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Valve has New Half-Life Stories to Tell

Sebastian Grys, 02 September 2022, 15:24

Valve continues to create video games, and many of them are currently in development. One of them may be a new Half-Life.

Half-Life 3 Concept Arts Leaked

Agnes Adamus, 01 September 2022, 13:06

Concept arts from unreleased Valve games - including the sequel to Half-Life 2 - have surfaced online.

Wake Up Call Didn't Help Valve; M0nesy Shows Another Exploit

Miriam Moszczynska, 31 August 2022, 17:06

G2 Esports player m0nesy once again showed that Valve doesn't care about bugs. This time on Mirage a Molotov cocktail was put to some interesting use.

Valve Banned Curators for Violating Steam Regulations

Miriam Moszczynska, 31 August 2022, 14:56

Valve has stepped in to address the attack on BROK the InvestiGator. The creator's name has been cleared, and players are having second thoughts about the curator's role on Steam.

Source 2 Already in CSGO? Inconspicuous Update Piqued Players' Curiosity

Miriam Moszczynska, 30 August 2022, 14:28

CSGO fans have once again picked up clues that could signal the game's move to the Source 2 engine, and the hype train isn't slowing down.

New Steam Login Beta Bodes a Wave of Account Thefts

Sonia Selerska, 25 August 2022, 17:04

An update to Steam's mobile app, which has been awaited for years, introduces new features to make users' lives easier. However, the developers have not taken into account a certain problem they are creating.

Valve Thanks for 10 Years of CSGO and Declares it is Just the Beginning

Michal Ciezadlik, 22 August 2022, 20:19

The tenth anniversary of CS:GO is a time for summarizing and giving thanks. Valve has already released an anniversary update, and now announced that the first decade „is just the beginning” for Global Offensive.

Half-Life Sets New Popularity Record on Steam

Jakub Tarchala, 16 August 2022, 12:53

The first Half-Life is a dated game, but despite the passage of time it still manages to attract and unite players. The record of 6022 concurrent players is a thing of the past. All it took was one action to improve it, and twofold!

Steam Made it Easier to Add Free Games

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 August 2022, 14:42

One small change on Steam has greatly pleased the players, who can finally add free games and DLCs to their collections quickly and efficiently.

CSGO Legend Challenges Valve, Says He Could Do Better

Kamil Kleszyk, 12 August 2022, 16:15

Oleksandr Kostylev, better known as s1mple, is a CS:GO legend. The Ukrainian player recently approached Valve Software with an extremely interesting proposal. How will the developers of the popular online shooter respond?

Valve Humbled; Fans Ported CSGO to Source 2 in 6 Months

Adrian Werner, 12 August 2022, 13:00

A group of fans ported the basic elements of CS:GO to Source 2 in just a few months. How the project looks in action can be seen thanks to the extensive gameplay.

CSGO on Source 2 Will be a Different Game, Says Former Valve Employee

Miriam Moszczynska, 04 August 2022, 14:58

The vision of CSGO on the Source 2 engine is getting closer. Still, a former Valve employee is skeptical about the move, worrying about what will happen to the game.

Valve Changed CSGO Matchmaking; New Ranks for Players

Michal Ciezadlik, 02 August 2022, 14:36

The latest update to CS:GO is expected to significantly affect almost all players. Valve has decided to significantly overhaul matchmaking, which will result in a change of ranks among the vast majority of players.

Reviews, Awards and Deals Will Disappear From Promo Graphics on Steam

Adrian Werner, 29 July 2022, 13:18

Starting in September, Steam will undergo significant changes that will ensure that graphic thumbnails will no longer be cluttered with unnecessary additional information.

Sexism Remains a Problem in CS:GO; Girls Leave Over Unpleasant Experiences

Michal Ciezadlik, 25 July 2022, 15:09

One CS:GO streamer showed the rather unpleasant reality that female gamers often face in Valve's shooter. Getting kicked out of the game and unpleasant comments due to their gender are often the norm, unfortunately.

Valve Warns Not to Play on Steam Deck During Heat Periods

Kamil Cuber, 20 July 2022, 12:03

One of Steam Deck's social media profiles posted a warning against overheating the device during hot weather.

