Category Archives: Steam
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 14:36 GMT
Valve handing out Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta keys through survey
Want a chance at getting a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta key? Then you need to fill out Valve’s online survey which is now open “to everyone.”
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 01:15 GMT
Newell: Valve may have been doing “something stupid” with bans
Asked about a high-profile Steam ban, Valve boss Gabe Newell said the company is still looking into the case, and constantly re-evaluating its policies.
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Posted in: PC, Steam, Valve
Tags: gabe newell
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 00:01 GMT
Waveform release trailer celebrates March launch
Eden Industries’ debut title Waveform isn’t easy to describe, even in video form – but this trailer gives it a go.
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Posted in: Action, Arcade, PC, Steam, indie
Tags: Eden Industries, Ryan Vandendyck, Waveform
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 23:10 GMT
Skyrim patch 1.4.26 available as a Steam beta
Once again we must call upon the bravest Dohvakiin – to beta test the latest patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Posted in: Bethesda, PC, RPG, Steam
Tags: beta, patch, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, title update
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 23:12 GMT
Ravaged gameplay footage may cause outbreaks of lust
What the world needs now is an awesome online shooter with trikes and gyrocopters. Thanks, Ravaged!
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 21:34 GMT
Moore: “Give us 18 months to two years” to perfect Origin
EA COO Peter Moore has said criticism of Origin is already dying off, but the service needs time to grow and evolve, just as Steam did.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 19:45 GMT
Killing Floor moves 1 million, players log 45 million hours
Tripwire Interactive has announced Killing Floor has sold more than 1 million copies on PC in the two and a half years since releasing on the market.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter, Steam
Tags: killing floor, tripwire interactive
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 16:43 GMT
Crusader Kings II released with launch trailer
Paradox has announced the eight-year wait for a Crusader Kings sequel is over with the release of Crusader Kings II. The game explores “one of the defining eras in world history,” covering the period of the 11th to 15th century Medieval Europe. The strategy title can be purchased through most, major digital platforms for $39.99. Check out the launch trailer below.
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Posted in: PC, Paradox, Steam, Strategy, Videos
Tags: Crusader Kings, Crusader Kings II
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 13:39 GMT
Pay what you want for the Be Mine Indie Bundle
Another pay what you want indie bundle goes on sale today through Groupees, and with this particular set, there are incentives for your purchase.
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Posted in: PC, Platformer, Puzzler, Steam, indie
Tags: Be Mine Indie Bundle, BEEP, Sideways New York, the ball, Wasteland Angel, Xotic
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 09:33 GMT
Steam Workshop gets search functionality
Valve’s included a search functionality for Steam Workshop as part of a new update. The Workshop itself is now a top-level menu item in the community part of Steam. There’s a full list of changes here.
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Posted in: PC, Steam, Valve
Tags: Steam Workshop
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | 21:33 GMT
Power outage knocks Steam out for an hour
Fear not, Internet denizens; Steam’s brief failure was nothing sinister.
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | 19:16 GMT
Valve releases update on last year’s Steam database intrusion
Valve has sent out an email, letting Steam forum and service users know, that it has still found no evidence that the intrusion last year resulted in any data theft.
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Posted in: Steam, Valve
Tags: gabe newell
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | 18:35 GMT
Indie Royale Valentine’s Bundle includes PC debut for Soulcaster series
The Indie Royale Valentine’s Bundle has gone live, and it’s time to throw open your wallet, let the bats fly out, and drop at minimum $4.51.
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | 01:54 GMT
Alan Wake PC digital, retail and collector’s editions detailed
The PC version of Alan Wake – which boasts a visual upgrade, stereoscopic 3D and multi-screen support – comes in several flavours, including a fancy pants retail collector’s edition.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 23:06 GMT
Skyrim wins Game of the Year at Danish Game Awards
The third annual Danish Game Awards were held tonight, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim walked home with not only and award for Best RPG, but Game of the Year as well.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 15:16 GMT
Bohemia announces Take On Helicopters: Hinds
Bohemia Interactive has announced the first DLC for Take On Helicopters, Hinds, will be released on March 15, and it promises to contain a more “action-packed” experience.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter, Simulation, Steam
Tags: bohemia interactive, Hinds, Take On Helicopters, Take On Helicopters: Hinds
Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 18:46 GMT
Skyrim 33% off on Steam, Creation Kit, Hi-Res pack out
Katie bar the door: as promised, the Skyrim Creation Kit is out along with the rumored, free High-Resolution Texture Pack. Nice surprise isn’t it? To celebrate, Bethesda also has the game for 33% off on Steam. Go download it all now and make some awesome mods. If you are not into such matters, and already own Skyrim, Game of the Year Editions for Morrwind and Oblivion are also $9.99 on the store, which is $10.00 off the normal price. Check out a video for the Creation Kit below.
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Posted in: Bethesda, PC, RPG, Steam
Tags: Skyrim, Skyrim Creation Kit, Skyrim Hi-Res Texture Pack
Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 17:33 GMT
Rather nice review scores go live for KoA: Reckoning
Reviews for 38 Studio’s first foray into the market, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, have gone live and below the break are many a link to click full of opinions on the RPG.
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Posted in: EA, Origin, PC, PS3, RPG, Steam, Videos, Xbox 360, reviews
Tags: 38 studios, big huge games, Kingdoms of Amalur, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning reviews, Reckoning, Reckoning reviews
Mon, Feb 06, 2012 | 22:35 GMT
Sanctum 2 development underway, due next year
Joystiq reports Coffee Stain Studios is already at work on Sanctum 2, a sequel to its successful indie combining shooter and tower defence mechanics. The follow-up is expected in 2013, on PC, the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, thanks to a publishing deal with Reverb. If you haven’t checked out the original Sanctum, which sold over 30,000 copies on Steam alone, it’s on sale for $3.39, which when divided by the number of joyful hours it will bring you, is pretty much no money at all.
Sun, Feb 05, 2012 | 23:45 GMT
Three quarters of Half-life protesters failed to turn up
This weekend’s action to protest Valve’s lack of communication over Half-life 3 was something of a blow out.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter, Steam, Valve
Tags: A Call for Communication, half-life, half-life 2, Half-Life 3
GAME drops Last Story, holds crunch publisher talks