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Steam Deck Shipments Doubling As Q3 Arrives

Valve has been attempting to compete in the console market with the Steam Deck and is stepping things up. Since the handheld's launch, reservations have been in high demand with the company…

June 27, 2022 | 01:51 EDT

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Dungeon Travelers 2 Steam Release Apparently Blocked by Valve

It looks like a potential Dungeon Travelers 2 Steam release has been banned by Valve. While no official announcement was made, a SteamDB listing suggests that the game might have been rejected from…

June 20, 2022 | 10:32 EDT

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(Updated) Ready Or Not Returns To Steam After Trademark Claim

Update June 20th 8:12AM: Spicy Horse's American McGee has confirmed that his games were likely removed from Steam due to a glitch. In a tweet, McGee said that he was trying to remove Akaneiro: Demon…

June 20, 2022 | 08:22 EDT

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Steam Deck Dock Release Date Delayed Indefinitely

The Steam Deck Dock release date has been delayed, owing to a mix of parts shortages and COVID-related closures at Valve's manufacturing facilities. First revealed last summer, the Steam Deck is a…

June 1, 2022 | 06:05 EDT

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Bethesda Steam Migration Arrives Late April 2022

The Bethesda Steam migration will be available in late April 2022, signaling the final days of the Bethesda.net game launcher. Earlier this year, Bethesda Softworks announced that it was shutting…

April 13, 2022 | 03:28 EDT

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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Playercount Breaks Records on Steam

The Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga playercount on Steam is pretty darn good. It's so good, in fact, that it beat the next most-popular Lego game by nearly 1,400%. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker…

April 6, 2022 | 03:32 EDT

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A Hat In Time Online Party Will Be Down for 'Several Weeks,' Devs Say

Gears of Breakfast has announced that the A Hat in Time Online Party outage is expected to continue for "several weeks" while it explores new technical solutions for online multiplayer. A Hat in…

April 4, 2022 | 03:25 EDT

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Steam Simfest Hobby Edition Puts Sim Games in the Spotlight

Steam Simfest Hobby Edition has been announced by Valve, putting simulation games like Euro Truck Simulator 2, PowerWash Simulator, and Planet Zoo in the spotlight for a weeklong event. Simulation…

March 22, 2022 | 02:06 EDT

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Valve Suspends Payments to Developers in Ukraine and Russia

Several game creators and publishers in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine have stated that they are unable to receive payment for their products from Valve. Many companies have recently placed sanctions…

March 18, 2022 | 06:17 EDT

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Internal Steam Release Dates Apparently Leaked via API

Internal Steam release dates have apparently been leaked via the Steam API, providing insight on when we can expect some of the most anticipated games to come out in 2022 and beyond. There are…

March 15, 2022 | 02:22 EDT

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Older F1 Racing Games Removed from Sale on Steam

Several older F1 racing games that were developed and published by Codemasters have been delisted on Steam and removed from sale with no explanation. While Frontier Developments is hard at work on…

March 11, 2022 | 03:26 EST

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Classic Gold Box RPGs To Hit Steam Later This Month

Publisher SNEG has announced that several classic Gold Box RPGs are getting a Steam release later this year. These include formative franchises for the genre like Krynn, Ravenloft, and Forgotten…

March 11, 2022 | 11:54 EST

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Steam Deck Windows Drivers Are Here

Steam Deck Windows drivers have arrived, finally adding official Windows support to Valve's handheld gaming PC. Unfortunately, you won't yet be able to dual-boot your Deck to either Windows or…

March 10, 2022 | 02:12 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Steam Error Blocking People From Playing

Square Enix has confirmed that it's aware of an error causing the Final Fantasy XIV Steam version to crash. Unfortunately, the studio doesn't yet know what's causing the error, as the problem doesn't…

March 8, 2022 | 11:25 EST

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Steam Deck Ups Production, Opens More Order Windows

Valve has announced that it has been "working hard" to increase Steam Deck production, allowing it to open another wave of orders for people with reservations. Additionally, it will soon be selling…

March 7, 2022 | 01:50 EST

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Big Slay The Spire Mod Downfall Gets Full Steam Release

Popular Slay the Spire mod Downfall is getting a full Steam release. The mod will be downloadable via its very own Steam page, adding a new hero, a new game mode, and plenty of other content to Mega…

February 28, 2022 | 11:55 EST

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The Bethesda.net Launcher is Being Sunsetted

