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Gabe Newell Was Against Cheesy Zombies in Left 4 Dead
Adam Adamczyk, 11 May 2022, 13:25
Gabe Newell didn't want Left 4 Dead to include zombies. The screenwriter talked about the game in an extensive interview.
Here's Fan-made Portal Remake on Unreal Engine 5
Adrian Werner, 08 May 2022, 15:12
A beautiful video has surfaced online, showing what a remake of Portal on Unreal Engine 5 could look like.
Here's a Long Gameplay From Canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 4
Agnes Adamus, 04 May 2022, 19:12
The Noclip channel featured extensive footage of Ravenholm, also known as Half-Life 2: Episode 4. The video includes lengthy gameplay footage.
Creators Still Having Trouble Streaming CSGO Due to Trusted Mode
Michal Ciezadlik, 27 April 2022, 16:52
The CSGO community is once again criticizing the so-called Trusted Mode, which in theory is designed to detect unwanted software. In practice, the program makes life difficult for streamers and other creators who want to record their screen during gameplay. The problem has remained unresolved for nearly two years.
Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Calls on Valve to Resume Payments to Ukrainian Devs
Adam Adamczyk, 20 April 2022, 12:03
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov wrote a letter to Gabe Newell. In it, he calls for the resumption of payments to Ukrainian artists.
Steam Deck After Launch; Valve Summarizes Development
Jacob Blazewicz, 08 April 2022, 16:51
Steam Deck is now a month old, which has brought quite a few improvements for Valve's portable computer.
Waiting For Your Steam Deck? There's Good News About Shipping
Arkadiusz Strzala, 05 April 2022, 13:53
Prospective Steam Deck owners must prepare for a long wait. However, Valve promises to ramp up the production and send more frequent emails to those who have reserved the device.
Important Figure Leaves Valve After 22 Years
Hubert Sledziewski, 30 March 2022, 16:52
A little legend has left the ranks of Valve. We are talking about Doug Lombardi, who for twenty-two years served as VP of marketing at the company.
Schedule for Two More Steam Next Fests; Changes to Event Formula
Hubert Sledziewski, 27 March 2022, 17:04
We've learned the dates of the next two Steam Next Fests - events organized by Valve where you can check out hundreds of demos of upcoming games. We are also to expect a significant change associated with them.
20 Years Ago Steam Was Officially Revealed - 'Special Software' Changed PCs
Milosz Szubert, 24 March 2022, 21:01
Tuesday marked exactly 20 years since the first announcement of Valve's Steam. It's a good time to reminisce about how this digital distribution platform was talked about back then.
Steam Deck Targeted by Scalpers Again, Prices Hit $2.5K
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2022, 14:46
Scalpers do not forgive gamers. In addition to PlayStation 5 and GPU, „ambitious” sellers are also buying up Steam Decks, which they then try to sell for absurdly high amounts of money.
Release Dates for Frostpunk 2, Atomic Heart and More Leaked From Steam Database
Adrian Werner, 16 March 2022, 12:45
Most likely due to an error by Steam administrators, players gained access to undisclosed game release dates set by the developers.
No Head Bug CS:GO Has Been Haunting Players for a Year Now
Michal Ciezadlik, 14 March 2022, 15:18
Bizarre bugs in CS:GO are nothing new, but this one makes the players lose their heads. And it's been in the game on for nearly a year.
New Half-Life and Portal; Secrets Hidden in Files of Valve's Latest Game
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 March 2022, 11:06
Valve is working on „a lot of interesting games,” but what exactly? The answer may have come from the game files of the latest title released by the company.
More Than 31 Million People Bought Their First Steam Game in 2021
Adrian Werner, 09 March 2022, 11:07
Valve has summarized the past year on Steam. The service recorded big increases - both in terms of revenue and user activity.
New Steam Deck Buyers Won't Get Their Device Until October at the Earliest
Dawid Wanat, 08 March 2022, 14:04
Valve is pushing back the deadline for Steam Deck reservations. New reservers will receive the hardware after Q3 2022.
