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Lenovo Legion Go S official: $499 buys the first authorized third-party SteamOS handheld

Lenovo's Legion Go S will be the first handheld PC with SteamOS, challenging the Steam Deck at $499.

Valve will be Lenovo's 'special guest' at just-announced gaming handheld event

Lenovo is set to unveil its first SteamOS handheld, the Legion Go S, at CES '25, showcasing advances with significant industry partnerships.

Bye-bye Windows gaming? SteamOS officially expands past the Steam Deck.

Lenovo's Legion Go S is the first non-Valve handheld to include SteamOS, offering a portable gaming experience for a competitive price.

Valve confirms it'll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system

Valve will support rival handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally once SteamOS is matured.

Valve Says It Will Bring SteamOS Support to Asus ROG Ally, Other Handhelds

Valve will support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with SteamOS, promoting a shared gaming experience among devices.

Valve's master plan for Steam Machines is finally coming into focus

Valve is gearing up to challenge major gaming companies like Sony and Microsoft with new hardware and an expanded SteamOS ecosystem.

Lenovo Legion Go S official: $499 buys the first authorized third-party SteamOS handheld

Lenovo's Legion Go S will be the first handheld PC with SteamOS, challenging the Steam Deck at $499.

Valve will be Lenovo's 'special guest' at just-announced gaming handheld event

Lenovo is set to unveil its first SteamOS handheld, the Legion Go S, at CES '25, showcasing advances with significant industry partnerships.

Bye-bye Windows gaming? SteamOS officially expands past the Steam Deck.

Lenovo's Legion Go S is the first non-Valve handheld to include SteamOS, offering a portable gaming experience for a competitive price.

Valve confirms it'll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system

Valve will support rival handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally once SteamOS is matured.

Valve Says It Will Bring SteamOS Support to Asus ROG Ally, Other Handhelds

Valve will support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with SteamOS, promoting a shared gaming experience among devices.

Valve's master plan for Steam Machines is finally coming into focus

Valve is gearing up to challenge major gaming companies like Sony and Microsoft with new hardware and an expanded SteamOS ecosystem.
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#steam-deck

Steam Deck OLED is getting a new color

Valve is releasing a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED on November 18, priced at $679.

Valve quickly shoots down Steam Deck 2 rumours just as AMD announces a new processor designed for handhelds like the Steam Deck

AMD's Ryzen Z2 processors won't support a new Steam Deck, contrary to initial announcements.

The Steam Deck Is Once Again On Sale, In Case You're Wondering

The Steam Deck has rapidly gained popularity due to its performance and extensive game library, especially after recent price cuts.

If you're considering buying a Steam Deck, Valve reiterates it's not jumping on the yearly release train just to put out something "only incrementally better"

Valve aims to deliver significant upgrades to Steam Deck only when impactful technology is available, not on a yearly schedule.

Valve lends corporate sponsorship to Arch

Valve is officially sponsoring Arch Linux to enhance gaming infrastructure and support projects aligned with Arch developers' priorities.

Steam Update Should Make It Easier To Get Steam Deck Game Recommendations

Steam introduces a feature that highlights reviews from players who primarily used the Steam Deck. This enhances user understanding of gameplay experiences.

Steam Deck OLED is getting a new color

Valve is releasing a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED on November 18, priced at $679.

Valve quickly shoots down Steam Deck 2 rumours just as AMD announces a new processor designed for handhelds like the Steam Deck

AMD's Ryzen Z2 processors won't support a new Steam Deck, contrary to initial announcements.

The Steam Deck Is Once Again On Sale, In Case You're Wondering

The Steam Deck has rapidly gained popularity due to its performance and extensive game library, especially after recent price cuts.

If you're considering buying a Steam Deck, Valve reiterates it's not jumping on the yearly release train just to put out something "only incrementally better"

Valve aims to deliver significant upgrades to Steam Deck only when impactful technology is available, not on a yearly schedule.

Valve lends corporate sponsorship to Arch

Valve is officially sponsoring Arch Linux to enhance gaming infrastructure and support projects aligned with Arch developers' priorities.

Steam Update Should Make It Easier To Get Steam Deck Game Recommendations

Steam introduces a feature that highlights reviews from players who primarily used the Steam Deck. This enhances user understanding of gameplay experiences.
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#pc-gaming

2025 is PC gaming's victory lap

The Steam Machine exemplifies how a failure can reshape an industry and lead to unexpected growth, specifically in the PC gaming sector.

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars

Half-Life 2 significantly impacted PC gaming through its innovative technologies and game design, redefining what gamers could expect from a video game.

Steam's new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam now offers game recording features comparable to GeForce Experience with minimal performance impact.
The per-game settings for recording duration and quality allow for personalized gaming experiences.
Developers can utilize Steam's SDK to enhance in-game moments with automatic clip recording.

