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VR hardware maker Pimax has unveiled a new wireless headset alongside foveated streaming technology and updated controllers, drawing comparisons to Valve's own hardware direction. Coverage quips that Pimax is taking a page from Valve's playbook, with the design also likened to a taller version of a Steam Machine. The announcements suggest Pimax is pushing aggressively into high-end, PC-tethered VR accessories.

Version 1.0.6 of SC-Controller, the open-source tool for configuring gamepads like the Steam Controller, DualShock 4 and DualSense on Linux, has been released. Linux gaming communities are sharing the update, which continues support for controller configuration including under Wayland.

Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta build dated October 5th, which includes fixes affecting older CPUs along with further adjustments to Steam Input, the system handling controller support. The update is aimed at improving compatibility for players on aging hardware and refining controller behaviour. Gamers on forums are sharing the patch notes and discussing whether the older CPU fixes resolve long-standing performance issues.

Sous Raccoon, a cooking roguelite in which players control a raccoon trying to survive in an angry chef's kitchen, has been released on Steam. Gaming media in Japan, including AppBank, are reporting the launch, highlighting its mix of cooking and roguelite survival mechanics. The game's quirky premise is drawing attention among mobile and PC gaming fans.

The simulation game 'Woman Simulator' has been released on Steam, letting players experience the life of a housewife doing chores while being watched over by a tyrannical husband. The title is drawing attention for its dark take on domestic life, framing everyday housework under surveillance as the core gameplay premise.