Tag Archives: steam
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 | 17:59 GMT
Counter Strike: Global Offensive gets beta update
Valve has released an update on Steam for the CS: GO beta
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | 20:18 GMT
Dungeon Defenders now on Mac, F2P this weekend on Steam
It’s already been on PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS and Android, but now Dungeon Defenders is finally available for Mac. More »
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Posted in: Action, RPG, indie
Tags: Dungeon Defenders, free-to-play, Mac, steam, Trendy Entertainment
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 04:47 GMT
PAYDAY: The Heist free-to-play this weekend only
Want to get in on some bank-robbing action, without all the drama of getting involved with the police and that whole “criminal record” thing? Then cancel your weekend plans, because here’s your chance: PAYDAY: The Heist is running a free weekend, where you can dip your toes in these murky waters without fear of retribution.
If you like what you see, then you’re in for a treat – the game is currently 50% off the marked price, and will set you back a meagre $9.99 on Steam – significantly less than any fines you may incur trying to do this in real life.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 18:29 GMT
Steam mobile app goes live for all
The iOS and Android Steam app, announced last week, is now openly available. Launched last week in a closed beta, it allows you to chat with Steam friends, browse community groups and user profiles, view screenshots and user-generated content and all the rest of it. It’s free: install it.
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 | 22:56 GMT
Demigod released on Steam
Gas Powered Games’ Demigod debuted in 2009 to a very mixed response. Most people said the game was pretty great when it wasn’t malfunctioning or the download service wasn’t glitching out.
Today it was announced that the game will be available on Steam as well. So now you can compete to be amongst the pantheon of gods without having to search through your program files to find your install of Impulse. It will also be on sale through January 2nd for just $6.69 or $19.99 for a 4-pack.
Via Gamershell.
Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | 16:22 GMT
Steam forums taken offline after possible breach
Valve’s temporarily taken the Steam forums offline without specifying any specific reason for doing so.
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 18:37 BST
Duke Nukem Forever now $10 on Steam
Just in time for the Hail to the Icons Parody Pack, 2K Games is putting Duke Nukem Forever on sale for a paltry $10. More »
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Posted in: 2K, PC, Shooter
Tags: duke nukem forever, Hail to the Icons Parody Pack, PC, steam
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 16:04 BST
Dead Island PC patch arrives, fixes corrupted saves bug
The Bloodbath Arena DLC got delayed so Techland could continue work patching up the original game. Today we’re getting a look at what they’ve been working on. More »
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Deep Silver, PC
Tags: dead island, deep silver, PC, steam, techland
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 22:19 BST
Leisure Suit Larry in Land of the Lounge Lizards remake coming in 2012
If you miss the good old days of late 1980s, early 1990s adventure games, then we’ve got some great news for you today. The classic Leisure Suit Larry series is being resurrected and remade. More »
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 21:06 BST
THQ holding big Steam sale this week
Looking to pick up some new games this week? Well, if you’re not already snowed under by the avalanche of amazing new releases, you might want to try some of THQ’s PC games on sale on Steam all week. More »
Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 17:12 BST
Valve games now on rival EA’s Origin service
In a bizarre move, EA’s Origin downloadable PC game service has started featuring game’s from their #1 rival in that space, Valve.
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 | 16:11 BST
EA games returning to Steam: “Never say never,” says Intat
EA’s European boss Jens Uwe Intat has said digital versions of the firm’s game will not be exclusive to Origin.
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Posted in: EA, Steam
Tags: jen uwe intat, steam
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 23:03 BST
Amnesia: The Dark Descent sells 400,000
It was hailed as one of the scariest games in years by critics, and now it seems that fans agreed as the developers report impressive sales numbers.
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Posted in: GDC Europe 2011, Horror, PC, Steam
Tags: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, GDC Europe, sales, steam
Mon, Aug 08, 2011 | 19:08 BST
Valve permanently drops Portal 2′s price to $29.99 on Steam
Valve’s permanently slashed the price of Portal 2 on Steam from $49.99 to $29.99. If you’re yet to play it, now’s your chance.
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 | 11:08 BST
The Weekly Wrap – 3DS hits skids, Ubi DRM “succeeds”
It’s been kind of a slow week – is what we’d be saying if we were compulsive liars. While the summer game drought snoozes on, news is stealing the spotlight and hurling it into the sun. Here’s what it all means.
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Posted in: 3DS, EA, PC, THQ, Valve, Weekly Wrap
Tags: mass effect 3, red faction, steam
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 | 06:38 BST
EA responds to Dragon Age II Steam disappearance, blames Valve’s “restrictive” TOS
Another day, another EA-related Steam vanishing act. This time around, it was Hawke that flew the coop. But why? Sorry, folks: no final act plot twist here. Valve’s new DLC policy has reared its ugly head again. On the upside, though, EA’s now seeking to “work out an agreement” to keep Valve from sinking more of its flagship titles.
Sat, Jul 02, 2011 | 18:10 BST
Next round of Steam sales begins
If you didn’t know, Steam is holding a borderline cataclysmic software sale this week to kick off the Summer gaming season, and the new Saturday deals have just become available.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2011 | 06:26 BST
Microsoft merges Games for Windows with Xbox.com
Microsoft’s PC gaming service will soon become just another branch of console gaming hub Xbox.com.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Retail
Tags: Games for Windows, Microsoft, steam, xbox.com
Thu, Jun 30, 2011 | 19:39 BST
Massive Steam sale begins today
There’s a big group of discounts up on Steam today with a huge crop of high profile games getting price cuts for a limited time.
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Mon, Jun 27, 2011 | 17:54 BST
Duke Nukem Forever coming to Mac OS X this Summer
Aspyr Media has announced that its port of controversial shooter Duke Nukem Forever will be arriving on Macs sometime this Summer.
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Posted in: 2K, Steam
Tags: Aspyr Media, duke nukem forever, Mac OS X, steam
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