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  Custom Map Support Added to Counter-Strike 2 Workshop

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 11-03-2023, 02:10 PM
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  Custom Map Support Added to Counter-Strike 2 Workshop

  Custom maps are now easily accessible in Counter-Strike 2.
  
  Slowly but surely, Counter-Strike 2 is being improved. The latest update for the game added in Steam Workshop support for custom maps. This will allow map makers to upload their maps to the Workshop. Community servers can also host these maps on their servers. Players can also optionally play these custom maps offline by subscribing to them and heading to the Play menu.
  
  This new update for Counter-Strike 2 went...

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  Halloween Sales Live Now on Steam and Epic Games Store

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-26-2023, 01:47 PM
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  Halloween Sales Live Now on Steam and Epic Games Store

  Thrills, chills, and savings. Oooo, spooooooky!
  
  There are a couple of sales going on right now that are all about big savings on scary and horrifying games. Steam has the Steam Scream: The Revenge Halloween sale going on right now. Those who prefer the Epic Games Store can also get some savings in with their own Halloween sale.
  
  Epic's sale is just kind of there. Valve's sale has a nifty new video to check out (seen below). Valve also included some items in their Steam...

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  VAC is Now Banning Counter-Strike 2 Players that Set Their Mouse DPI too High

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-24-2023, 05:47 PM
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  VAC is Now Banning Counter-Strike 2 Players that Set Their Mouse DPI too High

  Setting your mouse DPI settings too high? That's a ban.
  
  Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) hasn't been doing too hot lately. First, the anti-cheat issued bans to those using AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2. Now, VAC is issuing bans for setting your mouse DPI too high.
  
  The issue with Anti-Lag+ was due to how AMD implemented the feature into a variety of games. It altered or hooked into game files, which is a big no-no when it comes to playing games that are supported...

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  Steam Halloween Sale Begins October 26

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-19-2023, 03:38 PM
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  Steam Halloween Sale Begins October 26

  Steam Scream is back and it's out for blood.
  
  Valve just announced that their spooky-game focused Steam event is returning for 2023. Steam Scream: The Revenge will begin on October 26, and when it does you will get to experience discounts and demos on all things horror-related. This scare-tacular event runs from the 26th of October through to November 2nd.
  
  There are also already some special Points Shop items available to expand your ever growing profile customization...

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  Valve Issues Warning to AMD GPU Owners

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  • Published: 10-13-2023, 01:29 PM
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  Valve Issues Warning to AMD GPU Owners

  Heed their warnings or run the risk of a VAC ban.
  
  The latest driver release from AMD, version 23.10.1 (dated October 11, 2023), could potentially get you VAC banned from Counter-Strike 2. These newest drivers from AMD allow players to turn on AMD's new Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2. Anti-Lag+ being a way to reduce latency in games, similar to Nvidia Reflex.
  
  Valve took to Twitter to plainly say that if you have these new drivers, you should not enable Anti-Lag+...

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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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