Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 19:31 GMT
Valve announces beta release of Steam app for iOS and Android
Valve has announced the beta release of the Steam application for iOS and Android devices.
The app will allow Steam users to chat with friends, browse community groups, user profiles, gawk at screenshots and user-generated content, as well as the ability to stay abreast of sales hitting the service.
“The Steam app comes from many direct requests from our customers,” said Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve. “Seeing which of your friends are online and playing a game, sending quick messages, looking at screenshots for an upcoming game, or catching a sale – these are all features customers have requested.
“Mobile is changing way people interact, play games and consume media, and the Steam app is part of our commitment to meet customer demands and expand the service functionality of Steam to make it richer and more accessible for everyone.”
Those who wish to join the beta just need to download the Steam app and log in to their Steam account. Gamers will be added to the closed beta as the service ramps up.
Can we get a hell yeah?
10 comments
#1
Patrick Garratt
26/01/12, 7:30 pm
Good! About bloody time.
#2
Colin Gallacher
26/01/12, 7:32 pm
Finally!
#3
Sadismek
26/01/12, 7:34 pm
Took ‘em long enough.
#4
Yoshi
26/01/12, 7:37 pm
ORRGAAASSSMMMICCC!!!!!!!! OOOHHH GOD!
I can’t wait for this!
#5
someguy2
26/01/12, 7:43 pm
I can’t seem to login through it. I know I’ve got the correct password but it says incorrect login.
#6
Colin Gallacher
26/01/12, 7:44 pm
@5 By attempting the login you register your interest for the beta. You won’t get in yet.
#7
someguy2
26/01/12, 7:49 pm
@6 It wasn’t that, I had a Germanic letter in my username so I had to change it since the app didn’t accept it.
#8
Colin Gallacher
26/01/12, 7:55 pm
@7 Ahh
#9
NeoSquall
26/01/12, 8:00 pm
Downloaded, waiting for the beta signup…
#10
DSB
26/01/12, 8:51 pm
You know what would be really good? A proper Steam app store outdoing EA’s app store
Karma, bitch!