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Star Wars: Outlaws Launches on Steam. Version 1.4 Removes Stealth Requirement From Almost All Mission Objectives

Star Wars: Outlaws Launches on Steam. Version 1.4 Removes Stealth Requirement From Almost All Mission Objectives

The major 1.4 update to Star Wars: Outlaws removes the stealth requirement from almost all missions. The developers want to give players more freedom.

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Martin Bukowski

November 22, 2024

Star Wars: Outlaws Launches on Steam. Version 1.4 Removes Stealth Requirement From Almost All Mission Objectives
U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell

U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell

U.S. Senator Mark Warner has written a letter to Valve demanding a more intensive fight against extremist content on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

November 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell
„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles

„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles

A new Anti-Defamation League report accuses Valve of tolerating extremist and hate-spreading content on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

November 15, 2024

„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles
Steam Won't Run on Windows 7 and 8 Anymore. Changes Also Affected Older macOS Versions

Steam Won't Run on Windows 7 and 8 Anymore. Changes Also Affected Older macOS Versions

The latest version of the Steam client doesn't support Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. Users must upgrade to at least Windows 10 to continue using Valve's platform.

hardware & software

Zbigniew Woznicki

November 13, 2024

Steam Won't Run on Windows 7 and 8 Anymore. Changes Also Affected Older macOS Versions
Steam Game Recording is Now Available to Everyone. Valve Finally Abandons Older Windows

Steam Game Recording is Now Available to Everyone. Valve Finally Abandons Older Windows

Steam already allows all users to record and quickly capture game clips. The update also marks the possible end of Windows 7 and 8 support.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 6, 2024

Steam Game Recording is Now Available to Everyone. Valve Finally Abandons Older Windows
Mirthwood Launches as Open-World RPG Life Sim for Stardew Valley and Fantasy Fans

Mirthwood Launches as Open-World RPG Life Sim for Stardew Valley and Fantasy Fans

Tonight, Mirthwood, an RPG designed to simulate life in a magic-filled fantasy land, will be released on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

November 6, 2024

Mirthwood Launches as Open-World RPG Life Sim for Stardew Valley and Fantasy Fans
Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Steam Compared to Other Paid EA Games. RPG From BioWare Ranks High

Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Steam Compared to Other Paid EA Games. RPG From BioWare Ranks High

How did Dragon Age: The Veilguard do on Steam? Data from Valve's platform shows how much interest the latest game from BioWare and Electronic Arts is having on PC.

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Adrian Werner

November 4, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Steam Compared to Other Paid EA Games. RPG From BioWare Ranks High
RDR on PC is Near-Perfect Port. Steam's 93% Rating Speaks Volumes; Price Remains Gamers’ Only Critique

RDR on PC is Near-Perfect Port. Steam's 93% Rating Speaks Volumes; Price Remains Gamers’ Only Critique

PC gamers can breathe a sigh of relief. The PC port of Red Dead Redemption didn't disappoint and is the best release of the hit Rockstar Games studio.

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Adrian Werner

October 30, 2024

RDR on PC is Near-Perfect Port. Steam's 93% Rating Speaks Volumes; Price Remains Gamers’ Only Critique
What is Steam Inventory Helper and is It Safe?

What is Steam Inventory Helper and is It Safe?

In this article, we examine a tool called Steam Inventory Helper, describe its use, and answer a question related to its security.

hardware & software

Christian Pieniazek

October 29, 2024

What is Steam Inventory Helper and is It Safe?
Valve Will Let Governments Tax Virtual Trading on Steam

Valve Will Let Governments Tax Virtual Trading on Steam

Valve is said to be preparing to introduce an option that will allow local tax authorities to charge a fee on Steam item transactions.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 23, 2024

Valve Will Let Governments Tax Virtual Trading on Steam
Bohemia Interactive Sold 174 Copies of Arma 2 on Day One on Steam. 15 Years Later, the Czechs Reflect on „the Power of Digital Distribution”

Bohemia Interactive Sold 174 Copies of Arma 2 on Day One on Steam. 15 Years Later, the Czechs Reflect on „the Power of Digital Distribution”

The CEO of Bohemia Interactive revealed the sales statistics of the studio's games on Steam. In doing so, he noted how strong digital distribution is.

