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  Counter-Strike 2 Not Coming to Mac

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-10-2023, 07:10 PM
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  Counter-Strike 2 Not Coming to Mac

  There just isn't enough players to justify it.
  
  On October 9th, Valve flat out said that they have no plans for a macOS release of Counter-Strike 2. Part of the reason is because there just weren't enough people playing the game on macOS to warrant continuing support for the platform with their new release.
  
  The unfortunate news was stated plainly in a new Steam Support page for Counter-Strike 2. In addition to dropping support for macOS, Valve is also ditching support for...

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  Hundreds of Demos Available Now at Steam Next Fest: October Edition

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-09-2023, 05:31 PM
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  Hundreds of Demos Available Now at Steam Next Fest: October Edition

  If you play games, chances are there is a demo for you.
  
  Demos. Livestreams. Sales. Previews. It's all here in the Steam Next Fest: October Edition for 2023. The Fest kicked off on October 9th at 11AM (PT) and will end on October 16th, so you have just one week to cram in as many new gameplay demos down your gullet as you possibly can.
  
  Let's take a look at some of the demos that are available, shall we? I'm just going to go through and pick out some of the titles that jump...

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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-28-2023, 06:42 PM
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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition Announced

  Valve going one week without a Fest challenge (impossible).
  
  Valve just announced that the next Steam Next Fest will begin on October 9th. Unlike the previous Fest, which is the still ongoing Steam SHMUP Fest, this one is a Fest for everything. Everything? Everything. The Steam Next Fest: October Edition will run from October 9 through October 16 at 10AM (PT).
  
  As is the case with all Fests, big and small, this Steam Next Fest will feature tons of free demos for you to try...

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  Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-27-2023, 04:46 PM
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  Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

  Counter-Strike is dead, long live Counter-Strike!
  
  Without a press release in sight, Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2 to the world. This free-to-play release is available right now and will replace your current installs of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. True to Valve tradition, today's release is actually a little bit later than initially expected. During its initial announcement in March, Valve said Counter-Strike 2 would be out in summer. It is now fall, but they only missed...

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  Valve Launches SteamVR 2.0 Beta

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-25-2023, 08:15 PM
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  Valve Launches SteamVR 2.0 Beta

  The goal is to bring recent Steam client features into SteamVR.
  
  Valve just launched SteamVR 2.0 as an opt-in beta. Valve says that this is the "first major step toward (their) goal of bringing all of what's new on the Steam platform into VR." This is the first we've heard of SteamVR 2.0 since it was first teased back in 2020.
  
  This means that those who opt into the beta will notice a new user interface that includes many new features. Features such as an updated...

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  Steam SHMUP Fest is Live

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-25-2023, 02:09 PM
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  Steam SHMUP Fest is Live

  Pew-pew.
  
  The Steam SHMUP Fest is officially live on Steam. This new fest runs from now through to October 2 at 10AM (PT). As per usual with other Steam Fests, this one includes big discounts and demos that fall under the "shoot 'em up" (SHMUP) category.
  
  Just from a quick glance at the sales, there are some great games included in this Fest. There's Brotato on sale for just $3.99, Enter the Gungeon at $4.49, 20 Minutes Till Dawn at $3.99, and Soulstone Survivors...

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  Steam SHMUP Fest Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-21-2023, 03:53 PM
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  Steam SHMUP Fest Announced

  The SHMUP Fest begins September 25th.
  
  Another themed Steam Fest is coming next week. Starting on September 25th the Steam SHMUP Fest begins and will run through until October 2nd. This Fest is all about the game full of power-ups, bullets, projectiles, and more mayhem.
  
  As usual, the Steam SHMUP Fest includes discounts on games that fall under the "shoot 'em up" genre. There will also be new demos to try out during the Fest. The Steam SHMUP Fest will take place...

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  Save Up to 20% on Steam Deck

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-14-2023, 02:10 PM
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  Save Up to 20% on Steam Deck

  Save up to 20% on Steam Deck for a limited time.
  
