In multiplayer games, interaction with other players obviously plays one of the biggest roles in building gameplay satisfaction. However, it seems that the course of this interaction differs depending on the platform.

The Steam Machine theoretically makes sense for how I want to game. I get to bring all of my PC games with me and play on whichever screen I like. And if it's anything like the Steam Deck, I should be able to modify it rather easily to access not just my Steam library, but also services like Game Pass and the Epic Games Store.

RealNetworks has released its RealOne streaming media player for the Pocket PC. The company also extended its distribution deal with Compaq so that the computer maker will include RealOne in all of its iPAQ Pocket PC devices. The software is designed to ...