Either I'm experiencing deja vu, or Steam has somehow set another user count record only a month after the last one

Steam reached a new record of over 38 million concurrent users, demonstrating the sustained popularity and growth of PC gaming.

Steam Game Recording Is Now Live For All PC And Steam Deck Users

Steam Game Recording allows easy capture and sharing of gameplay highlights for PC and Steam Deck users.

Valve is now selling refurbished Steam Deck OLEDs starting at $439

Valve's refurbished Steam Deck OLED offers great value, starting at $439 for the 512GB version, enhancing affordability without sacrificing performance.

2025 is PC gaming's victory lap

The Steam Machine exemplifies how a failure can reshape an industry and lead to unexpected growth, specifically in the PC gaming sector.

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars

Half-Life 2 significantly impacted PC gaming through its innovative technologies and game design, redefining what gamers could expect from a video game.

Steam's new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam now offers game recording features comparable to GeForce Experience with minimal performance impact.
The per-game settings for recording duration and quality allow for personalized gaming experiences.
Developers can utilize Steam's SDK to enhance in-game moments with automatic clip recording.

Either I'm experiencing deja vu, or Steam has somehow set another user count record only a month after the last one

Steam reached a new record of over 38 million concurrent users, demonstrating the sustained popularity and growth of PC gaming.

Steam Game Recording Is Now Live For All PC And Steam Deck Users

Steam Game Recording allows easy capture and sharing of gameplay highlights for PC and Steam Deck users.

Valve is now selling refurbished Steam Deck OLEDs starting at $439

Valve's refurbished Steam Deck OLED offers great value, starting at $439 for the 512GB version, enhancing affordability without sacrificing performance.
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#game-development

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.

Deadlock Cheaters Are Getting Punished In The Best Way Possible

Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat feature allowing players to turn cheaters into frogs, emphasizing creative community engagement.

Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company

The success of Half-Life 2 was jeopardized by a lawsuit from Vivendi, which nearly led Valve to bankruptcy.

'Half-Life' Developer Valve Gobbles Up An Indie Studio For An Unknown Project

Hopoo Games is closing as a studio but moving its team to work on a project with Valve. Production on their next game is halted.

Half-Life Actor Stirs Up Half-Life 3 Rumors With Cryptic New Year's Message

There is renewed hope for Half-Life 3 after cryptic messages and reports suggest possible play testing, fueling excitement among long-time fans.

Valve's Third Steam Replay Gives Your 2024 Gaming Stats

Valve releases 2024 Steam Replay, offering detailed insights into users' gaming statistics and habits over the year.

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.

Deadlock Cheaters Are Getting Punished In The Best Way Possible

Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat feature allowing players to turn cheaters into frogs, emphasizing creative community engagement.

Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company

The success of Half-Life 2 was jeopardized by a lawsuit from Vivendi, which nearly led Valve to bankruptcy.

'Half-Life' Developer Valve Gobbles Up An Indie Studio For An Unknown Project

Hopoo Games is closing as a studio but moving its team to work on a project with Valve. Production on their next game is halted.

Half-Life Actor Stirs Up Half-Life 3 Rumors With Cryptic New Year's Message

There is renewed hope for Half-Life 3 after cryptic messages and reports suggest possible play testing, fueling excitement among long-time fans.

Valve's Third Steam Replay Gives Your 2024 Gaming Stats

Valve releases 2024 Steam Replay, offering detailed insights into users' gaming statistics and habits over the year.
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#team-fortress-2

Team Fortress 2's Spy Finally Took His Mask Off After 17 Years

Valve has revealed Spy's face in the new TF2 comic, marking a significant moment for fans after 17 years.

Hear ye, hear ye, this Team Fortress 2 comic is a holiday miracle

Team Fortress 2 remains relevant with a dedicated fanbase, showcased by the release of a new comic after several years.

Valve Fixed A 17-Year-Old Team Fortress 2 Bug Involving Pants

Valve fixed a longstanding bug in Team Fortress 2 regarding Blu Scout's pants color after 17 years, surprising long-time fans.
The patch's release is speculated to coincide with the holiday season's developer flexibility.

Major Team Fortress 2 update finally fixes the Scout's pants

Valve fixed the BLU Scout's pants in Team Fortress 2 after 17 years, delighting the community and correcting a longstanding visual error.

Team Fortress 2's Spy Finally Took His Mask Off After 17 Years

Valve has revealed Spy's face in the new TF2 comic, marking a significant moment for fans after 17 years.

Hear ye, hear ye, this Team Fortress 2 comic is a holiday miracle

Team Fortress 2 remains relevant with a dedicated fanbase, showcased by the release of a new comic after several years.

