Today Rockstar delivered some strange news to the point some wander if they are rage baiting. Red Dead Redemption & Undead Nightmare will become coming to Netflix, iOS, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on 2nd December.
While I look forward to playing RDR and UDN on my phone, especially due to the amount I travel, this does seem like a strange announcement, considering they just announced they are delaying GTA VI. While it is nice to see the game getting continued support, many had hopped that RDR 2 would’ve come to PS5 before RDR due to it being the newer release and arguably the most relevant to current gamers.
The game will be available to Netflix subscribers and mobile users will get a version with specialised controls.
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will get a 60fps , enhanced image quality, HDR support and up to 4K resolution. Switch 2 players will get DLSS, HDR, mouse controls and 60fps.
PS4, Switch and digital Xbox One users can utilise a free upgrade to current gen.
In the grand scheme of things this is a nice release but would have been better received had RDR2 already received this treatment and we hadn’t just received news of a delay for GTA VI.
On 12th November, in true “we don’t give a f” mentality, Valve dropped some of the biggest gaming news of 2025. Three new pieces of hardware and they are due for release sooner than expected.
Perhaps the least exciting of the new hardware for many is the Steam controller. Let me say, so we may move on quickly, this thing is ugly. However ,while it looks wide this reminds me very much of the Xbox 360 remote with the added keyboard.
The controller boasts two touchpads allowing for mouse like movement. It also features gyros which can allow for alternative ways of movement in supported games. Valve makes regular reference to the high-end thumbsticks, which I do look forward too. While it looks ugly it does look comfortable, but I usually prefer the left thumbstick higher. The controller also boasts seamless connectivity and perhaps the most interesting for likes of me is the charging. They say it holds 30 hours of charge and appears to charge via a detachable battery pack.
Next the Steam Frame (headset). This got my attention as Meta, with their Quest headsets, has dominated the gaming scene. My boy has one and is a lot of fun.
Its no understatement that the VR headset scene has exploded recently with the likes of Apple, Meta, Samsung and Google all having products in the scene. Now Valve has thrown their hat in the ring, and I am excited. This thing look sleek and smaller than some of the others on the market. It reminds me of the Ready Player One headset. While this can connect to other devices for use, it is being sold as a standalone system. It streams games via a wireless adapter that should provide a stable connection. Perhaps the most exciting bit of information is that it will use foveated streaming. This will use the eye trackers to focus performance on what the player is looking at directly and anything outside that area will be of lower quality, increasing performance, at least that is the expectation.
Now the big boy, the Steam Machine. Now this is a sleek looking bit of kit and has some what of a retro vibe. Valve stated this has similar performance to 6 Steam decks. Make of that what you will, but it seems vague to me.
It is clear this is meant to be aimed at the console gaming crowd but bringing PC superiority. While this clearly can used as a PC, I anticipate that this will be more of an entry level PC system and will likely be a player in the console market but more of a fun toy for the PC market. The specs are definitely mid-tier for PCs but should be able to provide ample gaming experience. It will of course run Steam OS but will allow for the use of an alternative OS if wished.
The specs can be found here. While connectivity appears decent I am saddened there are no Thundbolt ports and no audio jack pork. While the Thunderbolt I can do without, but I expect in modern hardware, the audio is a big issue for me. I know what your thinking “but you can use the USB-C ports”, yes I can. But some of my favourite audio hardware uses audio jack and this is unlikely to change soon.
Admittedly I more than likely won’t get the Steam Machine for myself as I prefer a traditional PC setup at the moment, I am interested in getting one for my son as a console replacement. I think its a great step in the right direction to making PC gaming less cumbersome.
The Steam Controller I almost definitely will get as the seamless connectivity I like the and I need a better controller for my PC gaming. This thing looks comfy and I am excited to get one.
The Steam Frame I will watch closely as I am currently weighing my options for a headset and feel this is what I am looking for, but want to wait and see what the flaws are.
Overall, Valve has dropped a huge bomb and they are not holding back a s they wish to have a stake in the console market by taking an extremely aggressive move. No date is set yet but they advise early 2026. I expect sometime late Feb to early March.
On the 6th November Rockstar made the announcement that the highly anticipated sequel to Grand Theft Auto V will be subject to yet another delay.
Now set to release on 19th November 2026, for many this delay is upsetting. However, when it comes to Rockstar, I for one do not mind the delays, as long as I am not 70 when this releases. The reality is that these delays are not a choice mad easily as they bare financial repercussions, though it can be argued Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, can afford these repercussions.
They made the following statement as apart of the announcement:
“Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.
We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.
