Portal: Alive & Kicking Finished, But Awaiting Valve Approval
The fan-made Portal: Alive & Kicking remake is 100% complete, but developers report Valve has stopped responding to requests for a non-commercial license.
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Valve Begins Improving Steam Account Switching in Latest Beta
Valve has started rolling out tweaks to make account switching a smoother experience in the latest Steam Beta update, addressing long-standing user feedback.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Steam Deck Rating Sparks Community Backlash
Halo: Campaign Evolved has received Valve's Verified rating ahead of its July 28 launch, triggering fresh debate among Steam Deck users over rating accuracy.
Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 Updates Steam Deck and Steam Machine Checks
Valve released Steamworks SDK v1.65, overhauling hardware checks for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and adding Proton and performance tracking.
Counter-Strike 2 IEM Cologne 2026 Overhauls Sticker System
Valve's CS2 May 22 patch replaces the random capsule model with a direct token shop for IEM Cologne 2026, cutting sticker revenue for smaller teams.
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun Detailed in New 2026 Strategy Showcase
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun aims to revive massive-scale RTS gameplay in the vein of Supreme Commander, alongside new SteamOS and retro-FPS news for 2026.
Steam Update Changes Digital Gifting and Wishlist Management
Valve updates Steam to allow cross-region gifting, purchases via shared wishlists, and buying games with just an email address without requiring a Steam account.
Steam Update Overhauls Wishlists and Gifting Mechanics
Valve introduces custom wishlist categories, direct sharing options, guest checkout for any game, and cross-region gifting updates in a new Steam update.
Steam News Portal Details Platform Features and Global Language Support
Valve outlines navigation features, community tools, and support for 29 regional languages across the PC Steam platform.
Steam Deck Sales Plummet 80 Percent Following Price Hikes
Valve’s Steam Deck has seen an 80 percent drop in demand following significant price increases. Sales figures have shifted from the top five to the bottom 15.
Valve's Latest Steam Client Update Refines Steam Machine and Controller
Valve has released a new stable Steam Client update featuring improved Steam Machine library integration, Steam Controller firmware tweaks, and Remote Play fixes.
Steam AI Disclosure Policy Sparks Ongoing Developer Debate
Valve's mandatory AI disclosure policy on Steam continues to divide developers, with some calling for transparency while others label the requirement unfair.
PC Hardware Crisis: RAM Shortage Expected to Last Into 2027
Valve engineers and Microsoft executives warn that the ongoing memory crisis is worsening, with hardware prices for PCs and consoles expected to remain high.
Steam Deck Sales Decline Following 2026 Price Increase
Valve's Steam Deck has dropped in sales rankings on the Steam platform following a price hike implemented in May 2026.
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Not Have Exclusive Games
Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais explains why the 2026 Steam Machine relies on the full PC catalog rather than platform-exclusive titles.
Chet Faliszek: Consumer Choices Led to End of PlayStation Physical Discs
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek argues that consumer preference for digital media is the primary reason Sony is ending physical game discs in 2028.
Steam Store Page Updates: Navigation and Language Support Changes
Valve has updated the Steam store page layout and language support. Here is a breakdown of the current interface changes for PC users.
Valve Signals Potential Steam Machine Price Hikes Due to Component Costs
Valve engineer Yazan Aldehayyat warns that rising component costs may impact hardware pricing, following recent industry-wide electronics price increases.
Steam Machine Hardware Costs: Valve Warns of Continued RAM Shortages
Valve engineers confirm RAM supply issues for the Steam Machine are worsening, with no immediate relief expected for component pricing.
Valve Engineers Warn Steam Machine Memory Crisis Is 'Still Getting Worse'
Valve engineers Yazan Aldehayyat and Pierre-Loup Griffais warn that the ongoing global memory shortage will continue to impact Steam Machine availability and costs.
Valve Confirms No Exclusive Games for Steam Machine
Valve has announced that the Steam Machine will not feature exclusive titles, with the company opting to treat the entire PC catalog as its launch library.
Steam Store Page Updates: Language Support and Navigation Changes
Valve has updated the Steam store page interface, improving language selection and navigation menus for users worldwide.
Retiring Valve Programmer Reveals Secret Development of Beloved Game Mode
A retiring Valve programmer has revealed that one of the studio's most popular game modes was originally developed in secret to avoid internal pushback.
Valve's Steam Machine Verification System Leaves Performance Gaps
Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is live, but users are finding that games too demanding for the Steam Deck lack clear compatibility guidance.
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How to Build Your Own DIY Steam Machine in 2026
Build a custom Steam Machine that outperforms Valve's official hardware for less money using this DIY guide and current AMD-compatible SteamOS builds.
Valve's Steam Machine Hits 'Red Line of Death' Hardware Failures
Early adopters of the new Steam Machine are reporting GPU failures signaled by a red light, drawing comparisons to the Xbox 360's infamous red ring of death.
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More Valve UpdatesValve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 Updates Steam Deck and Steam Machine Checks
Valve released Steamworks SDK v1.65, overhauling hardware checks for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and adding Proton and performance tracking.
Counter-Strike 2 IEM Cologne 2026 Overhauls Sticker System
Valve's CS2 May 22 patch replaces the random capsule model with a direct token shop for IEM Cologne 2026, cutting sticker revenue for smaller teams.
Valve's Latest Steam Client Update Refines Steam Machine and Controller
Valve has released a new stable Steam Client update featuring improved Steam Machine library integration, Steam Controller firmware tweaks, and Remote Play fixes.
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Not Have Exclusive Games
Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais explains why the 2026 Steam Machine relies on the full PC catalog rather than platform-exclusive titles.