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Mafia 1 Remake Temporarily Exclusive on Steam

We learned that the PC version of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remake of the first part of the popular gangster series, will be a Steam's temporary exclusive title.

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Bart Woldanski

May 21, 2020

Mafia 1 Remake Temporarily Exclusive on Steam

Digital Dragons Event - Play a Few Dozen Indie Demos

The Digital Dragons India Celebration event has started on Steam. It enables us to play demo versions of almost 30 independent games. Additionally, streams with intriguing productions are constantly being held.

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Adrian Werner

May 14, 2020

Digital Dragons Event - Play a Few Dozen Indie Demos

Rumors About Steam's Loyalty Program

Pavel Djundik from Steam Database reported of plans to introduce a loyalty program on Steam. This would translate into the possibility to exchange points to obtain virtual items, but also discounts in Valve's store.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 11, 2020

Rumors About Steam's Loyalty Program

Steam Summer Sale 2020 Start Date Leaked

A leak appeared on the web, related to the start date of Steam Summer Sale 2020. According to Pavel Djundik from Steam Database we can expect promotions on Valve's platform at the turn of June and July.

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Agnes Adamus

May 11, 2020

Steam Summer Sale 2020 Start Date Leaked

Steam Wishlists Top 10 - Zero Dawn Horizon Enters the List

We present a new edition of the list of the most popular games on Steam wishlists. This week, the top 10 features a new title, a famous production from Guerrilla Games, Horizon Zero Dawn.

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Bart Swiatek

May 8, 2020

Steam Wishlists Top 10 - Zero Dawn Horizon Enters the List

Mafia 3 For Free on Steam

As part of the promotion organized by the publisher, 2K Games, Mafia III is available on Steam for free until May 7. So we have almost a week to play, and if we like it, we can buy it at a price reduced by 75%.

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Conrad Hazi

May 1, 2020

Mafia 3 For Free on Steam
Valve's Patent Suggests Steam Controller 2 is Being Developed

Valve's Patent Suggests Steam Controller 2 is Being Developed

A patent for a new controller from Valve has recently been published. It shows that the device will have replaceable buttons. Is this the new Steam Controller?

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Arkadiusz Strzala

April 14, 2020

Valve's Patent Suggests Steam Controller 2 is Being Developed

Steam Wishlists Top 10 - Dying Light 2 Takes Number 2 Spot

We present the next edition of the list of the most popular games on Steam wishlists. The second half of March and the beginning of April brought a lot of changes on the main list, mainly related to the launch of Doom Eternal, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord and Resident Evil 3.

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Bart Swiatek

April 6, 2020

Steam Wishlists Top 10 - Dying Light 2 Takes Number 2 Spot

Sea of Thieves Will be Coming to Steam

Although Sea of Thieves released more than two years ago, so far it has been vain to look for this title on Steam. However, the situation will change in the near future, as the game card appeared on the store.

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Christian Pieniazek

April 2, 2020

Sea of Thieves Will be Coming to Steam
Changes on Steam to Reduce Network Load

Changes on Steam to Reduce Network Load

Valve has made a change to Steam to reduce the network load of theplatform. The company also reminds of the settings that enable users to further reduce data consumption.

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Paul Wozniak

March 31, 2020

Changes on Steam to Reduce Network Load

Here's How to Easily Find Free Games on Steam

Thanks to SteamDB, you can check out the current and upcoming promotions for free games provided by Gabe Newell's platform in seconds. Two links are enough to do this.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

March 27, 2020

Here's How to Easily Find Free Games on Steam

Half-Life: Alyx Becomes the Most Popular VR Game in Steam's History

Half-Life: Alyx set a new activity record for VR games on Steam, achieving a score almost five times higher than the previous leader in this category.

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Adrian Werner

March 25, 2020

Half-Life: Alyx Becomes the Most Popular VR Game in Steam's History
Gabe Newell on the Origins of Steam and Steam Market

Gabe Newell on the Origins of Steam and Steam Market

In an interview with Edge magazine, Gabe Newell, the CEO of Valve Corporation, revealed how the idea of creating Steam came to be. He also said a bit about the inspirations for Steam Workshop and the birth of Team Fortress 2's item market.

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Milosz Szubert

March 23, 2020

Gabe Newell on the Origins of Steam and Steam Market
In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus

In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus

Valve presented a list of the most popular February releases on Steam. The list included a lot of games that left early access, as well as a lot of games debuting on the platform. No to mention the launch of Metro Exodus.

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Konrad Serafinski

March 22, 2020

In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus
In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus

In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus

Valve presented a list of the most popular February releases on Steam. The list included a lot of games that left early access, as well as a lot of games debuting on the platform. No to mention the launch of Metro Exodus.

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Konrad Serafinski

March 22, 2020

In February, Steam Was Ruled by Debutants and Metro Exodus

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Removed From Steam

In mysterious circumstances, the sale of Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition was blocked on Steam. The publisher hasn't issued any statement on this issue so far, but it is suspected that it may be related to the expiration of rights to one of the characters that appeared as a DLC.

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Conrad Hazi

March 22, 2020

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Removed From Steam

Steam Breaks Record For Number of Active Users. Again

We spend more time at home and apparently play more. This is shown by Steam stats, which continue to show an upward trend so that more records of the number of logged-in users are beaten. More than 22 million users were simultaneously using the application yesterday.

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Conrad Hazi

March 22, 2020

Steam Breaks Record For Number of Active Users. Again

Gabe Newell Comments on Competition From Epic Game Store

Gabe „Gaben” Newell commented on Steam's competition with Epic Games Store. He said that competition in the digital stores is necessary and beneficial for all, but criticized Apple's style approach and its „faceless bureaucrats” managing App Store.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 21, 2020

Gabe Newell Comments on Competition From Epic Game Store

GTA 4 Without Games for Windows - Free Update for Steam Users

As of today, owners of GTA IV or even just the Episodes from Liberty City add-on on Steam will receive a free upgrade to the Complete Edition. The agme will be back on sale on March 24.

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Paul Wozniak

March 19, 2020

GTA 4 Without Games for Windows - Free Update for Steam Users

Full Version of Steam's Interactive Recommender Goes Live

The full version of Interactive Recommender, i.e. an interactive advisor who analyses our preferences and recommends games that fit them, has launched on Steam. Over the last several months the project has been tested within Steam Labs.

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Adrian Werner

March 19, 2020

Full Version of Steam's Interactive Recommender Goes Live