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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
Half-Life 2 RTX Demo will be released on March 18th
Half-Life 2 RTX Demo will be released on March 18th
HL2, get ready for a treat. NVIDIA has announced that a demo for Half-Life 2 RTX will be released on March 18th.
March 13, 2025
Steam sets new record with over 40 million concurrent players
Steam sets new record with over 40 million concurrent players
Steam has just set a new record of concurrent players. Earlier today, Valve’s service passed over 40 million concurrent players.
March 2, 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
Steam sets new record with over 39 million concurrent players
Steam sets new record with over 39 million concurrent players
Steam has just set a new record of concurrent players. Earlier today, Valve’s service passed over 39 million concurrent players.
Dec. 8, 2024
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
Valve sets new guidelines for devs selling season passes on Steam
Valve sets new guidelines for devs selling season passes on Steam
Developers are now required to be more transparent about what's in a season pass and when its content is ready for players.
Nov. 22, 2024
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
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