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#team-fortress-2

Major Team Fortress 2 update finally fixes the Scout's pants

Valve fixed the BLU Scout's pants in Team Fortress 2 after 17 years, delighting the community and correcting a longstanding visual error.

Valve Fixed A 17-Year-Old Team Fortress 2 Bug Involving Pants

Valve fixed a longstanding bug in Team Fortress 2 regarding Blu Scout's pants color after 17 years, surprising long-time fans.
The patch's release is speculated to coincide with the holiday season's developer flexibility.

Major Team Fortress 2 update finally fixes the Scout's pants

Valve fixed the BLU Scout's pants in Team Fortress 2 after 17 years, delighting the community and correcting a longstanding visual error.

Valve Fixed A 17-Year-Old Team Fortress 2 Bug Involving Pants

Valve fixed a longstanding bug in Team Fortress 2 regarding Blu Scout's pants color after 17 years, surprising long-time fans.
The patch's release is speculated to coincide with the holiday season's developer flexibility.
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#steam-deck

Steam Deck Will Skip Yearly Hardware Updates to Focus on 'Generational Leap'

Valve will not release yearly updates for the Steam Deck, prioritizing significant technological advancements over incremental improvements.

If you're considering buying a Steam Deck, Valve reiterates it's not jumping on the yearly release train just to put out something "only incrementally better"

Valve aims to deliver significant upgrades to Steam Deck only when impactful technology is available, not on a yearly schedule.

Steam Deck comes to Australia in November

Valve will sell Steam Deck in Australia starting November, ending reliance on resellers.
The Steam Deck offers affordable options for Australian gamers without import hassles.

Valve will finally sell the Steam Deck in Australia

Australians can officially purchase the Steam Deck in November, two and a half years after its original launch.

Many Of 2024's Biggest Games Don't Play Well (Or At All) On Steam Deck

The Steam Deck, while successful, is struggling to handle new game releases due to performance limitations.

Valve lends corporate sponsorship to Arch

Valve is officially sponsoring Arch Linux to enhance gaming infrastructure and support projects aligned with Arch developers' priorities.

Steam Deck Will Skip Yearly Hardware Updates to Focus on 'Generational Leap'

Valve will not release yearly updates for the Steam Deck, prioritizing significant technological advancements over incremental improvements.

If you're considering buying a Steam Deck, Valve reiterates it's not jumping on the yearly release train just to put out something "only incrementally better"

Valve aims to deliver significant upgrades to Steam Deck only when impactful technology is available, not on a yearly schedule.

Steam Deck comes to Australia in November

Valve will sell Steam Deck in Australia starting November, ending reliance on resellers.
The Steam Deck offers affordable options for Australian gamers without import hassles.

Valve will finally sell the Steam Deck in Australia

Australians can officially purchase the Steam Deck in November, two and a half years after its original launch.

Many Of 2024's Biggest Games Don't Play Well (Or At All) On Steam Deck

The Steam Deck, while successful, is struggling to handle new game releases due to performance limitations.

Valve lends corporate sponsorship to Arch

Valve is officially sponsoring Arch Linux to enhance gaming infrastructure and support projects aligned with Arch developers' priorities.
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#deadlock

How to Get Started on Valve's 'Deadlock'

Valve's 'Deadlock' is a new multiplayer game blending hero shooter and MOBA mechanics, creating excitement among gamers despite being in early development.

Deadlock Cheaters Are Getting Punished In The Best Way Possible

Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat feature allowing players to turn cheaters into frogs, emphasizing creative community engagement.

Deadlock anti-cheat update turns cheaters into frogs

Valve's frog transformation for cheaters enhances player engagement and humor in anti-cheat measures.

New Deadlock Update Lets Players Turn Cheaters Into Frogs

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat mechanism, transforming cheaters into frogs during gameplay.
The approach aims to balance fun and fairness while combating rising cheating issues.

Deadlock is giving players the chance to turn cheaters into frogs, as Valve hops on the issue in cheeky fashion

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat system allowing players to transform cheaters into frogs instead of immediate bans.