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Martin Bukowski

October 21, 2024

Bohemia Interactive Sold 174 Copies of Arma 2 on Day One on Steam. 15 Years Later, the Czechs Reflect on „the Power of Digital Distribution”
Valve Removes App Form Steam That Allows Access to Epic Games Store and GOG on Steam Deck

Valve Removes App Form Steam That Allows Access to Epic Games Store and GOG on Steam Deck

The Junky Store will not be coming to Steam Deck in app form, despite Valve's initial approval.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 16, 2024

Valve Removes App Form Steam That Allows Access to Epic Games Store and GOG on Steam Deck
Valve Distinguishes Information for Players: You Buy a License, Not a Game

Valve Distinguishes Information for Players: You Buy a License, Not a Game

Valve listened to the California “recommendation” and now reports that “a purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam”.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 11, 2024

Valve Distinguishes Information for Players: You Buy a License, Not a Game
Playing Black Ops 2 on Steam is Dangerous, Players Recommend Refund. “I Would've Just Given All My Information to Hackers”

Playing Black Ops 2 on Steam is Dangerous, Players Recommend Refund. “I Would've Just Given All My Information to Hackers”

Buying older games on Steam can sometimes be problematic, but thankfully, players are always quick to speak up and warn others about potential issues.

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Maciej Bogusz

October 11, 2024

Playing Black Ops 2 on Steam is Dangerous, Players Recommend Refund. “I Would've Just Given All My Information to Hackers”
Ubisoft Games Set to Launch on Steam from Day One. The Company Admits Big Mistake from 5 Years Ago

Ubisoft Games Set to Launch on Steam from Day One. The Company Admits Big Mistake from 5 Years Ago

Ubisoft is backtracking on a decision it made in 2019. The company has announced that all its new games will be coming to Steam on launch day.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

September 26, 2024

Ubisoft Games Set to Launch on Steam from Day One. The Company Admits Big Mistake from 5 Years Ago
Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time

Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time

Steam is rapidly growing in size. Last weekend, more than 38 million players played on Valve's platform simultaneously for the first time.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 23, 2024

Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts Fans Unhappy with Multiplayer as Optional Paid DLC

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts Fans Unhappy with Multiplayer as Optional Paid DLC

The developers of the strategy Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts have gotten under the skin of their fans. All because of the inclusion of multiplayer exclusively in paid DLC.

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Adrian Werner

August 8, 2024

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts Fans Unhappy with Multiplayer as Optional Paid DLC
Stormgate's Poor Launch; Players Disappointed With RTS From Blizzard Veterans

Stormgate's Poor Launch; Players Disappointed With RTS From Blizzard Veterans

Stormgate, an RTS from the co-developers of Warcraft 3 and StarCraft 2, scored a disappointing release in Steam Early Access. The game is getting poor activity scores and mixed reviews.

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Adrian Werner

August 1, 2024

Stormgate's Poor Launch; Players Disappointed With RTS From Blizzard Veterans
Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity

Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity

A new study may confirm players' old suspicions that trading virtual items in the Counter-Strike series, among others, is a front for money launderers.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 25, 2024

Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity
New Version of Kaiserpunk, a Unique City Builder and Grand Strategy Mix, Enters Testing

New Version of Kaiserpunk, a Unique City Builder and Grand Strategy Mix, Enters Testing

The Overseer Games team announced the testing of Kaiserpunk, a game in the style of Anno and Europa Universalis that will combine a city builder with game mechanics from the grand strategy genre.

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Adrian Werner

July 18, 2024

New Version of Kaiserpunk, a Unique City Builder and Grand Strategy Mix, Enters Testing