Gaming industry sees new hardware and curation platforms

The gaming industry continues to expand through new hardware and specialized content platforms. Steam Hype has officially launched as a new website dedicated to helping PC gamers navigate the high volume of daily releases on Steam. The platform utilizes human curation rather than algorithms to recommend titles, including deep dives into various RPG genres.

In hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been recognized as a top console choice following its 2025 debut. The hybrid system features magnetic Joy-Cons and a 7.9-inch LCD screen, supported by a growing library of exclusives such as Donkey Kong: Bananza and Pokémon: Pokopia. Additionally, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI has been noted as a significant entry in the handheld gaming market.