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The Latest Breaking News from Valve

As Steam's New & Trending chart gets flooded with demos, some devs worry that Valve's rework could be bad news for indie games

Demos popping up on the chart might mean less visibility for new indie games

GamesRadar · Jul 31, 2024

Valve now updating SteamOS to support popular DeckHD screen replacement— others may follow

Valve is updating SteamOS to fully support the DeckHD screen replacement for the original LCD Steam Deck, which predates Steam Deck OLED.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 30, 2024

Steam Deck modders rejoice: Valve is bringing third-party display mod support, which could open up more modding in the future

Steam Deck gets support for a third-party display mod - which is excellent news for future hardware and software mods.

TechRadar · Jul 29, 2024

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Steam is changing demos to be easier to find, easier to see, and easier to handle in your library

Just call them the demo-men.

PC Gamer · Jul 26, 2024

Steam and Half-Life Alyx could save PSVR 2’s bacon thanks to a new app

A PSVR 2 Steam app is set to launch in August, a day before Sony releases a PC adapter for its headset.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 26, 2024

Valve overhauls Steam demos to act more like full games, complete with user reviews and chart positions

This is based off continuous feedback from developers

GamesRadar · Jul 26, 2024

Across Activision, EA, and more, video game actors are striking for protection from AI: "Frankly, it’s stunning that these video game studios haven’t learned anything"

The strike will also include Insomniac, Disney, WB, and production companies that work with the likes of Ubisoft, Valve, and Bethesda

GamesRadar · Jul 25, 2024

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Indie developer behind 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rated shipbuilder argues that Steam's "free advertising" is worth the 30% cut

"Steam will probably still outsell everything else combined by 100x"

GamesRadar · Jul 25, 2024

Asus ROG Ally X review

Some big changes and a host of further tweaks have fixed the old flaws making this the handheld gaming PC to get.

PC Gamer · Jul 25, 2024

Is using a VPN on Steam a real-life cheat code?

Steam is the largest digital marketplace for PC games, and with different regional sales and prices, it can be tempting to use a VPN. But should you?

Tom’s Guide · Jul 25, 2024

Asus ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED: Which gaming handheld wins?

Which is the better PC gaming handheld to buy — the Asus ROG Ally X or Steam Deck OLED? The answer is complicated.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 24, 2024

Counter-Strike 2 Update Causes Controversy With Addition of a Single Crate in Dust 2

Valve has stirred up controversy across the Counter-Strike 2 community after an update that added new crates to the game's Dust 2 map.

Player One · Jul 24, 2024

Valve shuffles some crates around on beloved Counter-Strike map, some fans react like it shot Old Yeller: 'The more I think of this, the more upset I am'

Another one bites de_dust.

PC Gamer · Jul 23, 2024

Press x to skip: it’s time we retired the video game cutscene

Non-interactive cinematic sequences remove control from our hands at games’ most emotional moments. Can’t players be trusted to take part in stories?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

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Tom’s Guide · Jul 22, 2024

Steam Deck is the Nintendo Switch of PC gaming handhelds — it’s better than Asus ROG Ally X

The Asus ROG Ally X is damn good, but here's why I'd still recommend that you buy a Steam Deck.

PC Gamer · Jul 19, 2024

I don't play Counter-Strike 2, but I do follow this CS2 player dedicated to finding weird mistakes and 'bomb stuck' spots on Valve's maps

Duduck is so good at finding map mistakes that Valve is seeking his help.

PC Gamer · Jul 18, 2024

Team Fortress 2's summer update adds new maps, taunts, Unusual effects, and more 'security and stability improvements'

The summer update is live now, and it's a big one.

GamesRadar · Jul 18, 2024

25 years later, Counter-Strike co-creator says Valve has "done a great job" with the FPS icon, and he still regrets "not balancing some of the weapons, such as the AWP"

He was surprised y'all liked DE_Dust so much, too

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PC Gamer · Jul 18, 2024

Counter-Strike co-creator says he's happy they sold the game to Valve—'They have done a great job of maintaining the legacy'

"I regret not balancing some of the weapons, such as the AWP."

Windows Central · Jul 18, 2024

This fan-made Quake level is bigger than the original FPS' chapters, with brutal difficulty that makes Dark Souls look like Peppa Pig

The Immortal Lock is a gigantic custom level filled with cosmic horrors and punishing difficulty as the puzzles and combat are ramped up to eleven.

AnandTech · Jul 17, 2024

Crucial P310 NVMe SSD Unveiled: Micron's Play in the M.2 2230 Market

Hand-held gaming consoles based on notebook platforms (such as the Valve SteamDeck, ASUS ROG Ally, and the MSI Claw) are one of the fastest growing segments in the PC gaming market. The form-factor of such systems has created a demand for M.2 2230 NVMe SSDs. Almost all vendors have a…

GamesRadar · Jul 15, 2024

Leaked Valve data reveals it's smaller than most AAA developers, let alone publishers – and The Witcher 4 seemingly has 5x more staff than the entirety of Steam

Valve is punching far above its weight

PC Gamer · Jul 14, 2024

Court documents show that not only is Valve a fraction the size of companies like EA or Ubisoft, it's smaller than a lot of triple-A developers

According to improperly redacted documents from a recent lawsuit, Valve had 336 employees in 2021.

PC Gamer · Jul 11, 2024

'Not a hoax!'—Valve writers confirm the official Team Fortress 2 comic will continue, after over 7 years on ice

Oh Mann!

GamesRadar · Jul 11, 2024

Valve abruptly releases a new fighting game in the most Valve way possible: Inside a Dota 2 limited event

Sleet Fighter is a free to play brawler built into the latest Dota 2 expansion

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