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  Steam Scream Fest 2022 is Here

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-25-2022, 03:10 PM
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  Steam Scream Fest 2022 is Here

  The greatest scare of all is having an empty wallet! AHHHHH!
  
  Steam Scream Fest for the year that is 2022 is now underway. Valve says that this "celebration of the scary, the spooky, and the Halloweeny" runs from right now (October 25) through to November 1 at 10AM (PT).
  
  We kind of know the drill by now on these, but in case you don't: This week long event will offer up discounts on current and upcoming games that are of the "scary" variety. There will...

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  Big Changes Just Hit the Steam Mobile App

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2022, 03:22 PM
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  Big Changes Just Hit the Steam Mobile App

  The changes are more than just a new coat of paint.
  
  Valve just passed along word that they have completely revamped the Steam Mobile App. Though it sports a new design and some new features, Valve also says that it's built using a new framework. The framework stuff is more of the "behind the scenes" aspect to all of this, but a new and updated framework should mean the app is more responsive for users.
  
  Of the new features added is the ability to scan a QR code...

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  Valve Shares the Top 20 Steam Next Fest Demos so Far

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-07-2022, 06:43 PM
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  Valve Shares the Top 20 Steam Next Fest Demos so Far

  Valve says these demos have been played over 2 million times.
  
  As we are well aware, the Steam Next Fest: October Edition is well underway. It only started earlier this week, but the demos have been flowing like Niagra Falls. Valve just shared a list of the top 20 demos that people have downloaded and played up to now.
  
  The list can be found below. Valve says that these games have been downloaded and played a combined total of over 2 million times.
  
  Have you...

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  Updates Released for Steam Client and Team Fortress 2

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2022, 06:45 PM
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  Updates Released for Steam Client and Team Fortress 2

  Valve pushed out updates today for Steam and Team Fortress 2.
  
  We have two whole updates to share with you today courtesy of Valve. The first is word of a new Steam client update. The second is an update that was released today for Team Fortress 2. It's like a NewsBits, but smaller and potentially way less interesting.
  
  In addition to today's Team Fortress 2 update, there was an update released just yesterday that kicked off the Scream Fortress XIV event, bringing some Halloween scares and items to the game. ...

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  Steam Deck Docking Station is Now Available for Purchase

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2022, 03:11 PM
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  Steam Deck Docking Station is Now Available for Purchase

  Dock your Deck and connect all sorts of peripherals.
  
  Though the Steam Deck itself has been up for order for quite some time now, the Docking Station was nowhere to be seen. Valve pushed back the release of the Dock for quite a while, but that wait is finally over. If you have a Steam Deck already, or are planning to get one in the near future, you can now also purchase the Steam Deck Docking Station for $89.00 (USD).
  
  The Docking Station includes a number of different ports...

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  New Rumor Suggests Half-Life: Alyx is Coming to PlayStation VR2

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-05-2022, 02:59 PM
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  New Rumor Suggests Half-Life: Alyx is Coming to PlayStation VR2

  This is just a rumor from one source, so make of it what you will.
  
  According to a report from The Leak, Half-Life: Alyx will be coming to PlayStation VR2. The Leak, citing an anonymous source, claims that Sony was busy negotiating with Valve about bringing Half-Life: Alyx over to PSVR 2 for quite some time before an agreement was reached.
  
  They go on to say that Sony bought the publishing rights to Half-Life: Alyx for PlayStation VR2. While it seems odd that Valve wouldn't...

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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition is Now Underway

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-03-2022, 03:37 PM
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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition is Now Underway

  Another week of a ton of demos is upon us.
  
  A short time ago today, Valve kicked off Steam Next Fest: October Edition. As per usual, this Steam Next Fest includes a ton of new game demos for games that are coming out at some point in the near future. It is a great way to try out some games that may interest you and then add them to your Steam Wishlist.
  
  Valve also added in some new badges that can be earned by exploring your Discovery Queue. There are also a bunch of developer...

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  Valve Launches New Steam Charts Page

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-22-2022, 05:48 PM
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  Valve Launches New Steam Charts Page

  Want to know what the most-played and top-selling games are on Steam?
  