CSGO Update Introduces Fix in Need of Clarification

Miriam Moszczynska, 13 July 2022, 13:40

Valve has fixed a bug that had been present in CSGO since April. It concerned weapons and the names given to them, which stopped displaying in the game.

Second Steam Next Fest 2022 Schedule Revealed

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 July 2022, 13:26

Steam Next Fest will return later this year, and with it will come more demos and information on upcoming games.

CSGO Maps Ported to Source 2; New Engine Approaching?

Miriam Moszczynska, 04 July 2022, 15:14

More and more information about CSGO's transition to Source 2 is appearing online, with six maps found in the game's code that were tested on the new engine.

Half-Life 2 and Other Secrets in Code of New Portal Collection

Adrian Werner, 02 July 2022, 17:06

Quite a few interesting things were discovered in the data files of Portal: Companion Collection. Thanks to this, for example, it became possible to run Half-Life 2 on Nintendo Switch.

Weaker Steam Deck; Valve Changes Specs

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 June 2022, 12:32

Valve has changed the specifications of Steam Deck. The device may have a weaker SSD version than originally expected.

Source 2 in CS:GO Closer Than We Think? Streamer Spilled the Beans

Michal Ciezadlik, 23 June 2022, 18:10

The transition of CS:GO to a new graphics engine has been speculated about for years. If the words of a streamer with strong ties to Valve's shooter are to be believed, we can expect the Source 2 announcement soon.

Best of CSGO and CS 1.6 in Single Underappreciated Mod

Miriam Moszczynska, 06 June 2022, 13:26

A modification combining CSGO and CS 1.6 promises to be very good, but it is possible that it will never be completed. It all comes down to Valve's license.

Save Team Fortress 2: Valve Responds to Huge Protest

Miriam Moszczynska, 27 May 2022, 13:42

The #savetf2 campaign, which involved hundreds of thousands of players fighting to improve Team Fortress 2, caused a storm online. The mission was successful, and the community received a response from Valve.

Traces of Source 2 Found in CSGO Patch

Miriam Moszczynska, 24 May 2022, 14:38

We don't know much about CSGO's transition to the Source 2 engine, but Valve's latest update could have been a slip-up. It's entirely possible that the developers put more into the game than they should have.

Steam Deck Spare Parts Price Leaked

Patryk Michas, 23 May 2022, 13:47

There has been a data leak at the iFixit online store. We learned how much we will have to pay for replacing Steam Deck components.

Steam's New Feature Will Have Us Take Quizzes

Przemyslaw Dygas, 16 May 2022, 13:54

Valve is working on its next project. However, if you were hoping for the Half-Life 3 announcement, you may be slightly disappointed.

Valve Swiftly Fixes CSGO Bug After Tournament Controversy

Miriam Moszczynska, 16 May 2022, 12:42

During PGL Major Antwerp 2022 in CSGO, one of the G2 Esports players took advantage of a bug that gave him a signidicant advantage over his opponents. However, Valve instantly responded by fixing the bug.

Gabe Newell Was Against Cheesy Zombies in Left 4 Dead

Adam Adamczyk, 11 May 2022, 13:25

Gabe Newell didn't want Left 4 Dead to include zombies. The screenwriter talked about the game in an extensive interview.

Here's Fan-made Portal Remake on Unreal Engine 5

Adrian Werner, 08 May 2022, 15:12

A beautiful video has surfaced online, showing what a remake of Portal on Unreal Engine 5 could look like.

Here's a Long Gameplay From Canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 4

Agnes Adamus, 04 May 2022, 19:12

The Noclip channel featured extensive footage of Ravenholm, also known as Half-Life 2: Episode 4. The video includes lengthy gameplay footage.

Creators Still Having Trouble Streaming CSGO Due to Trusted Mode

Michal Ciezadlik, 27 April 2022, 16:52

The CSGO community is once again criticizing the so-called Trusted Mode, which in theory is designed to detect unwanted software. In practice, the program makes life difficult for streamers and other creators who want to record their screen during gameplay. The problem has remained unresolved for nearly two years.

Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Calls on Valve to Resume Payments to Ukrainian Devs

Adam Adamczyk, 20 April 2022, 12:03

Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov wrote a letter to Gabe Newell. In it, he calls for the resumption of payments to Ukrainian artists.

Steam Deck After Launch; Valve Summarizes Development

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 April 2022, 16:51

Steam Deck is now a month old, which has brought quite a few improvements for Valve's portable computer.

Waiting For Your Steam Deck? There's Good News About Shipping

Arkadiusz Strzala, 05 April 2022, 13:53

Prospective Steam Deck owners must prepare for a long wait. However, Valve promises to ramp up the production and send more frequent emails to those who have reserved the device.

Important Figure Leaves Valve After 22 Years

Hubert Sledziewski, 30 March 2022, 16:52

A little legend has left the ranks of Valve. We are talking about Doug Lombardi, who for twenty-two years served as VP of marketing at the company.

Schedule for Two More Steam Next Fests; Changes to Event Formula

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 March 2022, 17:04

We've learned the dates of the next two Steam Next Fests - events organized by Valve where you can check out hundreds of demos of upcoming games. We are also to expect a significant change associated with them.

20 Years Ago Steam Was Officially Revealed - 'Special Software' Changed PCs

Milosz Szubert, 24 March 2022, 21:01

Tuesday marked exactly 20 years since the first announcement of Valve's Steam. It's a good time to reminisce about how this digital distribution platform was talked about back then.

Steam Deck Targeted by Scalpers Again, Prices Hit $2.5K

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2022, 14:46

Scalpers do not forgive gamers. In addition to PlayStation 5 and GPU, „ambitious” sellers are also buying up Steam Decks, which they then try to sell for absurdly high amounts of money.

Release Dates for Frostpunk 2, Atomic Heart and More Leaked From Steam Database

Adrian Werner, 16 March 2022, 12:45

Most likely due to an error by Steam administrators, players gained access to undisclosed game release dates set by the developers.

No Head Bug CS:GO Has Been Haunting Players for a Year Now

Michal Ciezadlik, 14 March 2022, 15:18

Bizarre bugs in CS:GO are nothing new, but this one makes the players lose their heads. And it's been in the game on for nearly a year.

New Half-Life and Portal; Secrets Hidden in Files of Valve's Latest Game

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 March 2022, 11:06

Valve is working on „a lot of interesting games,” but what exactly? The answer may have come from the game files of the latest title released by the company.

More Than 31 Million People Bought Their First Steam Game in 2021

Adrian Werner, 09 March 2022, 11:07

Valve has summarized the past year on Steam. The service recorded big increases - both in terms of revenue and user activity.

New Steam Deck Buyers Won't Get Their Device Until October at the Earliest

Dawid Wanat, 08 March 2022, 14:04

Valve is pushing back the deadline for Steam Deck reservations. New reservers will receive the hardware after Q3 2022.

Russians Have Trouble Paying on Steam

Milosz Szubert, 04 March 2022, 18:16

It seems that Steam users living in Russia are having huge difficulties when it comes to buying anything on the platform. There are reports of payment methods not working. GOG has also stopped trading with Russians and Belarusians.

Valve Makes More Games; New Versions of Steam Deck Possible

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2022, 12:16

Valve is thinking about more than just the next versions of Steam Deck. The company is also busy working on new games.

While It's Not Portal 3, Valve's New Game Collects Accolades

Adrian Werner, 02 March 2022, 12:32

Valve's free game Aperture Desk Job has received an enthusiastic reception on Steam.

Some Steam Deck Owners Report Stick Drift [UPDATED]

Dawid Wanat, 02 March 2022, 10:10

Steam Deck has only been available for a short time, but some people are already reporting problems with drifting sticks.

Steam Deck and Its Prototypes in One Photo

Dawid Wanat, 01 March 2022, 11:59

Valve has revealed images of Steam Deck prototypes. Some of them apparently take inspiration from the Nintendo Switch.

Elden Ring Server Maintenance Scheduled

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 February 2022, 22:39

Elden Ring's servers will be temporarily shut down tomorrow. In the meantime, Valve has announced that it intends to improve the game's performance on Steam Deck.