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Counter Strike 2 Development Accelerates; Valve Adds Grenade Inspection
Maciej Gaffke, 04 July 2023, 14:21
Valve is likely to have significantly increased the pace of Counter-Strike 2's development. The beta game recently received two updates, one of which adds grenade inspection, among other things.
Left 4 Dead 2 - Console Release (PS5, PS4, and Switch)
Agnes Adamus, 03 July 2023, 14:42
L4D2 will turn 14 this year. Will its enduring popularity bring the title to PS4, PS5 and Switch consoles?
Here's a Collection of 50 Never-seen Artworks From Unreleased Valve Games
Adam Celarek, 27 June 2023, 12:55
Fans of Valve and those interested in the history of the gaming industry have quite an opportunity to celebrate. Never-before-released, archival concept arts from series such as: Half-Life, Left 4 Dead and Counter-Strike, have been released on the web.
'Significant Improvements' on Steam Now Available
Maciej Gaffke, 15 June 2023, 13:49
The latest update for Steam is now available. Valve has made quite a few changes to its platform, which should please the users.
Steam Plans Radical Steps in Wake of Nintendo Piracy Scandal
Maciej Gaffke, 07 June 2023, 13:55
The popular emulator was supposed to debut on Steam, but Valve eventually blocked its launch on the platform.
Steam Removes Legally Acquired Copies of The Surge From Player Accounts [UPDATE]
Sonia Selerska, 18 May 2023, 15:40
Legally acquired copies of The Surge has begun to disappear from the libraries of Steam users. Some believe that this is a continuation of a disturbing trend and evidence of problems with the platform's regulations.
Steam Now Less Unbearable; Anticipated Change on Product Cards
Sonia Selerska, 04 May 2023, 14:55
Trailers on Steam will no longer impede browsing through game cards. Valve responds to player complaints with new guidelines and trailer categories.
Half-Life: Alyx Without VR Now Available; Entire Game Without Goggles [UPDATE]
Adrian Werner, 13 April 2023, 13:11
The first version of Half-Life fan project Alyx NoVR, which enables you to complete the entire campaign of Valve's without virtual reality goggles, has been released.
Portal 3 Left Hanging Due to Lack of Support Among Valve Employees
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 April 2023, 12:27
The writers of the Portal series may have an idea for a third game, but the „flat structure” at Valve means that the project must attract other employees.
It Took 16 Years for Team Fortress 2 Voice Actors to Actually Play the Game
Adam Celarek, 04 April 2023, 13:12
Team Fortress 2 enjoys great popularity. This is helped, among other things, by a colorful array of distinctive characters. Recently, some of the voice actors working on the game had the opportunity to try their hand at it for the first time in their lives.
Valve Employee Revealed Mysterious Game That Could be Portal 3
Adrian Werner, 02 April 2023, 13:33
A Valve employee has revealed that the company is working on an unannounced project in which puzzles will play a key role. This has raised the hopes of fans of the Portal series.
Player Loses Valuable 15-year Old Steam Account Because Valve Makes Absurd Demands
Jacob Blazewicz, 29 March 2023, 17:10
A former Counter-Strike and Valorant pro learned why it's better not to throw away old game keys, even after a dozen years.
Accessing Counter-Strike 2 Beta Isn't Easy; Valve Dispels Doubts
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 March 2023, 15:07
You can't get access to the CS2 beta tests just like that - not even by playing CS:GO. Valve has made it clear.
Steam Will Abandon Old Windows OS - Schedule Revealed
Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 March 2023, 14:28
Older Microsoft systems will not longer be supported by Steam. Valve's app will not run on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Check how much time is left to upgrade your operating system.
Counter Strike 2 May Go One Step Further in Battle Against Cheaters
Adrian Werner, 27 March 2023, 12:43
Mentions of a new, much more aggressive anti-cheat system have been found in CS2 files.
CS2 Announcement Launched CSGO's Popularity to Unprecedented Levels
Adrian Werner, 26 March 2023, 20:55
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to amaze. The game has just set a new activity record on Steam, helped by the surge in interest in the brand caused by the announcement of Counter-Strike 2.
CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode
Jacob Blazewicz, 24 March 2023, 16:43
We didn't have to wait long for Counter-Strike 2 to appear off Steam, probably thanks to one of the beta test participants.
