After A Chaotic Launch, Steam Controller Reservations Will Open Tomorrow

May 7th, 2026 06:28 PM

Valve’s much-anticipated Steam Controller went on sale on Monday, May 4, and quickly sold out amid what many consider a chaotic launch. Payment processing errors at checkout prevented many customers from buying the controller before it went out of stock (which occurred in minutes), leaving frustrated players empty-handed. Valve has acknowledged this rough start and is going back to the drawing board to ensure the next wave of orders goes more smoothly. In a Steam post, Valve announced...

Step inside this modern rustic mountain home in the Blue Ridge Mountains

May 8th, 2026 07:05 AM

This exceptional modern rustic mountain home is nestled in the heart of The Lodges at Eagles Nest, a gated mountain community in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Meticulously designed by MossCreek, this residence offers its inhabitants a rare opportunity to experience elevated mountain living at its finest. On a beautifully landscaped homesite with layered mountain views, […] The post Step inside this modern rustic mountain home in the Blue Ridge Mountains appeared first on One Kindesign.

Longtime Mario developer Takashi Tezuka retiring as executive officer from Nintendo

May 8th, 2026 07:22 AM

According to Nintendo, Takashi Tezuka is retiring from his role as an executive officer. This little piece of news snuck in as part of the company’s financial results that were published today. Right now it’s unclear what Tezuka’s role is going forward. Tezuka won’t be an executive officer, but we can’t say for sure if he’s retiring from Nintendo entirely.... The post Longtime Mario developer Takashi Tezuka retiring as executive officer from Nintendo appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo (NTDOY) FY26 financial results overshadowed by dire FY27 forecast

May 8th, 2026 03:30 PM

Switch 2 price hikes, margin pressures, and conservative guidance cast a dark cloud over Nintendo's latest earnings release.

Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 5/7/26:

May 7th, 2026 06:32 PM

There are some solid free games for your Steam Deck this week, including Trash Goblin, Arranger, and more.

Still hoping to snag a Steam Controller after it sold out? You'll have to literally join a queue to get one

May 7th, 2026 09:54 PM

Been a bit of a week for the Steam Controller, 'ey? It launched earlier this week sans console, only for Valve and everyone else to find that it pretty much immediately sold out. Tech scarcity? Who could have seen that one coming, even for something as simple as a controller! That then resulted in some naughty people flogging them on eBay for at least double the price, but worry not intrepid purchaser, for Valve have shared details on how they plan to dole out the controller going forward. ...

Drawing Penny Arcade

May 7th, 2026 09:48 PM

I've posted another time lapse of the comic drawing process. This one is for Tattooine, the Maul comic strip we posted yesterday. If you like seeing how the sausage gets made, check it out below! 

Apple now requires verification for Education Store, adds Apple Watch with discounts

May 8th, 2026 10:00 AM

Apple is rolling out two changes to the Education Store in the United States and other countries. First, Apple now requires verification for all purchases made via the Education Store … so it’s no longer on the “honor system.” Meanwhile, Apple has added Apple Watch to the Education Store for the first time … more…