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Dota 2 fans left disappointed as TI 2025 fails to honor yearly tradition

It has been a while since Kez was released and he's not even in Captain's Mode yet.

Dot Esports

Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Windows Central

Valve billionaire Gabe Newell says "people talk s*** at me in chat, and about once a week people say, hey noob, uninstall the game" but "that's really about their enthusiasm" so he still plays Dota 2 "every day"

Even Gabe Newell isn't immune to being flamed in MOBAs

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Valve has introduced significant UI updates to Steam, and gamers are thanking 'Lord Gaben' yet again

Valve has improved its Steam client in one big update, with new additions to its user interface and accessibility, alongside several fixes.

TechRadar

Gaben admits playing Dota 2 ‘every day’ despite online toxicity

I was more excited about Gabe's "Welcome to The International" speech than the games that followed.

Dot Esports

Get those Steam Decks and Legion Go S handhelds updated because Valve's just released a metric ton of fixes in the latest client

How long has Valve been sitting on these?

PC Gamer

Valve just gave Steam a much-needed glow-up, with a client update finally adding users' long-requested features like UI scaling and more: "Thank you, Lord Gaben"

The platform is "easier to navigate" now

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I'm already dreaming about the Steam Deck 2, and the upgrade at the top of my wishlist is a sleeker, lighter form factor

Please Valve, make a handheld that's not as fatiguing to hold.

PC Gamer

The International 2025 opening ceremony: Schedule and how to watch

It's that time of the year again.

Dot Esports

With Silksong in our hands, Steam's new reigning wishlist kings are both kind of basket cases: The partially-released Deadlock and lawsuit lightning rod Subnautica 2

The heart wants what it wants.

PC Gamer

I’m sorry Lenovo, but the Legion Go 2’s starting price is obscene – our only hope now is for the Steam Deck 2

Lenovo has taken a step in the wrong direction with its pricing for the Lenovo Legion Go 2, and I fear the handheld may be dead on arrival.

TechRadar

Valve's 'Steam Frame' is looking more like a standalone VR headset to take on Meta Quest — what we know

Valve's mysterious 'Steam Frame' looks to be a standalone VR headset thanks to a new leak, and it's rumored to launch by the end of 2025 to take on Meta Quest headsets.

Tom’s Guide

CS2 community feels left out as Valve hands championship rings to Dota 2 TI winners

Will the CS2 community ever get accolades for their Major winners?

Dot Esports

Helldivers 2’s CEO talks potential Steam Deck support — but what about the Xbox Ally?

Helldivers 2’s CEO has spoken about potential Steam Deck support, sparking discussion about handheld gaming. But with no Xbox Play Anywhere or cross-progression, what does this mean for the Xbox Ally?

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Valve applies to use 'Steam Frame' as a trademark for a new console as speculation over a mythical next-gen Half-Life game continues

Could HLX be the ultimate launch title for the new Steam Frame?

TechRadar

Lenovo isn't done with Valve just yet – leaked Legion Go 2 images suggest SteamOS could be offered as a Windows 11 alternative

Lenovo is pushing its collaboration with Valve further, with SteamOS seemingly available on Legion Go 2 variants, based on leaked images.

TechRadar

32GB of RAM for gaming is more important than you think, and Valve's new Steam Hardware survey highlights that

32GB of RAM for PC gaming is gradually becoming more common, and Valve's latest Steam survey is a strong indication.

Tom’s Guide

How to refund Steam games — even after you've played them

Valve has one of the most generous refund policies in the games industry. Here’s how you can reclaim your cash on a title you no longer want.

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If you're like me and fell off Valve's other MOBA Deadlock, these last few months of updates are worth coming back for

Faster, frantic, fun.

Destructoid

Valve does nothing and wins, again, as Escape From Tarkov caves and announces Steam relase

It was only a matter of time.

Tom’s Hardware

UK Steam users must register a credit card to unlock game titles with adult content — UK’s Online Safety Act requires blocking minors from accessing mature content

Valve has started enforcing a new UK-only rule on Steam: If you want to browse or buy “mature” games, you’ll need to put a valid credit card on file.

Windows Central

Steam will comply with the UK's age verification rules without sending any of your data to third-parties — doing a better job than Xbox

Valve's Steam store will be complying (naturally) with the new age verification requirements in the UK Online Safety Act and doing it in a very sensible, less controversial manner.

TechRadar

Want to access mature games on Steam? You’ll need a credit card for that – but only in the UK

Valve is adapting Steam to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act, but in a way that shouldn't be a pain.

PC Gamer

Steam users in the UK who want 'mature game content' must now register a credit card on their accounts to prove they're old enough

Valve is taking a simple approach to the UK's Online Safety Act: You have a credit card, or you don't get in.

GamesRadar

Former FPS pro Shroud says Valve's Deadlock is already "one of the best games ever made" and it's "just a matter of time" until people realize

The shooter is still doing limited playtests

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