12 Years Ago Gabe Newell was Asked About CS2 and He Did Not Lie
Jakub Tarchala, 24 March 2023, 15:43
Some fans waiting for CS2, thirsty for facts and trivia, unearthed an interesting interview. Gabe Newell, asked during IEM 2011 about CS2, already revealed Valve's release plan for the coming years.
CS 2 Gives Me 3 Reasons to Return to Game That Used to Bore Me
Karol Laska, 24 March 2023, 14:31
Counter Strike 2 exists and living to see its release suddenly isn't impossible anymore. Charm of memories and a handful of hopes – doubts were not raised. It will be an instinctive return to the game that I love and hate at the same time.
Will Banned CSGO Players Access CS2? Valve Dispels Doubts
Kamil Kleszyk, 23 March 2023, 13:37
When Counter Strike 2 was officially announced, many players began to wonder whether a ban imposed in CSGO would be canceled upon the release of the update. The answer to this question was provided by Valve.
Counter-Strike 2 Finally Officially Announced! - Check Out the Videos!
Jacob Blazewicz, 22 March 2023, 18:59
Counter-Strike 2 officially confirmed - watch new videos from the game. Counter-Strike 2 has become a reality. Valve showed off the improvements that the Source 2 engine will bring to CSGO.
Steam Could Introduce Coveted Feature
Jacob Blazewicz, 20 March 2023, 17:03
Valve may be gearing up to introduce two new features to Steam, including one that gamers have been demanding for years.
Counter-Strike 2 Getting Closer; Valve Made an Important Move
Kamil Kleszyk, 20 March 2023, 12:02
Gabe Newell's company has applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register the „CS2” trademark. Valve's action may indicate that the official announcement of Counter-Strike 2 may be really close.
Counter-Strike 2 Announcement is Close, Says Reliable Source
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 05 March 2023, 23:35
A reputable journalist associated with the Counter-Strike series maintains that a new version of CS:GO, running on the Source 2 engine, will be announced soon. He cites information from verified Twitter users and anonymous sources.
Valve Makes Major Changes to Its Bestseller List [UPDATE]
Adrian Werner, 28 February 2023, 14:11
Valve has mixed up a lot on Steam's bestseller list with a major change in the methodology for creating these lists.
Valve is Returning to Team Fortress 2? Major Update Announcement [UPDATE]
Jacob Blazewicz, 15 February 2023, 16:29
Team Fortress 2 fans are celebrating the announcement of a major update. Granted, Valve will enlist the help of fans, but it's preparing something more than just a standard Summer Update.
Half-Life 3 was Being Made but Valve Lost Interest; New Details
Jakub Tarchala, 06 February 2023, 13:28
Half-Life 3 was scrapped years ago, and since then Valve has not thought of resuming work on the project, claims journalist Tyler McVicker, based on the knowledge he has collected over the years about the creators of the iconic FPS series.
Steam With Ton of Novelties; New Big Picture Mode, Easier Change of Download Region
Jacob Blazewicz, 02 February 2023, 15:38
Steam has received plenty of useful improvements in the new update, including the Big Picture mode from Steam Deck.
Huge Leak at Valve; Tons of Half-Life 2, Portal, TF2 and CS Data
Adrian Werner, 13 January 2023, 13:37
A truckload of files from early versions of Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2 and many other of Valve studio's biggest hits have been leaked to the web.
Steam With New Download Method? May Help People With Slow Internet
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 January 2023, 14:16
More footprints in the code of Steam prove that Valve is preparing a useful feature for people who play the company's platform on multiple devices.
Steam has Grown Again; Two More All-time Records
Kamil Kleszyk, 08 January 2023, 21:11
Valve executives have reasons to celebrate. It turns out that Steam is gaining popularity. This, in turn, translates into subsequent records.
People Lost Chance to Get Free Steam Deck; Something Went Wrong
Jacob Blazewicz, 12 December 2022, 15:26
The Steam Deck lottery at The Game Awards 2022 drew a crowd of spectators, but apparently some fell victim to a major issue.
Valve Employees Have an Idea for Portal 3 Just Waiting for Green Light
Adrian Werner, 04 December 2022, 19:46
The writers of the Portal series already have a good idea for the third installment, and they hope to convince the rest of Valve's employees about the project.