For those of you that have been suffering under the weight of Bethesda's annoying launcher, don't be afraid. You're almost free now, as Bethesda has just announced that their Bethesda.net Launcher…

February 22, 2022 | 12:07 EST

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There Will Be No Official GOG Steam Deck Support

There's a bit of bad news for fans of DRM-free gaming: there will be no official GOG Steam Deck support -- but that doesn't mean it won't be possible. You're probably aware of the Steam Deck by now…

February 21, 2022 | 02:21 EST

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Dying Light 2 Player Numbers Soar, Techland Aware Of Issues

Dying Light 2 has already broken the first Dying Light's all-time concurrent Steam user record, despite only being on sale for a handful of hours. It's a pretty decisive victory, too, with the second…

February 4, 2022 | 10:56 EST

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Steam Client Beta Receives Steam Deck Updates

It looks like Valve is hard at work preparing the Steam client for the imminent arrival of the Steam Deck. After months of waiting, the handheld console is being released on February 25, 2022 for…

February 4, 2022 | 10:42 EST

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Steam Deck Release Date Revealed for Reservation Holders

The Steam Deck release date has been revealed for reservation holders -- soon, the lucky few who locked down a pre-order will be able to actually buy Valve's upcoming handheld gaming PC. First…

January 26, 2022 | 01:52 EST

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First List Of Steam Deck Verified Games Revealed

The first list of Steam Deck Verified games has been revealed. Although the list hasn't technically been unveiled by Valve, various games have a "SteamDeckVerified" tag within their Steam app IDs,…

January 20, 2022 | 10:12 EST

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The Steam Awards 2021 Winners Announced

The Steam Awards 2021 winners have been announced! The Steam community has come together to pick the best games on the platform... and there are some interesting surprises in this year's results.…

January 3, 2022 | 02:52 EST

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The 2021 Steam Winter Sale and Steam Awards are Here

It's that time of year again! The Steam Winter Sale has begun, bringing with it plenty of video game deals and the 2021 edition of the Steam Awards. The Steam Winter Sale needs little introduction…

December 23, 2021 | 01:34 EST

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Steam Breaks Concurrent User Record Twice

This past weekend, Steam managed to break its concurrent user record not once, but twice. Each of these record-breaking days saw Steam reach over 27 million concurrent users. On Saturday at 9 AM ET…

November 29, 2021 | 08:33 EST

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Steam Cracks Down On Account Region Swapping Abuse

It's now going to be harder to buy games cheaply if you're from a first world country, as Steam is finally beginning to crack down on account region swapping abuse. Check out the comment that was…

June 23, 2021 | 10:39 EDT

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Erotic VR Experience Holodexxx Has Been Rejected By Steam

Holodexxx, an erotic VR experience featuring scans of real-life adult stars, has been rejected by Steam. The devs say they'll be moving forward with making the game, but that they're "disappointed"…

May 10, 2021 | 09:39 EDT

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Wolfire Games Accuses Valve Of Controlling Non-Steam Game Prices

Humble Bundle creator Wolfire Games has accused Valve of controlling game prices on non-Steam stores. According to Wolfire, Valve tells developers it will remove their games from Steam if they charge…

May 7, 2021 | 09:45 EDT

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Humble Bundle Creator Suing Valve in Anti-Trust Suit

Original Humble Bundle creator Wolffire Games is bringing an anti-trust lawsuit against Valve. The suit claims Valve illegally monopolizes the PC gaming landscape and that the 30% cut Valve takes on…

April 29, 2021 | 09:48 EDT

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Stellar 'Subverse' Sales Secure #2 Spot on Steam

Subverse sales have been pretty spectacular — this adult video game from Studio FOW Interactive has secured the #2 spot on Steam's weekly charts. And yes, Valheim is still resting comfortably in the…

March 29, 2021 | 01:59 EDT

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(Updated) Dead Space 2, Other EA Games Not Working For Steam EA Play Members

Update 05/03 10:02 AM - EA has confirmed that it's aware of players being unable to access EA Play games via Steam, and that the issue is now resolved. An EA representative told us that players "…

March 4, 2021 | 10:50 EST

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Valve And Perfect World To Launch Steam China Beta On February 9th

Valve and Perfect World will launch a beta of the Steam China client later this month. The first two games to debut on the platform will be Valve-developed multiplayer classics, with Chinese players…

