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Valve implements dedicated page for advertising guidelines
Valve implements dedicated page for advertising guidelines
Valve has published a dedicated page advising developers on what type of advertising is and isn't allowed on Steam.
May 30, 2025
UK minister slams Steam for explicit game promoting "non-consensual sexual contact" and sexual violence
UK minister slams Steam for explicit game promoting "non-consensual sexual contact" and sexual violence
CW: This story contains references to extreme sexual violence - reader discretion advised.
May 30, 2025
Steam to launch new tags to help disabled players "search for games based on accessibility features"
Steam to launch new tags to help disabled players "search for games based on accessibility features"
Steam is introducing accessibility tags to help disabled players discover inclusive games by enabling developers to tag…
May 30, 2025
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Valve is asking developers to input accessibility information to ensure robust support for the new search functionality.
April 23, 2025
Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
In total, CheckPoint researchers found 4 vulnerabilities all allowing attackers to harm Steam and those using 3rd party game server.
Jan. 1, 2025
New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
The BloodyStealer malware is sold on Russian hacking forums while its capabilities include stealing gaming logs, login credentials, and much more.
Jan. 1, 2025
Fake ROBLOX and Nintendo game cracks drop ChromeLoader malware
Fake ROBLOX and Nintendo game cracks drop ChromeLoader malware
What’s worse, in the new campaign, ChromeLoader malware evades detection by security software.
Jan. 1, 2025
Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam
Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam
Valve has updated its guidelines for season passes, including new rules regarding release schedules.
Nov. 21, 2024
Half-Life 2 reaches new record at over 60,000 concurrent players
Half-Life 2 reaches new record at over 60,000 concurrent players
Half-Life 2 reached over 60,000 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend following celebrations of its 20th anniver…
Nov. 18, 2024
Valve accused of "allowing the proliferation of hate" on Steam
Valve accused of "allowing the proliferation of hate" on Steam
The Anti-Defamation League has accused Valve of "allowing the proliferation of hate" on its digital platform and storef…
Nov. 14, 2024
New Steamwork APIs make it easier for players to switch game versions and beta branches
New Steamwork APIs make it easier for players to switch game versions and beta branches
Steam has introduced new Steamworks APIs to "solve some common challenges to switching game versions on Steam."
Nov. 12, 2024
Valve dropping individual arbitration for consumer complaints in the US
Valve dropping individual arbitration for consumer complaints in the US
Valve is dropping individual arbitration as its way to resolve conflicts with consumers in the US, instead saying such …
Sept. 30, 2024