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Valve's Steam Deck 2 Is Nowhere Near Its Release, But Here's Why It Is a Good Thing

The Steam Deck 2 is not releasing anytime soon, but there may actually be a silver lining to the long wait.

Player One · Nov 29, 2025

Epic Games' Tim Sweeney thinks game stores shouldn't bother with 'made with AI' labels — statement draws sharp criticism but is also ripe for misinterpretation.

Tim Sweeney states game stores should ditch "Made with AI" labels

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 29, 2025

Valve Bows to Kremlin: LGBTQ+ Solitaire Game Pulled from Russian Steam

Valve sparks outrage by removing the LGBTQ+ inclusive game Flick Solitaire from Steam in Russia, bowing to Kremlin censorship demands while Apple and Google refuse.

International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025

Valve's decision not to sell the Steam Machine at a loss 'isn't stupid' but it is 'peculiar' says Baldur's Gate 3 publishing boss

Wouldn't cheap Steam Machines get people spending on the Steam store?

PC Gamer · Nov 28, 2025

GOG shades Steam in support for horror game banned by Valve: "We've always believed that players should be able to choose the experiences that speak to them"

You can pre-order Santa Ragione's next game on the storefront

GamesRadar · Nov 28, 2025

Valve artist says that's "like saying food products shouldn't have their ingredients list" as Epic's Tim Sweeney and more call on Steam to drop the 'Made with AI' label

Steam's way of categorizing AI is causing debate

GamesRadar · Nov 28, 2025

Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney doubles down on his critique of Steam's AI disclosures: "I just hate to see Valve confiscate ever more opportunity from small developers…"

He argues the platform is "facilitating" review bombing

GamesRadar · Nov 28, 2025

Epic CEO slams Valve’s AI rules — says they fuel “cancel campaigns” and “review bombing”

Tim Sweeney criticises Steam’s AI disclosure policy, arguing it harms small developers and encourages review bombing. The discussion highlights wider concerns about AI in game development and its impact on creative roles.

Windows Central · Nov 27, 2025

Valve's "final decision" is that surreal horror game Horses will not be sold on Steam, despite the acclaimed studio behind it "likely closing" after sinking 2 years and $100,000 into it

"Our internal content review team discussed that extensively"

GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2025

As Valve confirms Steam Machine will be priced more like a PC than a console, Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead says its decision not to sell at a loss "isn't stupid," but it is "peculiar"

He argues that the loss will be offset by people buying more games on Steam

GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2025