Send us a textWe dig into Valve’s new Steam Machine, controller, and VR headset and weigh whether Steam can finally crack the living room. Then we unpack COD Black Ops backlash, indie momentum in the Game Awards, a candid look at inmate remote‑work programs, and GameStop’s odd “trade anything” day.• holiday check‑in and concert recap• kitchen mandolin cautionary tale• Steam Machine specs, price, and positioning• Linux usability and console market education• portability, ecosystem play, and emulation talk• COD campaign controversy and identity drift• indie studios dominating awards and mindshare• streamer cycles versus game longevity• inmate remote‑work program, restitution, reentry• GameStop trade anything rules and reactionsMake sure you follow us on all socials TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, Carolina Otakus for everything https://www.carolinaotakus.com/