Valve Fixed A 17-Year-Old Team Fortress 2 Bug Involving Pants

Valve fixed a longstanding bug in Team Fortress 2 regarding Blu Scout's pants color after 17 years, surprising long-time fans.
The patch's release is speculated to coincide with the holiday season's developer flexibility.

Major Team Fortress 2 update finally fixes the Scout's pants

Valve fixed the BLU Scout's pants in Team Fortress 2 after 17 years, delighting the community and correcting a longstanding visual error.
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#steam

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

Steam Has New Rules For DLC And Season Passes To Prevent Players From Getting Screwed

Valve is enforcing stricter rules for pre-ordered DLC and season passes on Steam, emphasizing transparency and customer assurance.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Still playing Steam games on Windows 7 or 8? You might want to consider upgrading your operating system soon

Users on Windows 7 and 8 can no longer access the latest Steam updates, emphasizing the need to upgrade for continued support.

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

Steam Has New Rules For DLC And Season Passes To Prevent Players From Getting Screwed

Valve is enforcing stricter rules for pre-ordered DLC and season passes on Steam, emphasizing transparency and customer assurance.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Still playing Steam games on Windows 7 or 8? You might want to consider upgrading your operating system soon

Users on Windows 7 and 8 can no longer access the latest Steam updates, emphasizing the need to upgrade for continued support.
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#video-games

US rep asks Valve to remove 'Oct. 7' game from Steam

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres calls for Valve's removal of the controversial game 'Fursan al-Aqsa' from Steam due to its promotion of violence and antisemitism.

Deadlock is giving players the chance to turn cheaters into frogs, as Valve hops on the issue in cheeky fashion

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat system allowing players to transform cheaters into frogs instead of immediate bans.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update And Is Free To Grab For A Limited Time

Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with major updates, new features, and a special documentary highlighting its impact and development history.

Mysterious "Black Mesa" website says it's "not secretly working on Half Life 3"

The update of BlackMesa.com reignited speculation about Half-Life 3, but it is actually a legitimate business.
Fans were misled by the site's cryptic messages and countdown, mistaking them for ARG hints.

Steam's Big Fall Sale Is Live And Here Are Some Of The Best Deals

Valve's Autumn Sale offers substantial discounts on games until December 4, making it an ideal time for gamers to find deals.

US rep asks Valve to remove 'Oct. 7' game from Steam

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres calls for Valve's removal of the controversial game 'Fursan al-Aqsa' from Steam due to its promotion of violence and antisemitism.

Deadlock is giving players the chance to turn cheaters into frogs, as Valve hops on the issue in cheeky fashion

Valve's Deadlock introduces a humorous anti-cheat system allowing players to transform cheaters into frogs instead of immediate bans.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update And Is Free To Grab For A Limited Time

Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with major updates, new features, and a special documentary highlighting its impact and development history.

Mysterious "Black Mesa" website says it's "not secretly working on Half Life 3"

The update of BlackMesa.com reignited speculation about Half-Life 3, but it is actually a legitimate business.
Fans were misled by the site's cryptic messages and countdown, mistaking them for ARG hints.

Steam's Big Fall Sale Is Live And Here Are Some Of The Best Deals

Valve's Autumn Sale offers substantial discounts on games until December 4, making it an ideal time for gamers to find deals.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 now works as a smaller, faster kind of Steam Link

The Steam Link evolved into a versatile streaming option through the Raspberry Pi 5, enhancing usability and performance for Linux-based gaming.
#steam-controller

Steam Controller 2 And New VR Controller Both Reportedly In The Works At Valve

Valve is developing a sequel to the Steam Controller and a VR controller for its upcoming Deckard headset, indicating advancements in gaming hardware.

The new Horipad for Steam is coming in December for $59.99

The Horipad is a notable successor to the Steam Controller, integrating familiar features from the Steam Deck.

Steam Controller 2 And New VR Controller Both Reportedly In The Works At Valve

Valve is developing a sequel to the Steam Controller and a VR controller for its upcoming Deckard headset, indicating advancements in gaming hardware.

The new Horipad for Steam is coming in December for $59.99

The Horipad is a notable successor to the Steam Controller, integrating familiar features from the Steam Deck.
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#gaming-hardware

Valve bans Razer and Wooting's new keyboard features in Counter-Strike 2

Valve has set clear boundaries against hardware automation to maintain competitive integrity in Counter-Strike 2.

Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard

Valve is reportedly developing a Steam Controller 2 and new 'Roy' VR controllers, hinting at major gaming hardware advancements.

Valve bans Razer and Wooting's new keyboard features in Counter-Strike 2

Valve has set clear boundaries against hardware automation to maintain competitive integrity in Counter-Strike 2.

Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard

Valve is reportedly developing a Steam Controller 2 and new 'Roy' VR controllers, hinting at major gaming hardware advancements.
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#half-life-2

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a big update

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with an update including expansions, a documentary, and the game is free on Steam until November 18.

