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

Adrian Werner, 19 November 2024, 03:55

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

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

Adrian Werner, 15 November 2024, 05:56

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

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

Zbigniew Woznicki, 13 November 2024, 01:49

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.

White Steam Deck OLED is Coming. Valve Presented Handheld's Limited Edition

Zbigniew Woznicki, 12 November 2024, 04:49

Valve revealed a limited Steam Deck OLED edition. The device has the same specifications as the standard 1 TB OLED but stands out in appearance. We also know the price.

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

Jacob Blazewicz, 06 November 2024, 06:31

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.

Valve Finally Fixes Team Fortress 2 Bug After 17 Years. Fans Will Have to Get Used to „New” Scout

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 October 2024, 05:13

A new patch for Team Fortress 2 has removed a visual bug that has been present in the game since its 2007 release.

Tim Sweeney Accuses Apple of Copying From Valve, Microsoft and Epic. Company Wants to Create New Gaming App

Zbigniew Woznicki, 24 October 2024, 05:36

Tim Sweeney has criticized a new idea that is set to appear in the App Store. The leaks paint a picture of a gaming app from Apple, heavily inspired by the features of either Steam or Xbox.

Valve Will Let Governments Tax Virtual Trading on Steam

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 October 2024, 11:05

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

Valve Is Planning Something Special for Half-Life 2's 20th Anniversary, Suggests Heavy Traffic on Steam

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 October 2024, 03:47

Valve is busily updating the „test” version of Half-Life 2, which seems to confirm a sizable update for the 20th anniversary of the release of the iconic FPS.

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

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 October 2024, 04:05

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

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

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 October 2024, 10:54

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

How to Play WoW on Steam Deck in 2024. Full Guide

Maciej Bogusz, 08 October 2024, 01:46

The Steam Deck is a fantastic device that lets you play many games from your Steam library. But did you know you can also run World of Warcraft on this handheld? Here’s how to do it.

CS2 Fixes Legs, But Players Are Left Disappointed by Latest Update

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 October 2024, 05:11

Counter-Strike 2 finally received a major update. It's just a shame that most of the changes are minor, and the new battle pass has severely annoyed players.

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

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 September 2024, 01:17

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

Will Deadlock Be Free to Play (F2P)

Damian Gacek, 29 August 2024, 03:47

Many players wonder if Deadlock will be free to play (F2P). We will try to answer this question in this article.

Deadlock is Crashing and Shows Errors, Many Players Have Problems

Aleksander Kartasinski, 27 August 2024, 02:01

If you were able to get an invite for Deadlock, you still might be unpleasantly surprised by crashes or error messages. Here we try to analize the reasons for those problems.

How to Get Deadlock Invite to Join Playtest

Damian Gacek, 26 August 2024, 05:41

Many people would like to test Deadlock, the newest Valve game. You have to be invited though.

Deadlock (Valve) - Console (Xbox, PS5, PS4) Release

Damian Gacek, 26 August 2024, 01:32

In this guide we will tell you all about console release of Deadlock, an upcoming Valve game.

CS2's Iconic Dust 2 Map Gets Small Change with Huge Gameplay Impact

Martin Bukowski, 24 July 2024, 04:19

Dust 2, one of the most popular maps for Counter-Strike 2, received a minor update. The change, however, could have quite an impact on the game's balance.

Although Steam is a Giant, Valve is Smaller Than Many AAA Developers. The Company Employs Surprisingly Few People

Martin Bukowski, 15 July 2024, 02:17

From documents linked to Valve's lawsuit by the Wolfire Games studio, we learned how many employees are hired by the owner of Steam. The number is surprisingly small.

Valve Pleases and Annoys Team Fortress 2 Fans. Bot Hunt Continues, DLC for Funko Fusion Is on the Way

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 July 2024, 04:06

Bots and their creators are in trouble in Team Fortress 2, to the delight of fans. Less widespread enthusiasm was generated by the announcement of the debut of the game's characters in another production.

Steam Received New, Very Useful Feature. From Now on You'll Easily Record Your Gameplay

Marcin Przala, 27 June 2024, 02:43

A new, expanded gameplay recording feature arrived on Steam - for now in beta. What is more important, the functionality is compatible with Steam Deck and supports all games, even those outside the official library.

Steam Introduced Official Support for Advanced Paid Access to Games

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 April 2024, 06:47

Steam received small updates, including support for advanced access to games for preorder purchases and a minor but useful improvement to Steam Family Sharing.

Valve’s Cult Shooter Received „Modern Update.” Team Fortress 2 Fans Can Expect Big Performance Boost

Adrian Werner, 22 April 2024, 01:37

The iconic Team Fortress 2 received an update that improves performance and enhances targeting in the game.

Steam Families Is Valve's New Proposal for Sharing Game Accounts, Though With a Few Limitations

Maciej Gaffke, 19 March 2024, 01:40

Starting today on Valve's platform, we can use the „Steam Families” feature. However, this novelty may not appeal to everyone.

Private Games, New Shopping Cart, and Longer Launch Discounts. Steam With More Updates

Jacob Blazewicz, 06 March 2024, 04:50

Steam is introducing a long-tested feature for private games and doubles the length of time for which a game's launch discount can last.

Steam Achieved New Record of Active Players. Previous One Didn’t Even Last Two Months

Kamil Kleszyk, 05 March 2024, 03:21

Less than two months were enough for another record of active players to be set on Steam. The previous result was beaten by more than half a million simultaneously logged-in users.