  Valve just launched a new feature for Steam that they're calling Steam Charts. This is not to be confused with the already existing third-party site, Steam Charts.
  
  In a new Steam blog post, Valve details what Steam Charts is all about. In short, it's an updated version of the old "Stats" section on Steam. Now, the new Charts page will give you a better look at what the hottest games are on...

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  Portal with RTX Announced

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  • Published: 09-20-2022, 04:45 PM
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  Portal with RTX Announced

  It's Portal but now with ray-traced cake.
  
  Nvidia's GTC keynote earlier today contained news about the new (and very expensive) 40-series of RTX cards. In addition, the company also announced Portal with RTX. As you can probably assume from its name, this is an RTX-enhanced version of the classic puzzle game from Valve.
  
  Portal with RTX includes updated visuals along with real-time ray tracing. It seems as though a bulk of the grunt work on Portal with RTX is being handled...

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  Steam Bash Bash Begins September 19

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  • Published: 09-15-2022, 05:45 PM
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  Steam Bash Bash Begins September 19

  A Steam event focused on hack-and-slash action games is upon us.
  
  Valve just announced and revealed some details about Steam Bash Bash coming soon. From September 19 through September 26, Steam Bash Bash will be a special Steam event that sheds a light on all sorts of hack-and-slash games, action games, games with a lot of melee combat, and the like.
  
  Like most of these themed Steam events, Steam Bash Bash will focus a spotlight on all sorts of action titles while also offering...

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  Valve Says They Have Several Games in Development

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-02-2022, 04:28 PM
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  Valve Says They Have Several Games in Development

  Though whether or not any of them will be released is anybody's guess.
  
  In a recent interview conducted by Famitsu (via Tweaktown) with long-time Valve employee Greg Coomer, the Half-Life studio is still very much in the business of creating games. Coomer told the publication that Valve has a lot of projects currently in development.
  
  Coomer says, "Valve has a lot of games in development. We will continue to release games. Game development is very important to Valve....

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  Half-Life 2 VR Mod Public Beta to Release in September

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-10-2022, 07:20 PM
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  Half-Life 2 VR Mod Public Beta to Release in September

  A mod that was at one point "all but abandoned" will finally see the light of day.
  
  It has been in development by fans for about five years now, but at long last a VR mod for Half-Life 2 is about to be released. This September a public beta will begin from a group that calls themselves the Source VR Mod Team. This mod aims to bring the entirety of Half-Life 2 to the world of virtual reality.
  
  The team released a new trailer for the mod this week. While it doesn't...

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  Steam Deck Pre-orders Open in Select Asian Regions

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 08-03-2022, 07:33 PM
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  Steam Deck Pre-orders Open in Select Asian Regions

  The first units will soon ship to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
  
  Valve just partnered with Komodo to make Steam Deck hardware available throughout Asia. The first units are targeting the areas of Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Those of you living in any of these areas can get your pre-orders in right now by going to https://steamdeck.komodo.jp/.
  
  Once shipments start to ship out, the first devices will hit Japan. Then, additional units will be sent to Korea,...

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  Valve Restricts What Can Appear on Steam Store Images

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2022, 01:36 PM
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  Valve Restricts What Can Appear on Steam Store Images

  Valve putts their foot down on review scores, discounts, and more from being shown on Steam game banners.
  
  Valve will soon implement some new restrictions on what can and cannot appear on the graphical assets that developers and publishers use in their Steam store listings. Starting September 1, game banner art (referred by Valve as "Capsules") can no longer include things like review scores, accolades, current sale discounts, and more.
  
  These banner art pieces...

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  Valve Shares Good News About Steam Deck Shipments

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2022, 12:18 PM
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  Valve Shares Good News About Steam Deck Shipments

  Everyone with a current reservation will get their emails before the end of the year.
  
  If you have been waiting patiently for the day when your Steam Deck email would show up, Valve has some great news to share with you. The company says that they are going to be able to fulfill demand for the Steam Deck sooner than they had anticipated.
  
  Valve says that they have just updated reservation windows for the Steam Deck. Specifically, "everyone who's currently in the reservation...

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