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Ars Technica details how Valve is extending SteamOS beyond Proton with two newer compatibility layers for the Steam Frame. FEX handles x86-on-Arm translation, while Steam Play adds another path for …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Hookshot has launched Steam Hype, a new PC site built around Steam discovery and curation. The outlet will focus on notable releases, updates, and Valve hardware, aiming …
Valve has set Steam Frame pricing at $1,059, putting its new headset firmly in premium territory. Alongside the hardware, Valve is rolling out a developer kit for VR teams targeting …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Valve has opened a waiting list for Steam Frame, its new wireless VR headset, with prices starting at $1,059. The ARM64, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-based device ships with …
Ars Technica reviews Valve’s $1,059 Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset that starts taking reservations today. The device marks a surprising return to VR hardware after years of Valve stepping …
Steam users in Australia now appear to need credit-card age verification before accessing R18+ games. The change affects storefront access rather than in-game content, and it could add friction for …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Steam achievements for unreleased and even unannounced games briefly surfaced on aggregators after a Valve bug exposed private API data. Names tied to the leak include Fable, …
GDC Festival of Gaming says Valve is laying out how Steam will help games stand out in 2026, with a focus on visibility, content optimization, and building momentum for launches. …
Ars Technica reports that Valve staged the “leaked” Left 4 Dead 2 trailer after the ESRB blocked its planned release. Former writer Chet Faliszek says the studio pushed it out …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Steam hit a new weekly release high with 720 launches, but most of them barely registered with players. For developers, the headline is less about volume than discoverability: …
Steamworks Development says Valve has improved the Financial Reporting site, tightening up one of the most important back-office tools for Steam partners. For studios tracking sales, refunds, and payouts, even …
A massive Steam data leak has exposed roughly 13TB of files after users accessed a publicly reachable endpoint. The cache reportedly includes beta builds, screenshots, and pre-release material tied to …
Ars Technica reports that a 12TB Steam “teraleak” has exposed a huge slice of PC gaming history, including depots from Valve’s old Steam2 era. The dump appears to cover nearly …
Valve is warning European Steam hardware buyers that their contact and order details may have been exposed in a CEVA Logistics breach. The leak includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and …
Ars Technica reports that SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta is widening handheld support beyond Valve hardware, adding initial gamepad support for newer devices and better compatibility for several others. The update includes …
Steamworks SDK 1.65 is out, with a few changes that matter for teams shipping on Steam Deck, Steam Frame, Steam Machine, Linux, and input-heavy hardware. The update replaces the old …
Steam Deck sales have fallen sharply after Valve raised the handheld’s price in May. The device dropped from fifth place on Steam’s top-selling-by-revenue chart to 14th in early July, a …
Valve says the memory crunch behind Steam Machine production is still worsening, with bulk supply lagging retail availability by months. The company is building as much hardware as it can …
External studios are increasingly treating original IP as a way to sharpen skills, retain morale, and prove capability, but the split with client work is delicate. Teams like Redcatpig, Lab42, …
Steam has locked in a dense first-half 2027 event calendar, including themed fests, two Next Fests, and the Spring and Summer sales. For studios planning launches, demos, or discount beats, …