A new Half-Life game is official, and it isn’t what you’d expect
After a long wait, Valve has finally announced a new Half-Life game. It's called Half-Life: Alyx, and it will be released on the Valve Index virtual reality headset. Additional details are sketchy, though it seems fair to assume the game will focus on Alyx.
Valve appears to be working on its own Google Stadia cloud-gaming competitor
A Valve code shows off hints of what could be a Steam Cloud Gaming platform in the works. It may help Valve compete with Google Stadia and other inbound platforms. A move by Valve to introduce Steam Cloud Gaming makes perfect sense, and it's almost a surprise to see it showing up this late.
Apple and Valve reportedly team up on AR/VR headset scheduled for 2020 release
In order to bring its long-rumored augmented reality headset to life, Apple has reportedly teamed up with games publisher Valve, according to the most recent rumors. The news follows other rumors linking Apple with third-party firms. Provided all goes to plan, the AR/VR headset may go on sale in late 2020.
French court case against Valve may have serious implications for games sales
In 2015, the French group UFC Que Choisir took Valve to court over the way that the store sells digital games. The case focused on the fact that consumers cannot resell a game once they have purchased a digital copy. Now, a court has ruled that Valve will have to change their policies or face a fine.
Valve apologizes for leaking new Street Fighter V DLC characters on Steam
Valve apologized for leaking Street Fighter II's E. Honda, Final Fight 3's Lucia, and Final Fight's Poison as the next DLC characters for Street Fighter V. Capcom was planning to make a splash at the Evo 2019 fighting game tournament, but a trailer that revealed the characters was uploaded early on Steam.
What is Dota Underlords? An introduction to Valve’s take on Auto Chess
Dota Underlords is available in early access on PC and mobile. But what exactly is it? It's Valve's take on the burgeoning genre of Auto Chess, which arrived on Steam earlier this year as a Dota 2 mod. Our Dota Underlords guide explains how the game works and offers a few tips and tricks.
Valve may have accidentally leaked the ship date for its VR headset
Valve published three Index store pages early and, while they featured mostly placeholder text, they revealed the 2019 ship date for the VR HMD. The individual pages show off the Index itself, details on the controllers, and the base station that will track the HMD and controllers.
Valve to fix ‘deep-rooted issues’ with Artifact instead of releasing updates
Valve admitted that there are "deep-rooted issues" in Artifact, and that it will focus on fixing the problems instead of rolling out updates for the digital card game. It remains to be seen, however, if the changes will revive interest in Artifact, which has seen its player count rapidly decline.
Valve Index VR headset revealed, more info coming in May
The Valve Index was teased, confirming rumors that the gaming company is working on its own virtual reality headset despite the partnership with HTC for the Vive and Vive Pro. More information about the Valve Index will be coming in May, which could also be the device's release date.
Steam’s top-selling games for 2018 include ‘Rocket League,’ ‘Civilization VI’
As one of the biggest platforms for selling PC games, the Steam Store is the de facto shopping location of choice for most non-console gamers. Now Steam has released information on the best selling games of the year, sharing a list of the top 100 Steam games as measured by gross revenue.
‘CS:GO’ goes free-to-play and players are not happy about it
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has gone free-to-play this week in a controversial move that has many hardcore players up in arms. Players are angry that the existing problem of cheating will get much worse now that anyone can make a disposable account to play.
Valve responds after ‘Artifact’ slammed for taking microtransactions too far
Streamers and gamers heavily criticized the monetization model of Artifact, as the digital card game may have taken its microtransactions model too far. Valve quickly responded to the feedback, with planned changes to the game's public beta that look to address the major issues.
Hacker finds Steam bug that unlocks free games, collects $20K for reporting it
Security researcher Artem Moskowsky discovered a Steam bug that allowed him to generate infinite free keys for any game on the digital distribution. However, instead of abusing the exploit and selling the keys to pirates, Moskowsky reported the issue to Valve, which gave him a $20,000 reward.
Prototype Valve VR headset leaked: HTC Vive challenger confirmed?
Leaked images revealed that a Valve VR headset is in development, even amid Valve's partnership with HTC for the HTC Vive. Sources have confirmed the device, which will feature a 135-degree field of view, and may be bundled with Valve's Knuckles controllers and a Half-Life VR game.
