If you're not at least 13 years old, Steam asks you not sign up for its service
Valve has quietly updated its Steam Subscriber Agreement which now states users must be 13 years old.
Valve revamps Steam code review system to block perceived rigging
Valve has made it much harder to exploit Steam reviews to influence a game's rating, by curtailing the abilities of gamers with free codes.
United Front's 'Smash + Grab' open beta hits Steam this weekend
Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games is hosting a free playable preview of its upcoming multiplayer brawler Smash + Grab this weekend.
Steam Early Access title 'ARK: Survival Evolved' sees backlash over paid DLC
Studio Wildcard has issued an official response to complaints targeting the recent DLC rollout for its Steam Early Access game ARK: Survival Evolved.
British Telecom sues Valve over patents on core Steam features
British Telecom is suing Valve, claiming that the Steam digital distribution platform violates four of BT's technology patents.
BigScreen brings Martian LAN parties to the Oculus Store
BigScreen is hitting the Oculus Home store with a big update today, delivering on the promise to bring a cross-platform VR LAN party experience.
'Racket: Nx' updates racquetball for the virtual reality generation
Developer One Hamsa aims to take racquetball to the next level with Racket: Nx, a room-scale virtual reality game for HTC Vive headsets.
'Quantum Break' will not see new patches or fixes on Windows 10
Fans who picked up Quantum Break at launch are being left out in the cold as developer Remedy drops its support for previously issued PC editions.
‘Quantum Break’ heads to Steam next month as special bundle lands at retailers
The popular game "Quantum Break" is landing on Steam next month as a special "Timeless Collector's Edition" hits retail.
Climb a towering mountain in virtual reality with ‘Everest VR’ for HTC Vive
Virtual reality developer Sólfar Studios has launched Everest VR, a simulated first-person trek to the summit of Mount Everest for HTC Vive headsets.
Steam’s VR Weekend Sale discounts dozens of Vive and Rift games
Steam has launched its first-ever VR Weekend Sale, giving HTC Vive and Oculus Rift owners access to dozens of discounted VR games.
Star Wars ‘Trials on Tatooine’ is the closest you’ll get to being a real Jedi
Lucasfilm has released Trials on Tatooine, a free-to-play virtual reality Star Wars experience and Jedi training simulator for the HTC Vive VR headset.
Nvidia releases 'VR Funhouse' minigame compilation on Steam, and it demands serious hardware
PC hardware manufacturer Nvidia has launched VR Funhouse, a Steam minigame compilation featuring support for the HTC Vive and tracked motion controllers.
Twitch streams boost game sales, according to internal study
A new study from Twitch data scientist Danny Hernandez finds that Twitch streaming can lead to a significant boost in game sales via Steam.
Doom now supports Vulkan thanks to patch released on Steam, and optimized AMD drivers
id Software launched a patch on Steam that updates Doom with Vulkan support. AMD released fresh new drivers optimized for the Doom/Vulkan combo as well.
New Steam Survey: Vive is outselling Oculus by two to one
It seems that Steam users are largely gravitating toward the HTC Vive over the Oculus Rift in a recent survey.
Think you’ve got a big Steam collection? This guy just hit level 1,000
If you thought you had a big steam collection, think again. Japanese gamer PalmDesert, has amassed more than 5,000 games, with a level in excess of 1,000.
Indie developer admits game used ‘Call of Duty’ artwork
Trek Industries' first-person shooter Orion has been removed from the Steam storefront amid accusations of asset theft.
Update: The Steam summer sale has begun!
A promotional email distributed by PayPal has confirmed the start date for the 2016 Steam summer sale.
Microsoft’s PC releases will come to Steam, but the company isn’t saying which
Xbox division head Phil Spencer says that Microsoft PC games will still be sold via Steam, but isn't sharing any details on exactly which ones.
You can now download DRM-free Steam games with GOG Connect
GOG has just launched GOG Connect, a way for consumers to download a select list of games from their Steam library, DRM free.
'The Kingdom of Loathing' RPG spinoff seeks Steam Greenlight approval
The creators of the free-to-play browser game The Kingdom of Loathing are pitching a Western-themed RPG sequel via Steam Greenlight ahead of a 2017 release.
BigScreen’s update lets you ditch the mouse for motion controls on Vive
BigScreen's new beta release adds support for HTC Vive controllers, making it possible to go mouse-free within the virtual hand-out.
Steam can run on the PlayStation 4 thanks to Arch Linux, a jailbreak, and old firmware
An individual named OsirisX managed to install Arch Linux on the PlayStation 4, enabling him to run the Steam client and the Bastion game without problems.
Sega Genesis Steam mod support spurs record sales for 16-bit classics
Sega attributes a rapid rise in digital sales this month to a recently launched Steam update that added mod support for classic Sega Genesis games.
Final Fantasy X and X-2 hit Steam this week with gameplay improvements
Square Enix's classic RPGs Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 will arrive on PC platforms this week with upgraded graphics and optional "game boosters."
Steam Broadcasting now enables users to stream their VR games to anyone
Valve has introduced VR game streaming to its Steam Broadcasting service, allowing users to share their experiences with friends or the general public.
Burnout creators to unleash Dangerous Golf on Xbox One, PS4, PC in June
Dangerous Golf, an over-the-top parody sports sim from the creators of the Burnout series, will make its explosive debut on consoles and PCs in June.
Humble’s Eye Candy Bundle is rich in retro PC style
Humble Bundle's latest pay-what-you-want collection of Steam-redeemable PC games includes retro standouts like Towerfall: Ascension and A Boy and His Blob.
Sega Genesis ROM hacks hit Steam, with bizarre results
Sega has opened the floodgates on a new wave of bizarre and unconventional fan mods, thanks to a recent Sega Genesis emulator frontend update on Steam.
Big screen app could make VR the best place to host LAN parties
Getting to a traditional LAN party might not be easy, but doing so in VR certainly is. When BigScreen releases on Thursday this week, it'll be even easier.
Steam chugs into movie rentals with huge Lionsgate deal
Valve's Steam platform has offered up a handful of movies for some time, but a new deal sees the service offering more than 100 movies from Lionsgate.
Valve tells devs bitcoin payments are inbound to Steam
A message from Valve to Steam developers states that Bitcoin payments will soon be accepted on the storefront.
Sega evokes 16-bit nostalgia with Mega Drive Classics Hub on Steam
Sega is updating its Steam catalog of classic Genesis and Mega Drive games with a new 3D interface that simulates a console gaming fanatic's bedroom.