Steam Takes on Games Faking Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Other Hits

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2024, 23:59

The success of Helldivers 2 and Palworld has been exploited by dishonest developers who have tried to sell their games as these and other well-known productions.

CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 January 2024, 02:52

Trading virtual items in Counter-Strike is a vein of gold for Valve. Players spent nearly $1 billion on this alone in 2023.

Fan Remake of TF2 on Source 2 Deleted After DMCA From Valve

Kamil Kleszyk, 12 January 2024, 07:17

It's no fun being DMCA'd. Being on the target of many gamers, the fan projects Team Fortress 2 and Portal 64 have officially ended. The reason for the cancellation of development in both cases was Valve.

Valve Has Updated Steam’s Policy on Artificial Intelligence. Bittersweet News for Developers

Kamil Kleszyk, 10 January 2024, 07:12

Valve will ask developers to reveal how their games use artificial intelligence.

Sims and Strategies Steam Sale. Festival of Capitalism and Economy Begins

Maciej Gaffke, 09 January 2024, 05:54

The Festival of Capitalism and Economy has started on Steam. It lets us purchase many strategy and simulation games at lower prices. This is the first such event prepared by Valve this year.

Steam Set New Record of Active Players. Previous One Was Nearly Year Old

Adrian Werner, 08 January 2024, 07:19

It took almost a year, but Steam has finally set a new record for the number of concurrent players.

Baldur's Gate 3 Was the Biggest New Bestseller on Steam in 2023

Jacob Blazewicz, 05 January 2024, 04:58

Steam has had a record year, but barely ten most popular games, with Baldur's Gate 3 leading the way, are responsible for most of the sales revenue.

End of CSGO Era; Valve Finally Abandons the Game After 10 Years

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 January 2024, 04:32

Valve has kept its word. After more than a decade, support for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which had already been replaced by CS 2, has ended.

Cyberpunk 2077 Among Top Earning Steam Games of 2023

Adrian Werner, 28 December 2023, 04:37

Valve has released a list of the highest-grossing games on Steam this year. Among the top earners was Cyberpunk 2077.

Valve is Testing Private Games on Steam; Hide Inconvenient Titles From Your Friends

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 December 2023, 02:57

Steam finally lets you test a feature that will help you hide embarrassing games from your library from your friends.

Steam to Expand Parental Control Options [Update: New Details]

Marcin Przala, 13 December 2023, 04:12

According to creator of SteamDB, developers at Valve are currently working on expanding the parental control options on Steam, which will add two useful features.

Steam Announces Sale and Event Calendar for Q2 2024

Maciej Gaffke, 11 December 2023, 15:00

We've already learned the dates of all the festivals and other major events that will take place during the first half of 2024 on Steam. The platform has announced the dates of six more events scheduled for the second quarter.

Gabe Newell to Testify on Steam's Alleged Monopolistic Practices

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 November 2023, 06:23

Gabe Newell will have to go to court in person to testify about „Steam's monopolistic practices.” Valve's chief executive wanted to avoid this.

Valve Accidentally Reveals Left 4 Dead Prototype in New Problematic CS 1.6 Update

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 November 2023, 07:15

Counter-Strike 1.6 has received news in Half-Life's anniversary update. The patch annoys players with bugs, but also includes a secret gift: a Left 4 Dead prototype.

Valve Keeps on Patching Half-Life; Age-old Bug Removed

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 November 2023, 04:56

It didn't end with one update. Half-Life received three more hotfixes, and the last one removed a bug that has annoyed fans for the past 25 years.

Portal 2 Gets 8-hour Prequel With New Campaign

Adrian Werner, 21 November 2023, 07:00

The upcoming Portal: Revolution, the unofficial prequel to Portal 2, will offer an eight-hour story campaign.

Prices in Argentina and Turkey Increased by Up to 4298%: 'End of Steam in These Countries'

Maciej Gaffke, 21 November 2023, 06:00

Argentine and Turkish users of Steam cannot be satisfied with the removal of their currency on the platform. As of today, they have to pay significantly more for video games.

Half-Life Gets Big Update for 25th Anniversary [Update: Weekend Success]

Adrian Werner, 19 November 2023, 21:52

Valve is lavishly celebrating Half-Life's 25th birthday. You can get the game for free on Steam and it received an update with new content and many improvements.

CS2 Finally Opens Up to Community Maps

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 November 2023, 04:20

Counter-Strike 2 has received an update that will enabled you to play on fan-made maps and no longer confuse birds with grenades on Inferno.

Hackers Took Over Developer Accounts on Steam; They Gained Little, but Valve Finally Acted

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 October 2023, 16:06

Developers releasing games on Steam will have to adopt further security measures when validating the authenticity of their accounts. This follows a series of recent hacking attacks that finally prompted Valve to act.

Want to Ask Valve About Half-Life 3? You Just Got a Great Opportunity

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 October 2023, 07:36

Valve employees will soon answer questions from fans of Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Team Fortress 2 and the company's other games.

Counter-Strike 2 is Currently Valve's Worst-rated Game Ever

Maciej Gaffke, 11 October 2023, 02:01

CS 2 debuted at the end of September and has garnered so many negative reviews on Steam that it has become the worst-rated game from Valve.

Team Fortess 2 Celebrates Halloween With New Maps and Contracts

Jan Kopacz, 10 October 2023, 13:51

Team Fortress 2 has received a Halloween update. It introduces the Scream Fortress event with 12 new maps.