RTX Portal Release Date and Staggering Requirements
Jakub Tarchala, 01 December 2022, 15:00
RTX Portal received an exact release date. We also learned the system requirements, and soon the results of a contest in which three RTX 40 series cards are up for grabs will be announced.
Free Steam Deck Every Minute of The Game Awards; Lottery Rules
Adrian Werner, 01 December 2022, 13:54
Valve has prepared quite an attraction for this year's The Game Awards. During the broadcast, lucky winners will be drawn every minute to receive a Steam Deck.
Steam Delights With New Feature; Console Lovers Will Appreciate It
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 November 2022, 15:31
The new update to Steam Deck interface (and Big Picture mode) is modest, but players clearly liked the fresh launch animation.
Steam With Historic Result; All-time Record Achieved
Jakub Tarchala, 24 October 2022, 11:47
The past weekend will go down in the history of Steam. At one point there were more than 30 million users logged into the service.
Steam has New Mobile App; Valve Praised for Openness
Adrian Werner, 13 October 2022, 15:33
Valve has released a new version of the Steam Mobile app. It offers quite a few useful features.
Steam Deck Now Available Without Queues
Martin Nothing, 07 October 2022, 22:06
Steam Deck finally easier to purchase. Valve has announced that the portable gaming device can now be ordered without reservations.
Steam Blocked Chaos;Head Noah, Devs Apologize [UPDATE: Valve Yields]
Adrian Werner, 07 October 2022, 12:19
Valve has blocked the release of Chaos;Head Noah on Steam. This is all the more surprising because the game will be released on Nintendo Switch without any problems.
Steam's Improved Search Engine Brings Valve Praise
Adrian Werner, 06 October 2022, 13:13
Valve has implemented further improvements to the game search engine on Steam. Now it is not intimidated by any kinds of typos.
Steam's Offline Mode - User Debunks Myths About Time Limits and Transfers
Hubert Sledziewski, 03 October 2022, 15:53
One Steam user decided to dispel some myths about the offline mode in Valve's application. He considered the most common one to be the need to connect to the network every few days.
Valve Hides Source 2 Traces; CSGO's Test Build Removed
Miriam Moszczynska, 28 September 2022, 13:50
The CSGO Beta Dev, the version on which Source 2 was supposed to be tested, has disappeared from Steam. This has triggered a new wave of speculation about the game's transition to the new engine.
Half-Life 2 Fan Remake Brings Wonderful Showcase of Unreal Engine 5's Capabilities
Kamil Kleszyk, 25 September 2022, 14:39
A fan-made video shows what a potential Half-Life 2 remake could look like if it were powered by Unreal Engine 5. The footage is truly impressive.
Steam Improvement Refreshes Rankings of Most Popular Games
Miriam Moszczynska, 23 September 2022, 14:04
Steam has refreshed the Statistics tab. It now provided better organized information on, among other things, the best-selling games or the most played titles.
RTX Portal Announced - Free Pseudo-remaster With Ray Tracing
Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 September 2022, 11:17
The classic 2007 game will get a „remaster.” Portal with RTX support is expected to be a free expansion for all owners of the original game.
Steam Guides Turned Into Pathology; Valve Unleashes Banhammer
Miriam Moszczynska, 19 September 2022, 13:19
Guides on Steam are pure chaos. Mixed in with those that have been polished are those that didn't even stand on a shelf with the word „helpful.” Valve reacted and one of the guide scammers was kicked out of the community.
Oldest Steam Account is Now 19 Years Old
Miriam Moszczynska, 12 September 2022, 11:31
A new badge has appeared on Steam. It was given to the oldest, or 19-year-old accounts, which mostly belong to Valve employees.
Valve Improved Steam Search Engine in 6 Hours
Miriam Moszczynska, 09 September 2022, 13:38
Technical support on Steam remains vigilant. A problem with the platform's search engine was fixed within hours.
Resetting Achievements on Steam is Easy; Here's How to Do It
Miriam Moszczynska, 06 September 2022, 15:09
If you were wondering whether achievements can be reset on Steam, the answer is yes. However, you need to be careful about which games you want to reset your progress in.