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Did 2023 have the best games ever released in September?
Be it March, September, or October, one thing no one can deny is that 2023 has given us some of the best games we've seen...
By Caleb Sama October 1, 2023October 1, 2023

Gaming Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Steam, Valve
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Counter-Strike 2 is finally out on Steam
Counter-Strike 2, built on Valve's modern Source 2 engine, has officially replaced its predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Gaming Dusk, Epic, Epic Games, Epic Games Store, Iron Lung, Steam, Valve
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Valve gets a vote of confidence over Epic from Dusk and Iron Lung developer
For Valve's supporters, their stance isn't about stifling competition but championing a platform that values progress over mere profit.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Gaming Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Steam, Valve
Valve might be preparing to release Counter-Strike 2 on September 27
If Valve's recently teased release date is true, Counter-Strike 2 will miss its Summer 2023 window by just a couple of weeks.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Gaming Steam, Valve
Valve confirms Steam Sales dates for 2024
As the upcoming Steam Sales dates approach, gamers can keep an eye on the Steam website for more detailed information on each sale.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Gaming Pierre-Loup Griffais, Steam Deck, Valve
Valve is not looking forward to release a faster Steam Deck anytime soon
Valve's Steam Deck has started a handheld console arms race with the likes of ASUS and Lenovo joining the party with more powerful versions.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Entertainment Dav0r, Facepunch, Garry's Mod, Steam, Valve
The creator of the iconic Garry's Mod toolgun mod passed away
Beyond his notable invention, Dav0r was cherished for his infectious humor and contributions to the Facepunch community.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Gaming Activision Blizzard, FTC, Mason Morfit, Microsoft, Microsoft Gaming, Nintendo, Phil Spencer, ValueAct, Valve, Xbox Game Studios, ZeniMax Media
Microsoft Gaming CEO really believed in buying Nintendo in 2020
It would've been interesting to see how a Microsoft-Nintendo merger would turn out and how long it would take.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Gaming Meta Quest, PlayStation VR 2, Steam, Steam Machine, Valve
Is Valve working on a new Steam Machine for Wireless VR?
On Steam's 20th anniversary, hopes were high for an official announcement about the rumored Steam Machine, but Valve remained tight-lipped on the matter.
By Caleb Sama September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Gaming Epic Games Store, Half-Life 2, Steam, Valve
Steam goes on a platform-wide sale for its 20th birthday
Steam is taking players on a nostalgic journey, highlighting its evolution from an updating tool to the world's leading digital platform
By Ray Ampoloquio September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Gaming DualSense, DualShock, PlayStation Studios, Steam, Valve
The upcoming Steam update is good news for PlayStation owners
Starting in October, games' compatibility with the PlayStation DualShock and DualSense will be more transparent, enhancing user experience.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Gaming Creative Business Unit III, Epic Games, Epic Games Store, Final Fantasy 15, Final Fantasy 16, Kingdom Hearts, Naoki Yoshida, Square Enix, Steam, Unreal Engine 5, Valve
Final Fantasy 16 is not going to be exclusive to Epic Games Store
Final Fantasy 16's decision to launch on Steam on the PC instead of being a timed exclusive suggests a shift in Square Enix's strategy.
By Ray Ampoloquio September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Gaming Arc System Works, Guilty Gear Strive, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Valve, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Guilty Gear Strive just got a lot more expensive on Steam
Most of the United States and Europe were spared from the price increase but the rest of the world has to pay the price.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Gaming ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo, Lenovo Legion Go, Steam Deck, Valve
The Legion Go is coming this October with an $800 price tag
With a 1440Hz refresh rate on a QHD+ screen, we can expect some trouble with battery life on the Legion Go.
By Caleb Sama August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Gaming Epic First Run, Epic Games, Epic Games Store, Steam, Valve
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Epic Games really wants to take Steam down with the Epic First Run program
A bolstered Epic Games Store, with potential backing from major publishers, could force Steam to innovate and offer better deals.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

Gaming Alan Wake 2, Ascendant Studios, Assassin's Creed: Mirage, Atlas Fallen, Electronic Arts, Godfall, Immortals of Aveum, Remedy Entertainment, Steam, Ubisoft, Valve
Very few players are playing Immortals of Aveum on Steam
Hopefully, this doesn't discourage Electronic Arts from supporting smaller studios as part of its EA Originals initiative.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

Gaming Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 RTX, Nvidia, Valve
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A team of modders is working with Nvidia to give ray-tracing to Half-Life 2
Between the heart-pounding chases with the Combine, the puzzles, and the crowbar, ray-tracing will make revisiting this world more worth it.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Gaming Black Myth: Wukong, Epic Games Store, Game Science, Gamescom 2023, Geoff Keighley, PlayStation 5, Steam, Unreal Engine 5, Valve, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
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Black Myth: Wukong is live on Steam and the Epic Games Store
While this isn't indicative of anything, it might suggest that Black Myth: Wukong is getting a release date sooner rather than later.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 20, 2023August 20, 2023

Gaming Steam, Valve
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Valve has quietly updated the minimum price threshold on Steam
Valve's pricing decision from earlier this week, which restructures the minimum pricing on Steam, is drawing mixed reactions.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

Gaming Epic Games, Steam, Unreal Engine, Unreal Engine 5, Valve
Epic Games is making crossplay easier to do on consoles via Unreal Engine
Epic Games continues to incentivize the use of Unreal Engine in modern titles for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S/X, among others.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Gaming GameStop, Steam Deck, Valve
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Valve is now selling refurbished Steam Decks
A 20% (give or take) cost savings awaits those who fancy getting their hands on a slightly used but restored Steam Deck straight from Valve.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Gaming Apex Legends, Baldur's Gate 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, Larian Studios, Steam, Swen Vincke, Valve
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Baldur's Gate 3 is officially more popular than Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Larian Studios' magnum opus has displaced a who's who of games on Steam's charts, both currently and all-time.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Gaming Blizzard Entertainment, Defense of the Ancients, Dota 2, Dota 2 Arcade, Starcraft 2, Valve
Is Valve ending support for the Dota 2 Arcade?
There seems to be some misconception about Valve's latest decision to crack down on monetization in the Dota 2 Arcade.
By Ray Ampoloquio August 5, 2023August 5, 2023

Gaming AI, Kickstarter, Steam, Valve
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Kickstarter announces new AI usage policy
Concealing the use of AI in a project when submitting it for crowdfunding on Kickstarter could lead to a ban.
By Caleb Sama August 3, 2023August 3, 2023