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Valve developers discuss why Half Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned

Long-term commitment to Half-Life led to developer fatigue and a desire for new projects.
Pressure to deliver Episode 3 escalated due to fan expectations and previous episode reception.
Gabe Newell expressed the difficulty of innovating while honoring the franchise's legacy.

How Valve made Half-Life 2 and set a new standard for future games

Half-Life 2 revolutionized game design with its innovative technology, development practices, and narrative structure, setting new standards in the industry.

Here's a tiny glimpse of the Firewatch follow-up you may never get to play

Valve's Campo Santo game In the Valley of Gods has been delayed until December 2029 after development was halted in 2019.
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Valve's worst-kept secret is no longer a secret

Valve's Deadlock merges genres into a unique multiplayer experience.
The game is in early development and has expanded playtesting.
Community engagement is heightened through streaming and impressions on Twitch.

Valve Won't Release New Steam Deck Models Yearly, Steam Deck 2 Will Be A "Generational Leap"

The Steam Deck will not have yearly iterations but a second generation is anticipated with significant performance improvements.

Valve's worst-kept secret is no longer a secret

Valve's Deadlock merges genres into a unique multiplayer experience.
The game is in early development and has expanded playtesting.
Community engagement is heightened through streaming and impressions on Twitch.

Valve Won't Release New Steam Deck Models Yearly, Steam Deck 2 Will Be A "Generational Leap"

The Steam Deck will not have yearly iterations but a second generation is anticipated with significant performance improvements.
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Steam doesn't want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead

Valve removes mandatory arbitration clause from Steam agreements, allowing direct lawsuits.
Disputes must now be resolved in court rather than arbitration.
Update influenced by pending class-action lawsuit against Valve.
New terms effective immediately or by November 2024 if not agreed to.
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