Tag Archives: steam
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 23:51 GMT
Papo & Yo heading to Steam next month
The previously PSN-exclusive Papo & Yo, a game about coping with an abusive parent, will be released on Steam on April 18, Game Informer has learned. The game’s creator, Vander Caballero, is excited, GI says, to put the game in front of a new audience which could be helped by playing it.
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 16:30 GMT
Steam concurrent users growing by 300% compared to last year
When you registered for Steam, did you tell your friends to do the same? Did they tell their friends? Valve’s digital distribution platform is going from strength-to-strength, boasting a 300% growth rate across the last year.
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 10:17 GMT
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon finally takes off on PC
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Enhanced Edition is finally available for PC players to enjoy. Developed by Project Aces’, release comes long after the console version’s October 2011 arrival.
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Posted in: Action, PC
Tags: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, Project ACES, steam
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 | 10:41 GMT
Civ V: “One World” expansion spotted on Steam Apps Database
Civilization V is rumoured to be receiving a new set of DLC. A listing for an expansion named “One World” exists on the Steam Apps Database, and was spotted by an eagle-eyed member of the 2K forum.
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Posted in: PC, Strategy, Valve
Tags: Civilization V, firaxis, Gods & Kings, steam
Mon, Jan 07, 2013 | 21:47 GMT
2013 – the year PC gaming disrupts the console business
The console market is begging to be broken, says Patrick Garratt, and Valve is more than aware of the opportunity. This is the year that could change video gaming for good.
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Posted in: Valve
Tags: Project Shield, steam, Steambox
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 | 03:33 GMT
Linux requirements appear for some Steam games
Some game pages have been updated on Steam by Valve to include Linux system requirements, perhaps hinting that an official Steam for Linux launch is approaching.
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Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 22:20 GMT
Weekend PC deals include Prototype, a THQ pack, Orcs Must Die! 2, more
Next week may contain the biggest shopping day of the year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had on games this weekend, especially in the PC sector.
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Posted in: PC
Tags: amazon, gamers gate, green man gaming, pc sales, sales, steam
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | 18:01 GMT
Awesomenauts free-to-play on Steam this weekend, also 50% off
If you’ve liked the look of Awesomenauts but not committed thus far, Ronimo Games wants on you board right now. The game is now available for half-price on Steam, and is also free-to-play this weekend.
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Posted in: PC
Tags: Awesomenauts, Ronimo Games, steam
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | 15:17 GMT
Gabe Newell announced as next Academy of Interactive Arts and Science Hall of Fame inductee
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Science has announced Gabe Newell will be the 17th inductee into the AIAS Hall of Fame. Valve’s co-founder and president will also headline the D.I.C.E. 2013 Summit stage as Thursday conference keynote speaker.
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Posted in: Hot, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, Counter-Strike, gabe newell, half-life, left 4 dead, portal, Source, steam, valve
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 16:29 GMT
Sleeping Dogs “Nightmare in North Point” DLC out today
As previously announced, Sleeping Dogs’ first story-based DLC, Nightmare in North Point, is available for download today on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, and Steam.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, PlayStation Store, Shooter, Square Enix, Steam, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: dlc, Nightmare in North Point, playstation 3, sleeping dogs, steam, Xbox 360
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | 09:06 BST
Valve adds concept section to Greenlight
A minor update for Greenlight allows users to distinguish between idea pitches and finished games.
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Posted in: PC, Valve
Tags: Greenlight, indie games, steam, valve
Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 07:23 BST
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to receive a major update
According to a recent developer blog the update is set for today and will include a revised matchmaking system for Classic Competitive mode as well as some bug fixes.
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Sun, Sep 30, 2012 | 10:20 BST
Valve interview: ‘I just told Gabe he was full of shit’
Valve has its eye firmly on the future of gaming. VG247′s Dave Cook spoke to Chet Faliszek about where all of this is heading.
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Posted in: PC, Steam, Valve
Tags: Chet Faliszek, DOTA 2, left 4 dead, steam, Team Fortress 2, valve
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | 12:46 BST
Sega announce Total War Weekend, major Steam discounts for all
This weekend could be a fruitful one for Sega fans. The publisher has announced its “Total War Weekend” on Steam. Plenty of bargains are up for grabs, including free items for Team Fortress 2, Spiral Knights and savings on the Total War series.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 | 19:34 BST
Castle Crashers is now available on Steam
Haven’t played Castle Crashers yet? The perfect opportunity to put that right has arrived. Four years after the original release on Xbox 360, In-House’s title finally arrives on Steam.
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Posted in: PC
Tags: castle crashers, In-House, steam
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 | 12:10 BST
Valve faces potential court action over Steam user agreement
Valve has been posed with a legal claim stating that its end user license agreement on Steam leaves consumers at a disadvantage by forcing them to accept it. More details below.
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 | 09:43 BST
Greenaway gives the Greenlink for Greenlight developers
Tom Greenaway, an Australian indie developer, has created a free tool to help developers drive votes to their Steam Greenlight submissions.
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Posted in: Australia, Development, PC, indie
Tags: Greenlink, steam, Steam Greenlight, Surprise Attack
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 | 16:30 BST
Steam Big Picture mode trailer lists features, watch it here
Steam Big Picture mode has received a trailer from Valve, outlining all the possibilities of its new TV gaming service. The clip stresses that it was designed with controllers in mind, and underlines Valve’s desire to see people playing their Steam catalogue in the living room.
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Tags: big picture mode, steam, valve
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 | 09:42 BST
Valve: ‘Windows 8 will accelerate Microsoft’s decline’, says Newell
Valve head and co-founder Gabe Newell has discussed the company’s inner workings and desire to remain independent rather than go under the wing of a large parent company in a new interview. He’s also still not happy about Windows 8.
Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 11:04 BST
Steam Linux beta incoming
Steam Linux is to receive a beta phase soon, according to new reports.
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Posted in: Platform holders
Tags: linux, steam, valve
“You’re all being played”: Bleszinski slams Sony’s lack of used game blockers as a PR tactic