## "$400 with a controller. This would really send a message" One analyst on how Valve's Steam Machine could make the biggest impact on the games industry

Authored by eurogamer.net

To find out more, Eurogamer spoke to Rhyss Elliott, head of market analysis at video game industry analysis company Alinea Analytics.

From his point of view, the new Steam Machine may very well be a game changer.

"There are also so many Steam players who still use older components and want to upgrade, but cannot afford the rising prices.

The Steam Machine could be the answer - if the price is right.

"Valve also needs to set a price that trumps current-generation consoles while effectively marketing its use cases over traditional consoles.

For Elliott, the price point will be a real indicator of how the Steam Machine is perceived in this challenging market.

"In the end, the new Steam Machine won't outsell PlayStation or Nintendo hardware, but it doesn't have to. »

### Bizarre Epstein files reference to Trump, Putin, and oral sex with ‘Bubba’ draws scrutiny in Congress

Authored by advocate.com

Related: Trump attacks ‘lunatic’ Marjorie Taylor Greene in unhinged rant as Epstein scandal tightens around him.

Related: Trump (not drag queens) appears in Epstein files & DOJ told him months ago, The Wall Street Journal reports.

“Donald Trump spent his entire campaign — JD Vance, the MAGAverse — just talking about the Epstein files and promising their release,” he said. »

### How America's fisheries rebounded from collapse and overregulation

Authored by usatoday.com

How America's fisheries rebounded from collapse and overregulation An unlikely alliance saved U.S. fisheries from collapse – and made them more profitable.

Then, says charter boat captain Scott Hickman, “You would hate the sunrise, because you’re like, ‘This is going to suck.’”.

As commercial fishing profits have gone up, 94% of assessed fisheries in the United States are now sustainable, according to NOAA. »

### All MAGA Wanted Was the Epstein Files. Now They're Ignoring Them

Authored by wired.com

MAGA could care less about the latest document dump on disgraced financier and convicted sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein.

On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee released 20,000 documents from Epstein’s estate, a number of which directly reference president Donald Trump.

In one message from Epstein to author Michael Wolff, Epstein writes: “Of course he knew about the girls.”. »

### Norway says ‘mission accomplished’ on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes

Authored by electrek.co

In 2024, a staggering 88.9% of new cars sold in Norway were all-electric, a figure that has continued to climb in 2025.

This move is designed to target more expensive, luxury EVs, ensuring that the incentive benefits a broader range of consumers.

The proposed changes to Norway’s incentive program are a logical next step in this evolution. »

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