Half-Life 2 turns 20, gets a big update, documentary, and 100% off sale price

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with updates, a documentary, and the game is free to play.
The update includes bug fixes, graphical enhancements, and episodic expansions.

Here's a fresh look at the Half-Life 2 RTX remaster

NVIDIA's RTX Remix engine is modernizing Half-Life 2 with enhanced graphics, including dynamic lighting and improved 3D details.

20 Years Later, One of the Best Shooters of All Time Just Got a Massive Update

Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary patch revives interest with new content and updates, reinforcing its status as a beloved classic in gaming.

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a big update

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with an update including expansions, a documentary, and the game is free on Steam until November 18.

Half-Life 2 turns 20, gets a big update, documentary, and 100% off sale price

Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with updates, a documentary, and the game is free to play.
The update includes bug fixes, graphical enhancements, and episodic expansions.

Here's a fresh look at the Half-Life 2 RTX remaster

NVIDIA's RTX Remix engine is modernizing Half-Life 2 with enhanced graphics, including dynamic lighting and improved 3D details.

20 Years Later, One of the Best Shooters of All Time Just Got a Massive Update

Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary patch revives interest with new content and updates, reinforcing its status as a beloved classic in gaming.
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Valve Reveals Early Gameplay Of Canceled Half-Life 2 Episode 3 And Why It Never Got Finished

The new Valve documentary reveals insights into the long-awaited Episode 3 and showcases early prototypes of the canceled game.
#deadlock

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

Deadlock is confirmed in early development by Valve, generating speculation despite limited details.

As Deadlock soars to a six figure player count on Steam, take an early look at Valve's latest when it was a lot more sci-fi, and a lot less unique

Deadlock's pre-release success highlights the impact of strategic leaks and community engagement on player interest.

People are already cheating in Deadlock, a game that isn't even technically out yet

Cheating has already emerged in Deadlock before its release, causing frustration among players.

Getting wound up by badly behaving Deadlock players? Good news, Valve has added in some features to help stop annoying players getting away with anything they want

Valve's September update introduces a punishment system to discourage player abandonment and reduce toxic behavior in Deadlock.

Valve Finally Acknowledges Deadlock, A New Game People Have Been Playing For Months

Valve has officially unveiled Deadlock, a 6v6 MOBA hero shooter currently in early development.

Deadlock's steampunk-meets-fantasy style is already inspiring fan art

Valve's new shooter Deadlock is generating significant excitement, even in early development, with fans and streamers expressing high expectations and praise.

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

Deadlock is confirmed in early development by Valve, generating speculation despite limited details.

As Deadlock soars to a six figure player count on Steam, take an early look at Valve's latest when it was a lot more sci-fi, and a lot less unique

Deadlock's pre-release success highlights the impact of strategic leaks and community engagement on player interest.

People are already cheating in Deadlock, a game that isn't even technically out yet

Cheating has already emerged in Deadlock before its release, causing frustration among players.

Getting wound up by badly behaving Deadlock players? Good news, Valve has added in some features to help stop annoying players getting away with anything they want

Valve's September update introduces a punishment system to discourage player abandonment and reduce toxic behavior in Deadlock.

Valve Finally Acknowledges Deadlock, A New Game People Have Been Playing For Months

Valve has officially unveiled Deadlock, a 6v6 MOBA hero shooter currently in early development.

Deadlock's steampunk-meets-fantasy style is already inspiring fan art

Valve's new shooter Deadlock is generating significant excitement, even in early development, with fans and streamers expressing high expectations and praise.
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Steam will let you sue Valve now

Steam removed its forced arbitration policy, allowing consumers to pursue lawsuits against Valve.
#counter-strike-2

Valve bans Razer and Wooting keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2

Valve prohibits SOCD feature in Counter-Strike 2 to ensure fair gameplay, urging users to disable it.
The SOCD feature enhances player mobility and combat efficiency, prompting concerns about its fairness.

Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Ambidextrous Support, Adjusts Buy Menu

Valve's recent Counter-Strike 2 update focused on small quality-of-life improvements like a revamped buy menu and temporary player handedness switch mid-round.

Valve bans Razer and Wooting keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2

Valve prohibits SOCD feature in Counter-Strike 2 to ensure fair gameplay, urging users to disable it.
The SOCD feature enhances player mobility and combat efficiency, prompting concerns about its fairness.

Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Ambidextrous Support, Adjusts Buy Menu

Valve's recent Counter-Strike 2 update focused on small quality-of-life improvements like a revamped buy menu and temporary player handedness switch mid-round.
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Dr Disrespect Deletes Statement, Hyped Modern Warfare 2 Mod Gets Killed, And More Of The Week's Top Stories

Dr Disrespect deleted an admission of inappropriate behavior and teased a return, raising questions about accountability and public perception.
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