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Valve releases first new hardware since Steam Deck - Steam Controller. Announced last year, GameGrin got the chance to learn more about the growing Valve hardware family. Previously comprised of the Steam Controller (RIP), the Steam Box (RIP), and the Valve Index (RIP), GameGrin now have the Steam Deck, Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame, which, if you're keeping track at home, is pretty much the second variations of the previously defunct ones, just that Valve refuses to count to three, and apparently, now two, too. After the RAMpocalypse hit the world due to AI's strong grip on various industries, there was a shockwave felt across the entire videogame industry. With prices rising sky-high, consoles started costing more accordingly (thanks, AI), and seemingly, the hardware was delayed (later confirmed) from its original Q1 2026 launch date. Now, it's been a while since GameGrin learned about the hardware, and it had players questioning: where's the Steam Controller? Harbouring no RAM or memories with sullied prices (thanks, AI, for a second time), it was strange that the controller had received the same treatment as the previous Steam Machine and Steam Frames. GameGrin received a release date announcement in the most Valve way possible; however, just last week, Steam randomly announced that the Steam Controller would be launching, making exactly zero deals out of it. With a quick refresher on Steam Controller features, GameGrin were left with the date - 4th of May, as Valve seemingly competes with Disney's STAR WARS for SEO on launch. The Steam Controller is out now, and GameGrin were also given a release price: £85. While it's certainly outside of the expected £60-£70 range that other, modern-console controllers have, its features seemingly more than make up for the price creep, especially in the high-end side of things. The console is out now, but it's only available in the countries where a Steam Deck is also purchasable. This means that players who want to get their hands on it can only do so if they live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, alongside shipping to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan through Komodo Station, the official distributor. Artura dawn. Junior editor. A lean, mean, SEO machine

Sega says it wants to revive more older games and dormant franchises. Sega has stated that it wants to revive more older games and dormant franchises, signalling that the company's recent wave of legacy IP announcements is far from over. The comments, highlighted by IGN, reinforce what has quietly become one of the most ambitious comeback strategies in the industry right now. This isn't just talk - Sega has already been putting the work in. The company has announced new entries in Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Golden Axe, greenlit a Streets of Rage sequel, and released a new Shinobi in 2024 - a franchise that had been dormant for over a decade. The Ecco the Dolphin revival is also in motion, with original creator Ed Annunziata working on remasters of the first two games and a brand new third entry. That is a genuinely impressive amount of movement on IPs that fans had written off entirely. Underpinning all of it is the Sega Universe initiative, launched in Japan under the tagline "no old, stay gold." The project targets 2026 anniversaries for nine IPs - including Fantasy Zone and Out Run (both turning 40), NiGHTS Into Dreams and Guardian Heroes (both hitting 30) - and extends beyond games into film, music, and fashion. Sega also appointed Justin Scarpone, formerly of Disney, as global head of transmedia to drive this push - with a Shinobi film already in development and Eternal Champions recently announced as part of the transmedia slate. On the speculation front, industry insider Shpeshal Nick has revealed that Sega is exploring revivals of Altered Beast and Gunstar Heroes, though whether those take the form of remasters, remakes, or full new entries remains unconfirmed. Scarpone himself has noted the real challenge lies in connecting lesser-known legacy IPs to new audiences - which, frankly, makes the whole initiative feel more considered than a simple nostalgia cash-in. Fans have drawn comparisons to Capcom's revival run with titles like Okami, and it's hard to argue with the parallel. Sega's ongoing commitment to bringing back older properties through the RGG Studio slate only adds to the sense that this company is genuinely serious about its back catalogue. Which dormant Sega franchise do you most want to see get the revival treatment? Let GameLuster know in the comments below, and keep your eyes on GameLuster for more breaking gaming news and Sega coverage.