February 4, 2021 | 10:18 EST

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Steam Adds New Features For Xbox Elite Controller And More

Steam has received an update that adds new features for Xbox Elite controllers, as well as other types of controllers. The new features include additional rebind functionality, extra options for the…

January 6, 2021 | 11:05 EST

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Steam News is The Newest Place To Get Your TechRaptor Fix

Steam Labs has been working hard at improving the experience on Steam, and now a new test is underway. Steam News is getting some serious improvements as part of a new test that will enhance the…

September 21, 2020 | 01:42 EDT

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Rocket League On Steam Now Requires An Epic Games Account

After the recent September update, Rocket League now requires you to have an Epic Games account when you're playing it on Steam. If you don't have one, it'll prompt you to create one before you can…

September 17, 2020 | 09:54 EDT

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Adorable Dino Park Simulator Parkasaurus Leaving Steam Early Access August 2020

Get ready, clever girls and boys: the Parkasaurus 1.0 release date has been locked in for August 2020, finally bringing this adorable dino park tycoon out of Steam Early Access after more than two…

July 28, 2020 | 02:04 EDT

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Valve Introduces New Experimental Room View 3D Feature to Valve Index

Although we already have the likes of Valve, Sony, and Oculus in the world of virtual reality, it still isn't considered a mainstream gaming platform. The technology is still in its infancy, and will…

June 19, 2020 | 02:41 EDT

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Valve to Sponsor the Game Devs of Color Expo

After many days of silence on the current political events that are taking place throughout America, Valve has made a statement of sorts by pledging to sponsor the Game Devs of Color Expo. The…

June 17, 2020 | 10:39 EDT

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The Steam Spring Cleaning Event 2020 Can Net You A Cool Badge

The Steam Spring Cleaning Event 2020 is here! If you've been looking for a reason to play through your Steam backlog, this special little event will serve as a reminder to check out some games you…

May 21, 2020 | 02:03 EDT

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Square Enix Broke Final Fantasy IX PC, Because Of Course

Square Enix continues its sterling reputation for excellent PC ports with perfect technical implementation. That, of course, was sarcasm, because apparently a patch has managed to completely break …

April 2, 2020 | 09:35 EDT

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This Asset Flip Game Is Selling for $200 On Steam

How are you feeling about the state of your bank balance right now? Feel like dropping $200 on a Steam asset flip game? That's exactly what mysterious developer LGe is asking you to do with Super…

March 31, 2020 | 09:16 EDT

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Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is Steam's Biggest Release of 2020

After 8 years of waiting, Taleworlds Entertainment has finally released Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord as of about six hours ago. It's already the biggest Steam release of the year so far, at over…

March 30, 2020 | 11:15 EDT

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Steam Spring Game Festival Had Nearly 3 Million Visitors

Valve's Steam gaming platform is a hallmark in the world of PC gaming, the dominant storefront and a must-have for everyone who wants to play PC games. The platform is known for recapping its…

March 27, 2020 | 04:38 EDT

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Customizable Steam Avatar Frames May Be on the Way

Some kind of customizable Steam avatar frames appear to be in development. Steam offers up plenty of ways for users to customize their profiles, and we may soon be getting yet another one to spruce…

March 25, 2020 | 04:32 EDT

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February 2020 Top Steam Releases Include Metro Exodus, Besiege

Metro Exodus and Besiege were among the February 2020 Top Steam Releases, marking out these titles as especially popular launches during the previous month. In total, 20 premium games and 5 free-to-…

March 20, 2020 | 01:34 EDT

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The Steam Game Festival Returns This Week

The Game Awards 2019 was a great show last year, having 73% more viewership than 2018's show. It also featured the debut of The Steam Game Festival, and we will soon see it make a return much earlier…

March 16, 2020 | 03:00 EDT

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Dandy Dungeon Has Released on Steam

Today, Tokyo-based indie developers Onion Games (who in the past have worked on titles such as Little King's Story, Chulip, Rez, and Super Mario RPG), have announced that their latest title, Dandy…

November 29, 2019 | 02:30 EST

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Creators of Prison Architect Announce New Title, Scanner Sombre, Releasing This Week

Scanner Sombre is the newest game from Introversion Software, creators of Prison Architect, and it takes place in a world where the player has to navigate to the surface by scanning the environment…

October 27, 2019 | 01:16 EDT