Russians Have Trouble Paying on Steam
Milosz Szubert, 04 March 2022, 18:16
It seems that Steam users living in Russia are having huge difficulties when it comes to buying anything on the platform. There are reports of payment methods not working. GOG has also stopped trading with Russians and Belarusians.
Valve Makes More Games; New Versions of Steam Deck Possible
Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2022, 12:16
Valve is thinking about more than just the next versions of Steam Deck. The company is also busy working on new games.
While It's Not Portal 3, Valve's New Game Collects Accolades
Adrian Werner, 02 March 2022, 12:32
Valve's free game Aperture Desk Job has received an enthusiastic reception on Steam.
Some Steam Deck Owners Report Stick Drift [UPDATED]
Dawid Wanat, 02 March 2022, 10:10
Steam Deck has only been available for a short time, but some people are already reporting problems with drifting sticks.
Steam Deck and Its Prototypes in One Photo
Dawid Wanat, 01 March 2022, 11:59
Valve has revealed images of Steam Deck prototypes. Some of them apparently take inspiration from the Nintendo Switch.
Elden Ring Server Maintenance Scheduled
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 February 2022, 22:39
Elden Ring's servers will be temporarily shut down tomorrow. In the meantime, Valve has announced that it intends to improve the game's performance on Steam Deck.
Gabe Newell Delivers Some Steam Decks Personally
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 February 2022, 13:13
When you ordered a Steam Deck, you certainly didn't expect that it could be delivered to you by Valve's chief Gabe Newell - and with an autograph. Where's the catch? You have to be living in Australia.
Over 50% of Bitcoin Transactions on Steam Were Suspicious
Adrian Werner, 27 February 2022, 14:44
Gabe Newell explained why Valve abandoned bitcoin payments. It turns out that more than half of such transactions on Steam were linked to some kind of fraud.
Valve has No Plans for Its Own Game Pass, but Wants Microsoft's Service on Steam
Adrian Werner, 26 February 2022, 14:55
Gabe Newell has announced that Valve has no plans for its own Game Pass equivalent. However, he would like to see Microsoft's service made available on Steam.
Steam Deck 2 Confirmed; Valve Reveals Future Plans
Dawid Wanat, 25 February 2022, 14:09
Tonight, the first emails will be sent to people who have reserved a Steam Deck. As it also turns out, Valve is already drawing up plans for a successor to the portable PC.
Check Out Which Games Will Run on Steam Deck on Friday
Hubert Sledziewski, 23 February 2022, 16:51
Valve has released a tool that enables us to check which games from our collection on Steam are compatible with Steam Deck. This tool will easily let us find out what we can play on the device, which will debut the day after tomorrow.
GOG Without Official Steam Deck Support; Run Games by Installing Windows
Przemyslaw Dygas, 22 February 2022, 13:49
GOG will not officially support Steam Deck. However, it does not mean that we won't be able to run games from the library of the aforementioned service on Valve's device.
Steam Changes Sale Rules - No Games Will be More Than 90% Off
Miriam Moszczynska, 21 February 2022, 14:40
Valve has clarified the changes that will be made to the discount rules on Steam on March 28. Game prices will not be allowed to drop below 10% of the original price, and sales will be separated by at least four weeks.
Steam Deck Parts Will be Easy to Buy
Arkadiusz Strzala, 16 February 2022, 15:48
Steam Deck owners will be able to do many repairs on their own. Valve, through a partnership with iFixit, will make it easy to purchase parts and provide instructions.
Valve Released Files Enabling Us to Print Ourselves a Steam Deck
Miriam Moszczynska, 13 February 2022, 21:34
Steam Deck CAD files have appeared online, enabling us to personalize the device. The manufacturer of the device encourages us to experiment, but asks to stay safe.
Replacing Battery in Steam Deck Will be Tricky
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 February 2022, 12:30
Valve is not going to make life easy for those who like to repair their devices themselves. This is because Steam Deck will have a non-replaceable battery, installed with a sizeable portion of glue.
Steam Deck's Batter Can Die Very Quickly
Adam Krolak, 08 February 2022, 14:52
The latest tests of Steam Deck's battery show that Valve has gone a bit overboard with promises. We also learned how essential the graphic settings are.
