AI
Gabe Newell Discusses AI's Impact as a Major Technology Shift
Gabe Newell likens the arrival of AI to the computing and internet revolutions, suggesting it will provide significant advantages to those who embrace it.
Gaming News
Gabe Newell Shares His Daily Routine Insights
Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell divulges his daily life in a rare interview, discussing activities and his approach to work.
AI
Valve's Steam Labs Reports a Surge in Generative AI Games
An industry veteran reveals that nearly 20% of all games released in 2025 incorporate generative AI technology.
Platforms
Valve Acknowledges Pressure from Credit Card Companies to Ban Adult Games on Steam
Valve has confirmed that it has removed several adult games from Steam due to pressure from credit card processors.
Gaming Industry
Gabe Newell's Daily Life: From Work to Scuba Diving
Gabe Newell shares insights into his daily routine, revealing that he enjoys his work at Valve and also spends time scuba diving.
Gaming
Steam Modder Deletes 20-Year Account with Anti-Valve Manifesto
A modder known for Special K criticizes Valve and deletes their Steam account after two decades of issues.
Gaming Industry
Valve Removes Controversial Mod Following South Korean Government Pressure
A mod from Mount and Blade: Warband that glorified South Korea's military dictatorship was taken down by Valve at the request of the South Korean government.
Gaming Industry
Valve's Stellar Profit per Employee Outshines Tech Giants
A recent analysis reveals that Valve's Steam platform yields an impressive profit of $3.5 million per employee, surpassing that of major corporations like Apple and Facebook.
Gaming
Half-Life 2 Surprises Players with an Update Coming July 2025
Valve delivers an unexpected update for Half-Life 2, addressing minor bugs over two decades post its launch.
Hardware
SteamOS Outperforms Windows in Gaming Performance Tests: A Detailed Analysis
Recent tests reveal that SteamOS is achieving superior performance in gaming compared to Windows, sparking interest in its potential as a standalone desktop OS.
Gaming News
Valve Unveils Major Update for Team Fortress 2 Focusing on Mann vs. Machine
A new update for Team Fortress 2 is on its way, as Valve invites the community to contribute to Mann vs. Machine maps.
Hardware
Valve Fixes CPU Speed Readings in Steam Performance Overlay
A recent update from Valve corrects CPU speed readings in the Steam performance overlay, addressing a prefix issue that led to inaccuracies.
Gaming Industry
Steam Expands Accessibility Tools as Valve Invites Player Feedback
Valve has recently revealed a series of updated accessibility options for Steam, highlighting its commitment to inclusiveness in gaming.
Gaming Industry
Valve Makes Major Move for Mac Gaming: Steam Now Runs on Apple Silicon
In a significant update, Valve releases an ARM version of Steam for Mac users just as Apple phases out Intel support.
Gaming Industry
Steam Store Enhances Game Accessibility Features for Enhanced Player Experience
Valve's Steam platform has rolled out an update allowing users to search for games based on their accessibility options, enhancing support for over 5,000 titles.
eSports
Valve Abolishes Major Regional Qualifiers Ahead of Budapest Major
Valve has announced the cancellation of Major Regional Qualifiers in anticipation of the StarLadder Budapest Major, opting instead for direct invitations based on the Valve Ranking System (VRS).
FPS Games
Valve Acquires Cache Map from Creator: 'They Reached Out to Purchase It Immediately, an Honor I Cherish'
Valve has secured the rights to the fan-favorite Counter-Strike map Cache, solidifying its place in the competitive roster following its introduction in CS2.
Counter-Strike
FMPONE Discusses Valve's Interest in Cache: 'They Reached Out Immediately'
The beloved CS map Cache is expected to return after the creator revealed Valve's early interest.
Gaming
Valve Approves Lenovo Legion Go S for SteamOS: Enhancements in Compatibility and Battery Management
Valve's latest update for SteamOS introduces significant support for more AMD devices and refines controller functionality, enhancing the handheld gaming landscape.
Gaming
Former Valve Writer Marc Laidlaw Shares Thoughts on Retirement and Half-Life 3
Marc Laidlaw reflects on his departure from Valve and his stance on the future of Half-Life.
