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Remember when Mastercard pressured Steam to remove a bunch of NSFW games? The FTC says that's not cool—sort of

The FTC warned Mastercard, PayPal, and others against denying consumers the right to buy what they want, saying that "access to such infrastructure and services is essential for Americans’ participation in everyday commerce."

Garry's Mod creator partners with Valve in deal that ensures games made in his sandbox gem's new successor can be sold royalty-free on Steam: "It's just waiting for us now"

Garry's Mod creator partners with Valve in deal that ensures games made in his sandbox gem's new successor can be sold royalty-free on Steam: "It's just waiting for us now"

Garry Newman is paying forward the opportunities he's received

Xbox adding Copilot AI to consoles is "horrible in so many different ways," says former Valve dev who worked on Half-Life and Left 4 Dead

Xbox adding Copilot AI to consoles is "horrible in so many different ways," says former Valve dev who worked on Half-Life and Left 4 Dead

"Do you hate yellow paint in games telling you where to go? Hang on, Xbox has something for you"

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New Steam update finally addresses huge disparity in regional prices between countries "to help developers price games in 35 currencies and 4 region groups worldwide"

Valve was previously under fire as regional prices were sometimes 20-30% more expensive than their USD equivalents

All CS2 competitive maps and active duty map pool (Updated 2026)

Every competitive and active duty map in CS2, explained.

PvE in Deadlock? Leaker suggests it’s right around the corner and it’s ‘1:1 Risk of Rain’

Not just a MOBA, it seems.

Former Half-Life 2 writer calls out Epic CEO Tim Sweeney over layoffs, says Valve boss Gabe Newell is "better" than him at making "as much money as possible," anyway

Sweeney's reply is likely imminent

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Valve veteran slams Tim Sweeney and Epic Games for laying off 1000 people while making 'as much money as possible… and hey Tim, Gabe's better at that than you'

Valve veteran slams Tim Sweeney and Epic Games for laying off 1000 people while making 'as much money as possible… and hey Tim, Gabe's better at that than you'

"I worked my ass off at Valve, and I could retire today. I made more money than I'll ever make."

Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible

Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible

The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace.

Valve Writer Erik Wolpaw Tests AI in Games: Could Generative Tech Transform Player Reactions?

Valve Writer Erik Wolpaw Tests AI in Games: Could Generative Tech Transform Player Reactions?

Valve's Erik Wolpaw explores using AI to make in-game characters react dynamically, enhancing player experiences without replacing human game writers.

Half-Life 2 writer says Valve devs have "been looking" at gen AI for help with video game writing: "It's the one place where I feel like AI is worth investigating"

Half-Life 2 writer says Valve devs have "been looking" at gen AI for help with video game writing: "It's the one place where I feel like AI is worth investigating"

He's "not worried about AI taking over creative writing," though

Dota 2 Patch 7.41 removes Facets amid ESL One Birmingham 2026 action

Dota 2 Patch 7.41 removes Facets amid ESL One Birmingham 2026 action

Huge changes in the middle of a major LAN tournament.

With rumors pointing to Meta's next VR headset using pricey Micro-OLED displays, Valve's Steam Frame could score an open goal with gamers

With rumors pointing to Meta's next VR headset using pricey Micro-OLED displays, Valve's Steam Frame could score an open goal with gamers

It's being rumored that Meta's next VR headset will use micro-OLED displays, which likely puts it at a more expensive price point than Valve's Steam Frame.

'Golden goose' indie games get Gabe Newell's attention, says Steam expert: 'You're like a little goblin that has a magical power to turn straw into gold'

'Golden goose' indie games get Gabe Newell's attention, says Steam expert: 'You're like a little goblin that has a magical power to turn straw into gold'

"He will say to you, 'oh god, please spin these wishlists into gold.'"

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"Gabe cannot buy yachts with wishlists": Steam expert begs devs to make the most of their hit games, because to Valve "you're like a little goblin that has a magical power to turn straw into gold"

Behold, a man – a man with a need for Steam sales

Tom’s Hardware

Valve adds early Steam Machine support in SteamOS 3.8 — latest update brings performance gains, better controller support, and desktop improvements

SteamOS 3.8.0 preview introduces early Steam Machine support while delivering performance upgrades, improved VRR, and broader handheld compatibility

Major industry survey finds that, surprise surprise, 9/10 game devs think generative AI use should be more fully disclosed on Steam

But "in the near future, players will no longer care and then we won't disclose it anymore."

Valve's new SteamOS update adds much-requested features to Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go S – sets the stall for Steam Machine, too

Your SteamOS handheld just got the enhancements and fixes it needed

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Valve's Steam Machine gets its first support update ahead of launch via SteamOS preview 3.8.0 — and it includes one major fix I've been waiting for

The Steam Machine could be closer than we expected after its recent delay, as Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview for initial hardware support.

Big update to SteamOS improves support for non-Valve handhelds, newer platforms, discrete GPUs, and Steam Machine

Wayland has also arrived.

Counter-Strike 2 introduces the game's biggest shake-up in years: Now when reloading, you lose all the mag's remaining ammo

"As a chronic reloader I'm terrified."

The Steam Spring Sale 2026 kicks off with discounts on thousands of games of every type

Spring won't be sprung until tomorrow, but the Steam Spring Sale is live today.

Valve thinks reloading in Counter-Strike 2 needed "higher stakes" after 27 years, so early reloads now delete all leftover ammo in a clip

Instead of being "dumped back into an essentially endless reserve supply"

International Business Times

Steam Spring Sale 2026 Kicks Off Today: Deep Discounts on AAA Hits, Indie Favorites Through March 26

Valve Corp.'s Steam platform launched its annual Spring Sale on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. KST), offering discounts across thousands of titles ranging from blockbuster AAA games to beloved indies and multiplayer experiences.

Valve changes how weapon reloads work in CS2 update

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