Watch DOTA 2 pros fight for millions at The International 8
'The International 8' is gaming's biggest tournament, and it's happening right now. Watch Dota 2 pros go head-to-head for a prize pool that's worth over 24 million dollars. You won't want to miss a moment of this headline esports action.
Valve’s return to releasing games kicks off November 28 with ‘Artifact’
Artifact, Valve's Dota 2 trading card game, arrives on November 28 on PC, Mac, and Linux for $20. At launch, the game will have 280 cards which can be bought and sold over the Steam Community Marketplace. Artifact is Valve's first game in five years, marking a return to Valve's commitment to making games.
Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends
Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos. The overall user interface is drastically improved and resembles Discord, the leading gaming chat app.
New Steam chat system adds group chats, video, and GIF support
Valve has made its first major update to the Steam chat client in a long time and has taken big strides in modernizing the experience. New encrypted voice chat and group chat functions are welcome, but with stiff competition from the likes of Discord, you have to wonder whether it's too little too late.
Valve VR knuckle controllers can squish, track fingers, navigate with thumbstick
Valve has released a new demo called Moondust to show off the capabilities of its knuckle VR controllers and give developers a chance to play around with its new capabilities. They can squish, track fingers, and allow navigation via a thumbstick input, all while sporting better ergonomics and battery life.
Apple rejection means you can’t play Steam games on your iPhone after all
Apple has rejected Valve's Steam Link game streaming application as part of its approval process for App Store inclusion. That means that for the time being, if you want to stream your Steam library to your mobile handset or tablet, you will have to have an Android device, as the Steam Link app is not available on iOS.
Start saving up: Steam’s Summer Sale will reportedly begin June 21
The start date for Steam's annual Summer Sale appears to have been leaked. If correct, the sale will begin on June 21 and run until July 5. It typically offers steep discounts on a wide selection of games, including indie titles, as well as AAA releases from several different publishers.
Valve acquires ‘Firewatch’ developer Campo Santo in rare move
Valve has acquired Campo Santo, the indie studio behind the critically acclaimed game Firewatch. Campo Santo's 12-person team will relocate to Valve's headquarters and continue its work on In the Valley of Gods, which is expected to launch sometime in 2019. The acquisition is a surprising move for Valve.
Steam privacy changes make purchase-tracking service Steam Spy useless
Changes to privacy settings for Steam users have automatically hidden their game libraries from the public by default, effectively putting an end to the purchase-tracking service Steam Spy. Previously, this data was available to the public and could be used for calculating a game's sales.
Steam Machines quietly disappear from Valve’s home page
In a move that likely signals the end for the Steam Machine experiment, Valve has removed the third-party boxes from its hardware dropdown.
Gabe Newell says Valve currently has multiple games in development
Valve has spent years focusing on hardware and Steam, but co-founder Gabe Newell says the studio now has several games in development including the Dota 2-themed card game Artifact.
‘Bridge Constructor Portal’ review
Bridge Constructor Portal is no Portal 3, but it’s a great, unexpected new experience for Portal fans, and will also satisfy puzzle gamers.
You’ll need to sell your Bitcoin if you want to buy games with it on Steam
Valve has cut off Bitcoin as a payment method for Steam, meaning you'll need to sell your coins if you want to use them on the platform.
Return to Aperture Science and anger GLaDOS in ‘Bridge Constructor Portal’
Bridge Constructor Portal is a mashup of the popular civil engineering game and Valve's puzzle series Portal.
Steam hits 17 million concurrent users, with nearly 7 million playing in-game
Valve's PC gaming service Steam set a new record with 17 million users simultaneously signed in, and nearly 7 million playing onine games.
Quality over quantity: Steam’s review system is trying to be more ‘helpful’
Valve has updated its Steam review system to make it harder to abuse and put helpful reviews front and center for the average gamer.
Valve overhauls Steam Curators, gives community more control
Valve has announced major changes to its Steam Curators program, including new customization options and new tools for developers.
You can now buy Valve gift cards for friends on Steam
Steam Gift Cards are now available, adding yet another way to send friends a treat via the digital download service.
Concept art seems to reveal yet another canceled Valve project
An online art portfolio has offered up a glimpse of yet another Valve prototype that never made it past the early stages of development.
'Half-Life 3' may be made by fans in the Epistle 3 Game Jam
Epistle 3 Jam is a Half-Life 3 game jam that is looking to create some humorous and serious interpretations of Marc Laidlaw's story.