but focuses on running games within Valve's Steam ecosystem. The source code for Lepton is available on Valve's SteamOS GitLab instance.
How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC
Winsage
September 21, 2026

How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC

In 2026, Microsoft introduced Xbox mode for Windows 11 users to enhance the gaming experience, responding to the popularity of Valve's SteamOS. Xbox mode transforms the Windows interface by removing the taskbar and providing a layout suited for controller users, organizing game libraries within a revamped Xbox app. To enable Xbox mode, users must navigate to Settings > Gaming > Xbox mode and toggle the feature on. A gamepad must be connected, and users can access Xbox mode using keyboard shortcuts or through the Xbox app. While Xbox mode streamlines access to games from various platforms, it does not inherently improve gaming performance; users should enable Game Mode separately for that purpose. Xbox mode consolidates access to multiple game launchers, allowing users to launch games directly without opening their respective launchers. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access their library within Xbox mode, and the Cloud Gaming tab allows setting Nvidia GeForce Now as the default streaming service.
Over 10 years later, Gabe Newell's advice to devs still holds up
AppWizard
September 20, 2026

Over 10 years later, Gabe Newell’s advice to devs still holds up

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, spoke at the LBJ School of Public Affairs in 2013 about the relationship between hacking and player engagement in gaming. He highlighted an incident from Ultima Online where the character Lord British was killed during his speech, which led developers to roll back the game instead of embracing the event. Newell argued that recognizing the significance of player-driven narratives could enhance the game's lore and experience, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and creativity in game design. He noted that stories arising from player interactions are often more compelling than those created by developers.
Valve's Android Compatibility Tool Designed for the Steam Frame Goes Open-Source
BetaBeacon
September 19, 2026

Valve’s Android Compatibility Tool Designed for the Steam Frame Goes Open-Source

Valve has made Lepton, the compatibility layer for running Android games on the Steam Frame, open-source. The project is available on Valve's GitLab repository and aims to assist game developers in bringing their VR Android games to the Steam Frame. Lepton combines Valve's proprietary code with components from Waydroid, Anbox, Halium, and Hybris, as well as portions of the AOSP. Open-source developers may utilize Lepton's code, adapt it for various applications, or fork the project to introduce new features or optimize its functionality.
Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame
AppWizard
September 19, 2026

Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame

Valve has open-sourced Lepton, an Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame headset, allowing VR developers to adapt existing Android games for the device. The code is available on Valve's GitLab repository and facilitates the transition without needing to reconstruct games for a different platform. Lepton is designed to create a game-optimized Android environment rather than transforming the Steam Frame into a general Android device. It disables unnecessary Android services to maintain efficiency and integrates with the SteamOS host system, supporting various graphics stacks and Vulkan tools for enhanced VR gaming. Lepton operates without requiring root access, with each process running as a non-root user, and provides developers with tools for debugging and performance profiling. The open-sourced code offers insight into Valve's approach to supporting Android games on SteamOS.
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