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Itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content following "scrutiny" from payment processors
Itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content following "scrutiny" from payment processors
Indie game platform itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content from its browse and search pages following pressure …
July 24, 2025
Valve blocks mod on Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea following request from government
Valve blocks mod on Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea following request from government
Valve blocked a mod for action RPG Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea, which was subsequently removed by its autho…
July 8, 2025
Lenovo Legion Go S is first officially licensed third-party PC handheld to use SteamOS
Lenovo Legion Go S is first officially licensed third-party PC handheld to use SteamOS
The recently announced Lenovo Legion Go S is the first third-party PC handheld licensed to use Valve's SteamOS.
May 30, 2025
Steam now warns players if early access games have been abandoned
Steam now warns players if early access games have been abandoned
Steam now warns players when games released in early access have not been recently updated.
May 30, 2025
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
Viktor Antonov, Half-Life 2 art director has died
Viktor Antonov, Half-Life 2 art director has died
Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov has died aged 52.
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
Valve reminds devs they can't use in-game paid advertising on Steam
Valve reminds devs they can't use in-game paid advertising on Steam
Valve's latest documentation reiterates what kinds of ads are and aren't supported on Steam.
Feb. 11, 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
UK counter-terrorism unit demands ban on pro-Palestinian shooter
UK counter-terrorism unit demands ban on pro-Palestinian shooter
A pro-Palestinian shooter has been removed from sale in the UK at the request of the nation's counter-terrorism authori…
Dec. 2, 2024
Wolfire and Dark Catt's antitrust lawsuit against Valve granted class action status
Wolfire and Dark Catt's antitrust lawsuit against Valve granted class action status
Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios have been granted class action status for their continuing legal dispute with Val…
Nov. 28, 2024