Tech blogger criticized Steam Machine, memory crisis destroyed the consumer sector - the most interesting news for June 23

A brief digest of everything that happened in the entertainment industry around the world over the last day.

• Memory crisis destroyed the consumer sector: in the second quarter, prices for RAM and SSD modules increased by almost 90%. Manufacturers have almost completely switched to serving data centers and the AI sector
• "A device for those who want to chip in for Gabe Newell's yacht." A tech blogger criticized Steam Machine. The device has too low performance for its price
• "AI bubble" close to collapse? An insider expects RAM prices to crash and AMD video cards to be released in 2027. At the same time, Moore's Law is Dead predicts a decrease in RAM prices within 18 months
• 8BitDo announced a keyboard and wireless gamepad in the style of a transparent blue Nintendo 64. Even 30 years after its release, the console still has many fans
• PC gamers are already "downloading" the beta version of Grand Theft Auto VI, but instead of the desired game, they get viruses. The release of the new part of the franchise is expected in November of this year, but so far only on consoles
• Switch 2 couldn't handle one of the modes of the updated version of Devil May Cry 5. But the game on the Nintendo console looks better than the PlayStation 4 version
• Pre-orders for Steam Machine have opened in Russia. Prices put Valve's device on par with gaming laptops and "Zhiguli". A model with a 2 terabyte drive will cost up to 190 thousand rubles
• Russian RTS became one of the main hits of the June "Games to Be" festival — Valve named the 50 most popular demos. Many players wanted to explore Dust Front RTS
• Analysts are surprised that Steam Machine didn't cost more, and are confident that PS6 and Project Helix prices will start from $1000. The device's price reflects real production costs, not a marketing strategy
• Path of Exile 2 fans no longer need to download build files — developers have introduced a new feature for PC and console players. PoE 2 players can now easily "subscribe" to a build