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How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
Back in 2002, Vivendi had Valve on the ropes. Then one Korean-speaking intern entered the ring.
Nov. 19, 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
Senator questions Valve's commitment to wiping out 'disturbing and violent' extremism on Steam
Senator questions Valve's commitment to wiping out 'disturbing and violent' extremism on Steam
'It appears that Valve has chosen to continue a 'hands off'-type approach to content moderation.'
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
Steam's new API lets devs grant easier build access to players
Steam's new API lets devs grant easier build access to players
Valve's newest update helps Steam devs give more clarity to players on game builds, and how it affects their saves.
Nov. 13, 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
Heads up: devs on Steam now need to disclose kernel mode anti-cheat software
Heads up: devs on Steam now need to disclose kernel mode anti-cheat software
Information on anti-cheat software in multiplayer games can now be featured on Steam store pages.
Nov. 1, 2024
Arma dev Bohemia Interactive tops 40 million units in lifetime Steam sales
Arma dev Bohemia Interactive tops 40 million units in lifetime Steam sales
The bulk of Bohemia's sales can be attributed to 15 years of launching on Valve's storefront and the foothold it has in the PC market.
Oct. 24, 2024
Valve rejects "yearly cadence" of Steam Deck hardware releases to be "fair" to gamers
Valve rejects "yearly cadence" of Steam Deck hardware releases to be "fair" to gamers
Valve will not habitually release hardware in annual or cyclical phases because "that's [...] not really fair to custom…
Oct. 22, 2024
Valve rules out releasing a new Steam Deck model every year
Valve rules out releasing a new Steam Deck model every year
Expect Steam Deck 2 to offer a 'generational leap.'
Oct. 22, 2024
The Steam Deck is finally hitting Australia in November
The Steam Deck is finally hitting Australia in November
Valve's handheld has had a staggered release rollout, and now the time has finally come for Australian players to get the device in their hands.
Oct. 12, 2024
Steam Deck to launch in Australia this November
Steam Deck to launch in Australia this November
Valve will finally be launching its Steam Deck in Australia this November.
Oct. 11, 2024