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Valve registers a "STEAM FRAME" trademark for new computer hardware (lemmy.ml)

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Filed just yesterday, September 2nd 2025.

STEAM FRAME™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of computer hardware; computer networking hardware; computer peripherals; computer hardware and computer software for the reproduction, processing, and streaming of audio, video, data, text, and multimedia content.

https://uspto.report/TM/99370857

STEAM FRAME™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of computer game consoles for recreational game playing; video game consoles; video game accessories, namely, controllers for video games.

https://uspto.report/TM/99370861

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[-] urandom@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

I'm pretty sure this is for an AI robot that is meant to play our backlog games for us

[-] shifty@leminal.space 3 points 2 days ago

I don't have a videogame addiction... I have a videogame buying addiction.

[-] Hawke@lemmy.world 177 points 4 days ago

Framework + valve collaborating to release half-life 3 as a platform exclusive, confirmed!

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 31 points 3 days ago

Could you imagine if they release HL3 as a Linux exclusive? That'd satisfy me to no end. I don't like exclusivity, but it'd be so fun to watch the chaos.

[-] Nilz@sopuli.xyz 20 points 3 days ago

I used to be annoyed at Github projects that were Linux only but didn't mention it. Now I'm annoyed at Github projects that are Windows only but don't mention it.

[-] addie@feddit.uk 9 points 3 days ago

The app that you've always wanted, or at least, close enough so that you can tweak it and maybe submit a PR! Except of course that it's written in .NET and uses WinForms for its UI. Bastards.

In some ways, I'm a bit envious of Windows for having a standardised UI toolkit, even if it's terrible. Linux has a selection that are each flawed in their own way. I think the last time I enjoyed writing UI code was on the Amiga 1200, and that wasn't yesterday.

[-] Metju@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

uses WinForms for it's UI

Sounds like a project I wouldn't want to contribute to 😆

Source: spent a couple years maintaining a product written in that PoS framework

[-] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 45 points 4 days ago

Half-Life 3 to be exclusive to Samsung Frame TVs, confirmed!

[-] Artopal@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

That's what I'm hoping, too. A collaboration between Valve and Framework, with iFixit for good measure. I'm expecting that the processor and motherboard will be custom designed, but I'm also hoping that the hardware will be repairable and upgradable.

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[-] krunklom@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 days ago

Deck -> frame -> veranda?

[-] hperrin@lemmy.ca 85 points 3 days ago

Considering the Steam Deck is not a deck, and the Valve Index is not an index, I’m assuming this is not a frame.

Oh wait, Steam Controller.

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 days ago

Steam Machine was a 10/10 name for an unfortunately failed product :(

[-] urandom@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Mine did not, and still does not, produce any steam :(

[-] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Have you tried filling it with water?

[-] Scio@lemmy.world 29 points 3 days ago

Surely it's a mechsuit?

[-] spamspeicher@feddit.org 43 points 3 days ago

My guess: Valve is partnering with IBM. They are bringing the mainframe to the masses, with SteamOS preinstalled.

They are probably inspired by the guy who bought a mainframe and put it in his parents basement.

[-] dreadbeef@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 points 3 days ago

[-] iamdefinitelyoverthirteen@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

That looks like the signature of a psychopath.

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[-] randomaside@lemmy.dbzer0.com 80 points 4 days ago

Honestly I'm ecstatic to see more Valve hardware. They're setting the target for hardware for game developers which means a better experience for us all.

PC Game Developers will know they need to get they're game running on deck (and now FRAME) if they want to hit the maximum size audience. Nvidia currently owns PC gaming but they're not good stewards of the PC gaming ecosystem anymore (nor is Microsoft).

I really have no interest in title's that beg me to run buggy builds on a $2000 graphics card that is less than 2 years old to be "playable". (Looking squarely at unreal engine 5 games)
I have no interest in GPUs that cost 200% the cost of the rest of the PC.

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

I want AMD apus to dominate the space. I want Linux to empower them. I am tired and TBH my next gaming PC is going to end up running Kazeta.org at this rate.

Thank you for coming to my TEDex talk

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[-] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 47 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Frames -> Glasses -> new VR headset?

PS: Whatever you call it, please Steam Controller 2, it's been too long 🥲

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[-] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 56 points 4 days ago

Steam machines was a better name to be honest. I'm sad that effort withered and died.

[-] highball@lemmy.world 41 points 4 days ago

GabeCube was good enough for me.

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[-] northendtrooper@lemmy.ca 45 points 4 days ago

Seems like we're getting one step close to a full fledge SteamOS. I'm guessing they want to sell pre-builts before releasing the OS?

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[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 25 points 3 days ago

Valve is building psychic robots remote piloted by orphans.

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[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

They need to get better marketing people. "Gonna go play a game on my frame" just sounds silly.

[-] dev_null@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I'd rather play on my deck instead

[-] Psythik@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I don't understand why they didn't stick with the piping metaphor when naming things. You know, Valve, Steam... The Steam Deck should have been called "Boiler".

[-] catnip@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 days ago

kettle

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[-] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago

My bet is a new cloud gaming platform.

[-] Decq@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

Would they really? Feels like that market is pretty saturated already. Unless they do something unique with it. But then again it would be great for the steam deck.

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[-] Fleur_@aussie.zone 14 points 3 days ago

Is there a reason valve calls all their products "steam something" as opposed to "valve something" ?

[-] Magnum@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 3 days ago

Valve is the company, it let's out steam

[-] SilverCode@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 days ago

There was the Valve Index

[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 21 points 3 days ago

Probably more brand recognition with Steam than Valve, I assume.

[-] Killer_Tree@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 days ago

A Valve is a mechanism used to regulate and control the release of Steam?

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 15 points 3 days ago

I would guess it's to indicate heavy association with the Steam client/service. Valve could make other products (I know they're working on human brain interface stuff), but if it's called "Steam..." you can easily identify it's in the gaming line for use with Steam.

[-] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 11 points 3 days ago

I am hoping this ends up being a PC hardware ecosystem, where each component is a cartridge or LEGO brick. Just pull out the power supply, RAM, GPU, or CPU, and slot in another, without worrying about breaking something or technical details. No need to dig your paws into the flesh of the machine and hope your rocket surgery skills are up to the task.

[-] Patches@ttrpg.network 39 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Serious question: Have you ever built a PC?

Because it really isn't rocket appliances. I would venture your average 12 year old could do it, and has done it given a YouTube tutorial.

All of the connectors only fit one way, and they are all uniquely shaped/sized.

More expensive, Proprietary hardware, sounds like a nightmare for all involved.

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