Either I'm experiencing deja vu, or Steam has somehow set another user count record only a month after the last one

Steam reached a new record of over 38 million concurrent users, demonstrating the sustained popularity and growth of PC gaming.

How to Get Started on Valve's 'Deadlock'

Valve's 'Deadlock' is a new multiplayer game blending hero shooter and MOBA mechanics, creating excitement among gamers despite being in early development.

Deadlock Cheaters Are Getting Punished In The Best Way Possible

Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat feature allowing players to turn cheaters into frogs, emphasizing creative community engagement.

Deadlock anti-cheat update turns cheaters into frogs

Valve's frog transformation for cheaters enhances player engagement and humor in anti-cheat measures.

New Deadlock Update Lets Players Turn Cheaters Into Frogs

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat mechanism, transforming cheaters into frogs during gameplay.
The approach aims to balance fun and fairness while combating rising cheating issues.

Deadlock is giving players the chance to turn cheaters into frogs, as Valve hops on the issue in cheeky fashion

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat system allowing players to transform cheaters into frogs instead of immediate bans.

Either I'm experiencing deja vu, or Steam has somehow set another user count record only a month after the last one

Steam reached a new record of over 38 million concurrent users, demonstrating the sustained popularity and growth of PC gaming.
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#consumer-rights
from Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Steam will let you sue Valve now

Steam removed its forced arbitration policy, allowing consumers to pursue lawsuits against Valve.

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Steam will let you sue Valve now

Steam removed its forced arbitration policy, allowing consumers to pursue lawsuits against Valve.
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#hopoo-games

Risk Of Rain Creators Are Moving To Valve, Studio Will Cease Work On Upcoming Game

Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse from Hopoo Games are moving to Valve, halting development on their upcoming game and raising questions about Hopoo's future.

Valve hires key employees from Risk of Rain developer

Hopoo Games is going on hiatus as co-founders and staff move to Valve, halting production of their unannounced game 'Snail'.

Risk Of Rain Creators Are Moving To Valve, Studio Will Cease Work On Upcoming Game

Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse from Hopoo Games are moving to Valve, halting development on their upcoming game and raising questions about Hopoo's future.

Valve hires key employees from Risk of Rain developer

Hopoo Games is going on hiatus as co-founders and staff move to Valve, halting production of their unannounced game 'Snail'.
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#steamos
from Gadgets 360
2 months ago

Valve Says It Will Bring SteamOS Support to Asus ROG Ally, Other Handhelds

Valve will support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with SteamOS, promoting a shared gaming experience among devices.
from The Verge
2 months ago

Valve confirms it'll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system

Valve will support rival handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally once SteamOS is matured.

Valve Says It Will Bring SteamOS Support to Asus ROG Ally, Other Handhelds

Valve will support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with SteamOS, promoting a shared gaming experience among devices.

Valve confirms it'll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system

Valve will support rival handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally once SteamOS is matured.
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#counter-strike-2

Valve bans Razer and Wooting keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2

Valve prohibits SOCD feature in Counter-Strike 2 to ensure fair gameplay, urging users to disable it.
The SOCD feature enhances player mobility and combat efficiency, prompting concerns about its fairness.

Valve bans Razer and Wooting's new keyboard features in Counter-Strike 2

Valve has set clear boundaries against hardware automation to maintain competitive integrity in Counter-Strike 2.

Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Ambidextrous Support, Adjusts Buy Menu

Valve's recent Counter-Strike 2 update focused on small quality-of-life improvements like a revamped buy menu and temporary player handedness switch mid-round.

Valve bans Razer and Wooting keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2

Valve prohibits SOCD feature in Counter-Strike 2 to ensure fair gameplay, urging users to disable it.
The SOCD feature enhances player mobility and combat efficiency, prompting concerns about its fairness.

Valve bans Razer and Wooting's new keyboard features in Counter-Strike 2

Valve has set clear boundaries against hardware automation to maintain competitive integrity in Counter-Strike 2.

Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Ambidextrous Support, Adjusts Buy Menu

Valve's recent Counter-Strike 2 update focused on small quality-of-life improvements like a revamped buy menu and temporary player handedness switch mid-round.
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Dr Disrespect Deletes Statement, Hyped Modern Warfare 2 Mod Gets Killed, And More Of The Week's Top Stories

Dr Disrespect deleted an admission of inappropriate behavior and teased a return, raising questions about accountability and public perception.

Mysterious "Black Mesa" website says it's "not secretly working on Half Life 3"

The update of BlackMesa.com reignited speculation about Half-Life 3, but it is actually a legitimate business.
Fans were misled by the site's cryptic messages and countdown, mistaking them for ARG hints.
#steam

Steam reviews are now a little more useful but a little less fun

Valve is testing a new system to prioritize helpful user reviews on Steam, reducing visibility of unhelpful and humorous ones.

Game stores are refunding Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders in non-PSN countries

Steam is refunding preorders of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut in countries without PlayStation Network access.

Steam Sees Numbers Go Up, Breaking User Record Again

Steam saw over 36.3 million concurrent users, breaking its own record multiple times in 2024.
Counter-Strike 2 has the most concurrent players at 1.3 million, while Palworld achieved over 2 million, being the second game to do so on Steam.

Steam Families Is A New And Improved Version Of Steam Family Sharing

Valve announces Steam Families feature for game sharing and content controls
Steam Families allows creation of a family of up to 6 members to share games and implement content controls.

Steam Families adds way more features for those who share their game libraries

Steam Families in beta for game sharing and control access
Steam enhances family sharing with new features

Get One Of The Greatest Gaming Bundles Ever For $1 Today On Steam

The Orange Box is available for 99 cents on Steam, offering five classic games at a significant discount.
The individual games within The Orange Box can also be purchased at low prices, with Team Fortress 2 available for free since 2011.

Steam reviews are now a little more useful but a little less fun

Valve is testing a new system to prioritize helpful user reviews on Steam, reducing visibility of unhelpful and humorous ones.

Game stores are refunding Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders in non-PSN countries

Steam is refunding preorders of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut in countries without PlayStation Network access.

Steam Sees Numbers Go Up, Breaking User Record Again

Steam saw over 36.3 million concurrent users, breaking its own record multiple times in 2024.
Counter-Strike 2 has the most concurrent players at 1.3 million, while Palworld achieved over 2 million, being the second game to do so on Steam.

Steam Families Is A New And Improved Version Of Steam Family Sharing

Valve announces Steam Families feature for game sharing and content controls
Steam Families allows creation of a family of up to 6 members to share games and implement content controls.

Steam Families adds way more features for those who share their game libraries

Steam Families in beta for game sharing and control access
Steam enhances family sharing with new features

Get One Of The Greatest Gaming Bundles Ever For $1 Today On Steam

The Orange Box is available for 99 cents on Steam, offering five classic games at a significant discount.
The individual games within The Orange Box can also be purchased at low prices, with Team Fortress 2 available for free since 2011.
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Good news, Steam's just introduced a better way to enjoy your library of dodgy smut and 6/10s with your grandparents

Steam Families beta allows simultaneous game playing with family members without restrictions on library access or having to own multiple copies of games.

Fake Helldivers 2 Games Briefly Appeared On Steam, But Have Since Been Nuked

Scams on Steam involving fake Helldivers 2 games were swiftly detected and deactivated by Valve.
Players should verify release date, developer, and publisher details to avoid falling for fake game listings.

Valve Made About A Billion Dollars On Counter-Strike Loot Boxes In 2023

Valve likely made around $1 billion from digital Counter-Strike 2 cases and keys in 2023
Valve's profits from keys and cases does not include the 15% cut they get from every case sold on the community market

The Witcher 4 Won't Use AI To Replace Workers When Production Ramps Up This Year

CD Projekt Red plans to have nearly 400 employees working on The Witcher 4.
The company sees AI as a tool to improve processes, not replace employees.

Valve's new guidelines will allow for more AI content in games

Valve has introduced new rules to allow more games with AI content on its Steam platform.
Developers must provide a description of how they use AI and ensure it does not include anything illegal or infringing on copyright.
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