Steam Deck is Huge - Size Comparison With Other Portables
Milosz Szubert, 04 February 2022, 15:08
A Youtuber by the handle The Phawx has tweeted a series of interesting images showing how the size of Steam Deck compares to portable consoles throughout history.
Fixes Coming to Steam, Including Game Size Visible in Library
Miriam Moszczynska, 04 February 2022, 13:39
Steam Client Beta has received a few fixes for Steam Deck users. They concern the game library and the information visible in it.
Developers Delighted With Steam Deck: 'It Works Really Well'
Michal Ciezadlik, 03 February 2022, 16:02
Developers who have had hands-on experience with Steam Deck are impressed with the performance of Valve's portable platform.
Steam Sales Schedule Revealed
Adrian Werner, 02 February 2022, 13:46
Valve has revealed the dates for the next nine sales on Steam. The company also announced a plan that includes changing the rules for discounts, which will enable developers and publishers to discount their games more often.
CS:GO Pro Warns: Flashbang Noise Can Damage Hearing
Michal Ciezadlik, 27 January 2022, 17:33
It turns out that long hours spent playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive can take a negative toll on our hearing. At least that's what one pro gamer says.
Steam's New Feature Makes Switching Between PC and Steam Deck Easier
Adrian Werner, 25 January 2022, 10:28
Steam has gained the feature of dynamic synchronization with the cloud. This will enable us to conveniently switch between instances on your PC and Steam Deck, without having to log out of the game first.
Steam's Record-breaking Streak Continues
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 January 2022, 11:36
Four weeks into January and four records - Steam does not slow down when it comes to the number of concurrent users. Last weekend the platform broke the 29 million threshold.
The Witcher 3 and Valheim Have Issues on Steam Deck; First Games Verified
Jacob Blazewicz, 20 January 2022, 11:11
Information about the first Steam Deck-verified games has been added to the Steam database. Unfortunately some high-profile productions experience some minor issues.
Steam Deck's February Launch Not Threatened
Adrian Werner, 14 January 2022, 15:31
Valve announced that work on Steam Deck is proceeding on schedule and shipping will begin in late February. In addition, the program for testing game compatibility with the device is developing well.
What is Trust Factor in CS:GO And How to Increase It
Michal Ciezadlik, 13 January 2022, 16:47
CS:GO players are finding ways to increase their Trust Factor for better matchmaking. If you'd like to find out what these methods are, read on.
Steam Deck Will Last Up to 5 Hours on Battery
Adrian Werner, 11 January 2022, 12:43
We've learned that devkits of Steam Deck last between 2 and 5 hours on battery, depending on the game.
Steam Sets New Activity Record With Over 28 Million Concurrent Users
Adrian Werner, 10 January 2022, 21:43
It has only been a week since Steam set a new activity record, and it has already been broken. Yesterday more than 28 million users were logged into the service at the same time.
Steam Sets New Activity Record to Start the Year
Adrian Werner, 03 January 2022, 13:10
The new year has started successfully for Steam. The service has just set a new activity record with over 27 million users logged in simultaneously.
New Year Brings New Service Medals for CS:GO Players
Michal Ciezadlik, 30 December 2021, 14:25
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be adding Service Medals 2022 in the New Year.
'Worst Steam Update' - Windows 11 Users Furious With Valve
Michael Zegar, 29 December 2021, 16:02
Windows 11 users have been complaining about the latest update to Steam. It gets stuck in a kind of loop during installation, forcing a constant restart of the platform's client.
Operation: Black Mesa Will Combine Refreshed Half-Life Opposing Force and Blue Shift
Miriam Moszczynska, 29 December 2021, 11:47
Fans of the Half-Life series have another reason to rejoice. Fan group known as Tripmine Studios has announced that the remakes of Half-Life: Opposing Force and Half-Life: Blue Shift will be combined into a single production.
How Much For All Games From Steam Winter Sale 2021?
Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 December 2021, 16:16
There is a website on the web, where you can check the cost of buying all the games from Steam. The amount may surprise you.