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Steam Deck OLED is getting a new color

Valve is releasing a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED on November 18, priced at $679.

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.

Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard

Valve is reportedly developing a Steam Controller 2 and new 'Roy' VR controllers, hinting at major gaming hardware advancements.

You can now pre-order the new limited edition Steam Deck

Valve is launching a limited edition Steam Deck OLED for $679, maintaining the same hardware as the previous model but with a new finish.

Steam is Hopping on the Most Frustrating Console Trend

The new Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White is visually stunning but comes at a higher price and limited availability, making it a rare purchase opportunity.

Valve Reveals Very Pretty, All-White Steam Deck

Valve is releasing a limited edition all-white Steam Deck on November 18 for $680, with the same specs as the OLED version.

Steam Deck OLED is getting a new color

Valve is releasing a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED on November 18, priced at $679.

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.

Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard

Valve is reportedly developing a Steam Controller 2 and new 'Roy' VR controllers, hinting at major gaming hardware advancements.

You can now pre-order the new limited edition Steam Deck

Valve is launching a limited edition Steam Deck OLED for $679, maintaining the same hardware as the previous model but with a new finish.

Steam is Hopping on the Most Frustrating Console Trend

The new Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White is visually stunning but comes at a higher price and limited availability, making it a rare purchase opportunity.

Valve Reveals Very Pretty, All-White Steam Deck

Valve is releasing a limited edition all-white Steam Deck on November 18 for $680, with the same specs as the OLED version.
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#half-life-2

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.

Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company

The success of Half-Life 2 was jeopardized by a lawsuit from Vivendi, which nearly led Valve to bankruptcy.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a big update

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with an update including expansions, a documentary, and the game is free on Steam until November 18.

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars

Half-Life 2 significantly impacted PC gaming through its innovative technologies and game design, redefining what gamers could expect from a video game.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update And Is Free To Grab For A Limited Time

Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with major updates, new features, and a special documentary highlighting its impact and development history.

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.

Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company

The success of Half-Life 2 was jeopardized by a lawsuit from Vivendi, which nearly led Valve to bankruptcy.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a big update

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with an update including expansions, a documentary, and the game is free on Steam until November 18.

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars

Half-Life 2 significantly impacted PC gaming through its innovative technologies and game design, redefining what gamers could expect from a video game.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update And Is Free To Grab For A Limited Time

Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with major updates, new features, and a special documentary highlighting its impact and development history.
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#steam

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

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

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.

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

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

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.
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Valve Reveals Early Gameplay Of Canceled Half-Life 2 Episode 3 And Why It Never Got Finished

The new Valve documentary reveals insights into the long-awaited Episode 3 and showcases early prototypes of the canceled game.
#steam-deck

Steam Deck gets game recording functionality

Steam Deck receives game recording feature in new beta update.

The Steam Deck Is Once Again On Sale, In Case You're Wondering

The Steam Deck has rapidly gained popularity due to its performance and extensive game library, especially after recent price cuts.

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.

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 Update Should Make It Easier To Get Steam Deck Game Recommendations

Steam introduces a feature that highlights reviews from players who primarily used the Steam Deck. This enhances user understanding of gameplay experiences.

Valve is selling the 512GB LCD Steam Deck for less than $400

Valve offered discounts on discontinued Steam Deck models before the Summer Sale, with the 512GB variant significantly marked down.

Steam Deck gets game recording functionality

Steam Deck receives game recording feature in new beta update.

The Steam Deck Is Once Again On Sale, In Case You're Wondering

The Steam Deck has rapidly gained popularity due to its performance and extensive game library, especially after recent price cuts.

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.

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 Update Should Make It Easier To Get Steam Deck Game Recommendations

Steam introduces a feature that highlights reviews from players who primarily used the Steam Deck. This enhances user understanding of gameplay experiences.

Valve is selling the 512GB LCD Steam Deck for less than $400

Valve offered discounts on discontinued Steam Deck models before the Summer Sale, with the 512GB variant significantly marked down.
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The new Horipad for Steam is coming in December for $59.99

The Horipad is a notable successor to the Steam Controller, integrating familiar features from the Steam Deck.
#team-fortress-2

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.

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.
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#deadlock

Deadlock? What's Deadlock? I'm sure this fresh trademark filing from Valve definitely isn't about a new game

Valve trademarked the name 'Deadlock' for a possible upcoming game, a steampunk fantasy hero shooter.

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.

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

Deadlock is confirmed in early development by Valve, generating speculation despite limited details.

'Half-Life' Developer Valve Gobbles Up An Indie Studio For An Unknown Project

Hopoo Games is closing as a studio but moving its team to work on a project with Valve. Production on their next game is halted.

As Deadlock soars to a six figure player count on Steam, take an early look at Valve's latest when it was a lot more sci-fi, and a lot less unique

Deadlock's pre-release success highlights the impact of strategic leaks and community engagement on player interest.

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.

Deadlock? What's Deadlock? I'm sure this fresh trademark filing from Valve definitely isn't about a new game

Valve trademarked the name 'Deadlock' for a possible upcoming game, a steampunk fantasy hero shooter.

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.

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

Deadlock is confirmed in early development by Valve, generating speculation despite limited details.

'Half-Life' Developer Valve Gobbles Up An Indie Studio For An Unknown Project

Hopoo Games is closing as a studio but moving its team to work on a project with Valve. Production on their next game is halted.

As Deadlock soars to a six figure player count on Steam, take an early look at Valve's latest when it was a lot more sci-fi, and a lot less unique

Deadlock's pre-release success highlights the impact of strategic leaks and community engagement on player interest.

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.
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Steam will let you sue Valve now

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

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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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