Quake is now Steam Deck Verified.

[ 06/01/2026 22:30 ] Read on engadget.com

Report Overview: The article is largely factual and neutral, describing a game’s compatibility status on specific devices. It contains minor speculative and slightly promotional language but no major manipulations. Only a small fraction of statements show mild bias or unsubstantiated speculation.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Quake / id Software / Bethesda (94)

Valve / Steam Deck / SteamOS ecosystem (92)

Xbox ROG Ally / other handheld devices (92)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Quake / id Software / Bethesda

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Appeal to authority / halo effect

Using reputation or status (e.g., ‘legendary’ studio) to positively frame the subject without providing supporting evidence.

Phrase: "the legendary id Software". This leans on id Software’s reputation to frame the news more positively, rather than just stating who developed the game.

Replace with neutral description: "the 1996 game from id Software".

If keeping evaluative language, add context: "the 1996 game from id Software, known for pioneering 3D shooters".

Appeal to emotion / mild promotional framing

Using emotionally positive or hype-like language to make the subject seem more exciting or important than strictly warranted by the facts.

Phrases: "As one of the OG boomer shooters, Quake still commands a sizable and passionate fan base" and "it's now available on just about every gaming platform imaginable." These emphasize nostalgia and enthusiasm and slightly exaggerate reach ("just about every" and "imaginable") without precise support.

Use more precise, neutral wording: "As an early first-person shooter, Quake still has an active fan base."

Quantify or narrow the claim: "it's now available on most major gaming platforms, including [list examples]" instead of "just about every gaming platform imaginable."

Unsubstantiated claims / mild exaggeration

Making broad claims without data or clear support.

Statement: "it's now available on just about every gaming platform imaginable." This is a broad, unverifiable claim unless platforms are listed or defined.

Specify platforms: "it's now available on PC, current consoles, and several handheld devices, including [examples]."

Qualify the statement: "it's now available on many modern gaming platforms" instead of "just about every gaming platform imaginable."

Speculation / narrative fallacy

Projecting a future narrative or outcome without clear evidence, implying a trend or inevitability.

Sentence: "so it wouldn't be surprising to have those verification checkmarks start to carry more weight in 2026." This speculates about future importance of verification without citing any concrete plans or data.

Reframe as possibility, not implied likelihood: "those verification checkmarks could become more important over time, depending on adoption of SteamOS devices."

Add basis for the speculation: "Given Valve’s stated plans to expand SteamOS to more devices, those verification checkmarks may become more significant in the coming years."

Or remove speculation entirely and end with the factual information about the upcoming device: "Valve's anticipated Steam Machine is due out some time early this year."

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