CS:GO
Valve Unveils March Update for Team Invites
The new update from Valve impacts playoff invites for various CS:GO tournaments.
Gaming Industry
Steam Achieves Milestone with 40 Million Concurrent Users
Steam has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing 40 million concurrent users, placing it among the world's most populous entities.
Gaming
Rumors Suggest Announcement of Half-Life 3 May Come This Year
Hints point towards a potential announcement of Half-Life 3 in 2025, a game long awaited by fans.
Gaming Industry
Latest Insights on Handheld Gaming Markets: Steam Deck Remains Dominant
Recent research indicates the Steam Deck continues to be the leading handheld gaming PC, though overall sales are on the decline.
Gaming Industry
Steam Expands Daily Deals Program to Feature More Games Daily
Valve is increasing the number of games featured in Steam's Daily Deals program from four to six, enhancing visibility for more titles.
Games
Deadlock Undergoes Significant Map Transformation from Four to Three Lanes: 'This Results in Extensive Map-Wide Adjustments'
Valve has initiated an extensive overhaul of the map design of Deadlock, reducing its structure from four lanes to three while introducing various gameplay enhancements.
Gaming Industry
Portal Randomized: A Fresh Take on Valve's Classic Puzzle Game
Explore the new mod 'Portal Randomized' that challenges players with altered gameplay mechanics in Valve's beloved puzzle game.
eSports
Valve Revamps Main Stage Rules and Invitation Process for Tournaments
Significant adjustments have been made to Valve's tournament invitation system and Main Stage structure, aiming for better distribution and clarity in the tournament format.
Games
Valve Unveils Team Fortress 2 SDK for Aspiring Developers
The Team Fortress 2 SDK allows creators to develop entirely new games based on the original.
Gaming
Steam Autumn Sale Shifts Dates: Now Starts Two Months Earlier
Valve announces significant changes to the Steam Autumn Sale schedule, starting nearly two months earlier this year.
eSports
Competitive Teams Urge Valve to Address Flaws in CS Ecosystem
A collective of 22 teams has called on Valve to rectify several significant issues affecting the competitive landscape in Counter-Strike.
Gaming Industry
Valve Implements Ban on In-Game Advertising in Steam Games
Valve has prohibited games that depend on in-game ads from the Steam platform, preventing disruptive advertising methods.
eSports
Skyesports Souvenir 2025 Event Canceled Amid Communication Issues
Skyesports has officially canceled the Souvenir 2025 LAN event, citing poor communication from Valve as the primary reason.
eSports
ESL Confirms Stockholm as Venue for Pro League Season 22 Amid Valve's Compliance Warning
ESL has announced that the 22nd season of the Pro League will take place in Stockholm, following Valve's request for tournament standards.
Gaming Industry
Valve Developer Shares Insights on SteamOS and Windows Compatibility
Pierre-Loup Griffais discusses SteamOS's evolution and its non-competitive approach towards Windows during the recent CES.
Games
Valve Teases Mysterious Game Alongside Deadlock, Spurring Half-Life 3 Speculation
Fans are abuzz about a second unannounced game on Valve's Steam page, igniting more Half-Life 3 theories.
Games
Valve Rejects Classic Offensive Mod After Eight Years of Development
The Classic Offensive mod team reveals that their extensive efforts to recreate the Counter-Strike 1.6 experience within Global Offensive have been hindered by Valve's decision.
Game Updates
Counter-Strike 2 Patch Update Addresses Unintentional Glitch
Valve's latest update for Counter-Strike 2 removes an unintended feature while introducing modifications to enhance gameplay.
Gaming
Major Setback for Counter-Strike Mod Amid Valve's Rejection
The Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive mod, which sought to recreate the nostalgia of Counter-Strike 1.6, faces a significant barrier as Valve has seemingly blocked its release on Steam.