  Valve decided to throw the Steam Deck in to the 20th anniversary festivities for Steam. What this means for you is that from now through to September 21st, all Steam Deck versions are on sale. The Steam Deck Docking Station is also on sale!
  
  This sale sees the top end 512GB Steam Deck model going from $649 down to just $519. That's quite the bargain if you've been on the fence about picking up one of these handheld devices....

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  Steam Turns 20

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-12-2023, 02:09 PM
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  Steam Turns 20

  Just one more year until it can legally drink in the States.
  
  Valve launched Steam 20 years ago today. On September 12, 2003, the Internet was set on fire by people complaining up and down the aisle that this new Steam program sucked and WON was so much better. Now look at where we're at. Steam is turning 20 and most people can't imagine PC gaming without it.
  
  In honor of the two decade milestone, Valve put together a "fun walk down Steam and pop culture memory lan...

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  Steam Strategy Fest Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-25-2023, 04:43 PM
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  Steam Strategy Fest Announced

  Gather 'round, gamers, there's a new Steam Fest to feast upon.
  
  Valve announces that they will kick off a Steam Strategy Fest on August 28th. This new Steam Fest will run from the 28th through to September 4th.
  
  Once the Steam Strategy Fest begins, you will be able to find all of the new demos, sales, promotions, streams, and previews of upcoming releases from Steam's dedicated strategy page.
  
  As per usual with these special Fest events, Valve put together a...

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  Half-Life 2 RTX Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-24-2023, 04:26 PM
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  Half-Life 2 RTX Announced

  It looks real purdy.
  
  Nvidia announced that they are taking what they learned with Portal with RTX and applying it now to Half-Life 2. Nvidia is calling it Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project. This is a move to add some modern visual technologies to the FPS that came out in 2004.
  
  Nvidia pulled in developers from four of Half-Life 2's best mod teams. Together, under the name of Orbifold Studios, they are using the latest version of RTX Remix to add new tech such to Half-Life...

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  Refurbished, Cheaper Steam Decks Now Sold by Valve

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-08-2023, 01:52 PM
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  Refurbished, Cheaper Steam Decks Now Sold by Valve

  A cheaper way to get a Steam Deck of your own.
  
  Valve just announced that they are now offering Certified Refurbished Steam Decks. These not-quite-new Steam Decks start at $319 (USD).
  
  The 64GB model is the one that starts at $319. The 256GB model is $419 and the 512GB is $519. This is a savings of roughly $70, $110, and $130 respectively from buying a new unit.
  
  All of these Certified Refurbished Steam Decks have been refurbished by Valve and "have been...

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  Valve Hits Reset Button on CS:GO Tournaments

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-03-2023, 04:31 PM
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  Valve Hits Reset Button on CS:GO Tournaments

  No business agreements allowed between pro teams and tournament organizers.
  
  For years now, Valve has kept a rather hands-off approach to the professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene. That's all about to come to an end as the studio announced major sweeping changes to the rules that apply to CS:GO tournament organizers.
  
  Despite these statements being made today, August 3, 2023, the changes will not go into effect until 2025.
  
  In short, these changes...

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  Steam Stealth Fest is Live

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-24-2023, 02:17 PM
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  Steam Stealth Fest is Live

  Kept ya waiting, huh?
  
  As promised last week, Valve has officially kicked off the Steam Stealth Fest today on none other than Steam. From July 24th and up to July 31st at 10AM (PT), you can save big on a bunch of games that have some stealth elements included. Not only that, but there will be various demos for upcoming games with stealth elements and also "more."
  
  I do not know what that "more" could be outside of maybe some developer streams? So probably...

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  Steam Stealth Fest Begins July 24th

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-20-2023, 02:11 PM
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  Steam Stealth Fest Begins July 24th

  Not a very stealthy fest if it's announcing itself this early.
  
  Valve just announced that the Steam Stealth Fest will run from July 24 through July 31. This Fest, like all the ones that came before it, will include discounts, demos, and more all focused on games that have some measure of stealth included.
  
  As with the thousand (give or take) previous Steam Fests that have occurred, this one comes with a preview trailer to give a sample of what's to come.
  
  The...

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