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Bravo, Valve. Bravo.

The video above is the latest “Meet the” TF2 video from Valve, showcasing what I’m convinced is the most powerful class in the game- SANDWICH. Weighing in at 120mg, it’s variety of weapons include, but is not limited to swiss cheese, two slices of whole wheat bread, and new meat.  Okay, okay, so its not actually a playable class, rather than a portable medikit of sorts, but the second it becomes a playable class, you better grab some Saran wrap and head for the hills.

For the past week, Valve has been releasing, bit by bit, parts of the new update coming to the PC version of TF2 very soon. Hit the jump for the full details of the update, which include a new map, new achievements, and a new minigun for Sasha to be jealous of. Read more…

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 at E3? This E3?!

by Roly Reyes on June 26, 2008

What Would Gordan Freeman Do?

Valve isn’t known for their prompt delivery of games. Quite the contrary, they often announce release dates and push the game back until it’s as close to perfect as it can become. Such has been the evidence of almost all their games, all the way from Half-Life to Left 4 Dead. So it came as some surprise to hear from the E3 folks themselves that Half-Life 3 will be at E3 in a few weeks and it’ll be a Microsoft exclusive.

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It Just Keeps Getting Better: Epic Loves on Steam

by Roly Reyes on March 17, 2008

Unreal Tournament 3

Steam has just announced that virtually the entire Unreal collection has made its way onto the Steam train. Brick and mortar stores everywhere must be going insane. Read more…

Atari’s Getting Steamy

by Roly Reyes on March 13, 2008

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The sinking ship known as Atari has plugged a hole by becoming part of the Steam initiative. They’ve added 9 games that are available right now, and promise more in coming weeks. Read more…

Bioshock Just $30 On Steam

by Roly Reyes on March 11, 2008

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Due to a hacking plasmid, Bioshock’s price has been cut in half.

It’s almost not fair. It’s been out for a few months, and I still couldn’t decide whether Bioshock would be my personal Game of the Year. But here it is again, at just $29.95. Read more…

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Image of matchmaking in Left 4 Dead

Steam is quickly shifting from being just a distribution system to becoming an actual platform that’s single handedly making PC gaming what it needs to be. In an interview with CVG.com, Robin Walker (Valve Programmer/Designer) revealed that Valve is currently working on including matchmaking/lobby functionality for Counter-Strike: Source, Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2, as well as the Steamworks development tools. So expect AAA and indie titles alike to feature current and upcoming Steamworks features. Read more…

Steam Reaches 15 Million Users — WoW!

by Roly Reyes on February 7, 2008

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Let’s preface this by saying that Steam is a free platform. You can go and create an account right now with no charge, and never buy a game. So while many will argue that it is unfair to compare the 15 million user base of Steam to the 10 million user base of World of WarCraft, which involves a recurring monthly fee, Valve is still an amazing company that really seems to understand their audience. Read more…

Orange Box to be Opened and Contents Sold Separately

by John Kershaw on February 1, 2008

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In a move many people wished had been made when the Orange Box launched, EA have announced that TF2, HL2:ep2 and Portal will soon be sold individually for PC. Read more…

Introducing Valve Steamworks: Tools for Publishers

by Roly Reyes on January 29, 2008

last-steam-copy.jpgIf you think back to 2002, when Steam first launched, I specifically remember Computer Gaming World handing out the not-so-coveted award of ‘Coaster of the Year’ to Valve and their Steam delivery platform.

Needless to say, Valve have turned that around to the point where most gamers would much rather purchase games from Steam instead of the brick and mortar store down the street. And now they’re once again pushing forward the industry that we care so much about with Steamworks.
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More Hints At Orange Box PS3 Patch

by Kev Lochun on January 2, 2008

ps3orangebox-copy.jpg Yep, Valve has finally broken its silence over the reportedly glitch-ridden Orange Box port to the Playstation 3, which has seen some of the most serene gamers embed their pad in the nearest wall in frustration. Read more…

Grand Theft Auto 3 Trilogy To Be Available on Steam?

by Patrick Steen on December 30, 2007

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Steam, Valve’s download service, has been picking up…city crims, in the form of the Grand Theft Auto 3 Trilogy. Read more…

Steam Store-wide Sale

by Dylan Duarte on December 25, 2007

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Freeman.

Life just got a little easier for those who have neglected gift-purchasing until the last minute. Every game ever released on Steam is now on sale for 10 – 50% off. There’s quite a bit of treasure in here. Read more…

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