Valve breathes new life into Half-Life with new content
Many games have sold more copies and even received more awards than Half-Life but very few have had the same impact on the industry.
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Why is Valve giving away Half-Life for free on Steam?
Half-Life 3 remains one of the most wanted games ever, perhaps much higher on everyone's wishlist than, let's say, GTA 6.
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Valve teases future of on-the-go gaming with massive power jump
Valve has already teased its next-generation handheld just a few days after announcing the Steam Deck OLED.
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Is Valve’s new Steam Deck OLED the best handheld upgrade of the year?
Bigger screen, extra storage, better battery... essentially everything you want in a handheld gaming console.
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Uncovering a huge what-if behind a virtual legend that is Half-Life
Interestingly enough, there was a point during its development where the first Fallout game was almost named Vault-13.
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Is ambition enough for Epic Games Store to conquer Steam?
Giving away free copies of recently released AAA titles are definitely a part of why Epic Games Store is still as unprofitable as ever.
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Blizzard Drops Surprise Update for Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm is part of a long list of non-supported online games that continue to exist because of its community.
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How Diablo 4 Went from Blizzard’s Bestseller to Steam’s Debated Release
Diablo 4 isn't doing as badly as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Steam but that's not exactly saying much.
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Steam’s Success Secret? No Paid Ads, Just Genuine Player Interest
Despite the commercial norm of selling ad space, Valve places emphasis on user experience over immediate gains.
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Play Counter-Strike 2 with AMD? Why You Might Get Banned
This further compounds to the onslaught of problems currently being faced by Counter-Strike 2, one of the worst-reviewed games on Steam.
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No room for Mac: Counter-Strike 2 drops support, leaving players in de_dust
Valve says gamers on Mac for CS:GO represented only 1% of the player base, which isn't enough to pour resources into a proper port.
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Counter-Strike 2 is being review bombed on Steam
Counter-Strike 2 is definitely not Valve's worst game ever but the Steam user reviews would like you to believe that it is.
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Diablo 4 is not coming to the Game Pass anytime soon
The earliest that we'll see Diablo 4, or perhaps any other Diablo game for that matter, on the Game Pass is at some point next...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is the best-selling game on the Steam Deck
Overall, the only games that are currently selling better than Baldur's Gate 3 are Call of Duty, EA Sports FC 24, and Counter-Strike
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Diablo 4 is coming to Steam on October 17
The controversial dungeon crawler will have both crossplay and cross-progression immediately when it arrives on Steam.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.