Gaming
'Oh God': A Hidden Steam Help Page Reveals Your Total Spending on the Platform
Discover how much you've really spent on Steam through a concealed help page and join the conversation around shocking gaming expenditures.
Gaming
Valve's Deckard: Rumors Indicate a Standalone VR Headset Could Be Near
Recent leaks suggest Valve may be close to releasing its standalone VR headset, known as Deckard, based on shipping manifests.
Games
Exploring the Forgotten River of City 17 in Half-Life 2's 2003 Beta
A deep dive into the early beta of Half-Life 2 reveals what was once meant to be a significant river in City 17, now a curiosity for fans.
Gaming
Valve's Ricochet Sets New Steam Concurrent Record Thanks to Fan Effort
Fans unite to boost player count for the often-overlooked Valve game Ricochet, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Game Development
Valve's Contemplation of a Second Game Before Half-Life
Exploring Valve's early ideas for a second game and the insight from co-founder Monica Harrington on the potential risks of a 'B title'.
Gaming Industry
Ex-Valve Executive Details Marketing Secrets Behind Half-Life's Success
Monica Harrington recalls the challenges Valve faced in selling Half-Life and their groundbreaking marketing maneuver.
Gaming Industry
Gabe Newell's Early Vision for a Non-Gaming Social Network
Discover how Gabe Newell envisioned a social network outside the gaming industry in the late '90s, according to insights from Valve's co-founder Monica Harrington.
Gaming Industry
Secrets Behind Valve's Success: Trust Is Essential
Monica Harrington, Valve's first marketing executive, reveals how trust impacts the gaming industry.
Culture
The Fascinating Persona of Gabe Newell: Insights from a Former Valve Executive
Exploring Gabe Newell's leadership style and the unique atmosphere he nurtured at Valve.
Gaming Industry
Valve's Digital Rights Management Inspired by a Family Member's Mischief
An intriguing story from a Valve executive reveals how a casual family gift led to significant changes in the company's piracy prevention measures.
Gaming Industry
Gabe Newell Enthralled by Stalker 2: What's Next in His Gaming Journey?
Gabe Newell is engrossed in Stalker 2, preparing to discover the fourth ending, and is contemplating his next gaming adventure.
Gaming Industry
Valve's Marketing Strategy: A Key Move to Secure Half-Life Rights
During the 2025 Game Developer's Conference, Valve's former CMO revealed the company's tough stance on retaining rights to their iconic game, Half-Life.
Gaming
Steam Deck's Future Looks Promising for 2024 and Beyond
Valve reveals exciting updates regarding the future of the Steam Deck and hints at new hardware developments.
Games
New Pinball Game Based on Portal Costs $12,500
A luxury pinball machine featuring the beloved Portal series has been released at a staggering price, reminiscent of the original games.
FPS
Counter-Strike 1.6 Remake Coming to Steam with Original Vibes
A major remake of Counter-Strike 1.6 named Counter-Strike: Legacy is set to launch on Steam, promising nostalgic gameplay with modern enhancements.
Gaming
Counter-Strike 2 Sets New Player Record Again
Counter-Strike 2 achieves a record-breaking number of concurrent players for the second time within a month.
eSports
Valve Implements Stricter Invite Standards for T1 and T2 Events
New regulations from Valve enhance the requirements for wildcard invitations for competitive events.
Gaming Industry
Valve Analyzes New Steam Users: 1.7 Million Joined in 2023, Spending $93 Million
Valve highlights how new user engagement has been strong, with significant spending on games and transactions in the past year.
Gaming Industry
2024 Marks Steam's Peak Year for New Game Sales: Don't Rush to Call This the End of an Era
Valve reports 2024 as the best year ever for Steam in terms of users purchasing newly launched games, while cautioning against prematurely concluding the era of 'forever games.'
Gaming Industry
Valve's Hardware Future Looks Promising: Celebrating Steam Deck's Success
Valve announces significant milestones in hardware with a focus on Steam Deck and SteamOS.
