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Steam Deck Won't Run Every Game in Steam Library - Here's Why

Steam Deck Won't Run Every Game in Steam Library - Here's Why

Despite assurances from Valve's designers, Steam Deck may have trouble running some games from the Steam library.

hardware & software

September 7, 2021

Steam Deck Won't Run Every Game in Steam Library - Here's Why
Steam Deck Patent Description Details Touchpad Capabilities

Steam Deck Patent Description Details Touchpad Capabilities

An online description of one of the patents used for the Steam Deck console reveals Valve's focus on touchpad functionality. This control method is intended to be customisable and pressure sensitive.

hardware & software

Hubert Sledziewski

September 3, 2021

Steam Deck Patent Description Details Touchpad Capabilities
Cheats Can Disconnect You From a CS:GO Server

Cheats Can Disconnect You From a CS:GO Server

A video has surfaced on Reddit, suggesting that there are CS:GO cheats that enable cheaters to disconnect opponents from the server. As it turns out, the problem has been around for some time.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

August 27, 2021

Cheats Can Disconnect You From a CS:GO Server
Naraka: Bladepoint Goes Hot on Steam

Naraka: Bladepoint Goes Hot on Steam

Naraka: Bladepoint is taking Steam by storm. The game was last week's biggest bestseller, and the number of people playing it is breaking records day by day.

video games

Adrian Werner

August 16, 2021

Naraka: Bladepoint Goes Hot on Steam
Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck - It's a Really Nice Device

Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck - It's a Really Nice Device

After testing the Steam Deck, Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand, praised the device. This coincided with the release of the platform's first ad.

hardware & software

Damian Gacek

August 14, 2021

Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck - It's a Really Nice Device
Team Fortress 2 Will Get a Fan-remake on Source 2

Team Fortress 2 Will Get a Fan-remake on Source 2

Team Fortress 2 fans are fed up with Valve ignoring the game. The team at Amper Software has taken on quite a challenge: they want to recreate the entire TF2 on the Source 2 engine.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

August 10, 2021

Team Fortress 2 Will Get a Fan-remake on Source 2
Steam Deck's Desktop Mode Won't Boost Performance

Steam Deck's Desktop Mode Won't Boost Performance

Steam Deck will not gain in performance when running in desktop mode. Maintaining the same hardware power when connected to a 1080p or higher resolution monitor raises concerns about gaming comfort.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

August 9, 2021

Steam Deck's Desktop Mode Won't Boost Performance
„Steam Deck is a Full-fledged PC, Only Portable” - Impressions From the Press Show

„Steam Deck is a Full-fledged PC, Only Portable” - Impressions From the Press Show

A flood of information has appeared on the web after the press presentation of Valve's Steam Deck console. The impressions are very positive - it's a powerful PC, only in a small case.

hardware & software

Darius Matusiak

August 8, 2021

„Steam Deck is a Full-fledged PC, Only Portable” - Impressions From the Press Show
Player Provided Solution to a Critical CS:GO Bug; Valve Keeps Ignoring It

Player Provided Solution to a Critical CS:GO Bug; Valve Keeps Ignoring It

A Reddit user has found a way to fix a bug in CS:GO that causes poor accuracy when crouching. The forum user decided to publish a post every week to finally bring the issue to Valve's attention.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

August 3, 2021

Player Provided Solution to a Critical CS:GO Bug; Valve Keeps Ignoring It
Valve Responds to Wolfire Games' Lawsuit Over Monopolistic Practices on Steam

Valve Responds to Wolfire Games' Lawsuit Over Monopolistic Practices on Steam

Valve has responded to April's lawsuit by Wolfire Games, which accused the company of monopolistic regulations. Steam's owners deny the allegations and claim that they are nothing more than an attack on the popular, consumer-acclaimed platform.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

July 30, 2021

Valve Responds to Wolfire Games' Lawsuit Over Monopolistic Practices on Steam
New Steam Client Beta Brings Better Data Management

New Steam Client Beta Brings Better Data Management

Since yesterday, the beta of the new client can be tested by Steam users. The next version of the overlay refreshes the interface and makes the download manager more readable.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

July 30, 2021

New Steam Client Beta Brings Better Data Management
Half-Life 2 Gets a Fan-made Remaster With Valve's Blessing

Half-Life 2 Gets a Fan-made Remaster With Valve's Blessing

Half-Life 3 is still a meme, but there's a chance for the series to return in a different form. If recent reports are to be believed, Valve has given its blessing to the developers of Half-Life 2: Update to create a collection of remasters of the second installment.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

July 30, 2021

Half-Life 2 Gets a Fan-made Remaster With Valve's Blessing
Top CS:GO Team Sues Its Former Coach

Top CS:GO Team Sues Its Former Coach

Another scandal in the professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene. Danish team Heroic has terminated the contract of its former coach and filed a lawsuit against him. The reason was that he had leaked sensitive information about the team's strategy.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

July 29, 2021

Top CS:GO Team Sues Its Former Coach
Gabe Newell on Steam Deck: „PC's Openness is a Superpower”; Launch May be Delayed

Gabe Newell on Steam Deck: „PC's Openness is a Superpower”; Launch May be Delayed

Gabe Newell doesn't see Steam Deck as a closed platform. Valve's CEO sees openness and the associated multi-functionality as a strength of the PC and wants the same for the company's „console”.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

July 28, 2021

Gabe Newell on Steam Deck: „PC's Openness is a Superpower”; Launch May be Delayed
Valve Shows Off Steam Deck's Brilliant Gyroscope Performance

Valve Shows Off Steam Deck's Brilliant Gyroscope Performance

Valve showed off the ingenious gyroscope system in Steam Deck. Together with analog knobs and trackpads, it is supposed to provide an experience close to mouse and keyboard controls.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

July 27, 2021

Valve Shows Off Steam Deck's Brilliant Gyroscope Performance
Steam Deck May Limit FPS to Save Power

Steam Deck May Limit FPS to Save Power

Valve announced an optional fps-lock feature for the Steam Deck console. This limiter is supposed to enable the device to run longer on a single battery charge.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

July 26, 2021

Steam Deck May Limit FPS to Save Power
Steam Deck Delivers; Valve Hasn't Found a Game That the Console Can't Handle

Steam Deck Delivers; Valve Hasn't Found a Game That the Console Can't Handle

In a recent interview, Valve representatives talked about the announced Steam Deck console. According to their words, the console will easily run any last-gen game.

hardware & software

Michal Ciezadlik

July 23, 2021

Steam Deck Delivers; Valve Hasn't Found a Game That the Console Can't Handle
Steam Next Fest Coming in October; Another Demo Fest Announced

Steam Next Fest Coming in October; Another Demo Fest Announced

We have learned the schedule of the next Steam Next Fest. In October, we'll play a selection of game demos from different genres and get a lot of information about upcoming titles.

video games

Iltutmis

July 21, 2021

Steam Next Fest Coming in October; Another Demo Fest Announced
More FPS in CS:GO - Steam Overlay May be Causing Drops

More FPS in CS:GO - Steam Overlay May be Causing Drops

As Reddit users have discovered, an overloaded Steam overlay may be causing fps drops in CS:GO. There are several solutions, including reducing your friends list.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

July 20, 2021

More FPS in CS:GO - Steam Overlay May be Causing Drops
Steam Deck - Valve Made Sure Games From SD Cards Work Well

Steam Deck - Valve Made Sure Games From SD Cards Work Well

The Steam Deck console is designed so that games installed on SD cards run fast enough. Journalists who tested the device, mostly played games that use this solution.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

July 20, 2021

Steam Deck - Valve Made Sure Games From SD Cards Work Well