Valve Launches Discounted Refurbished Steam Deck OLED Models
Valve introduces certified refurbished Steam Deck OLED handhelds at up to $110 off retail prices. Each unit undergoes extensive quality testing and comes with warranty, offering an affordable entry into portable PC gaming with premium features.
Steam Hardware Survey's Origin: How Half-Life 2 Changed PC Gaming Data Forever
Discover how Valve's need for player hardware data during Half-Life 2's development led to the creation of the Steam Hardware Survey. This pioneering tool, launched in 2003, transformed from a development necessity into an industry-standard benchmark that continues to shape PC gaming.
The Summer Intern Who Saved Valve: A Near-Bankruptcy Tale Behind Half-Life 2
Gaming giant Valve Corporation narrowly escaped bankruptcy in 2004 during a legal battle with Vivendi Games, thanks to a Korean-speaking summer intern. The intern's discovery of damaging evidence in Korean documents proved pivotal in preserving Valve's independence and enabling Steam's historic launch.
Valve Mandates Disclosure of Kernel Mode Anticheat on Steam
Valve introduces a new policy requiring game developers to disclose the use of kernel mode anticheat software on Steam store pages. This move aims to increase transparency and help players make informed decisions about game purchases.
Steam Mandates Disclosure of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat on Game Store Pages
Valve introduces new policy requiring Steam games to disclose kernel-level anti-cheat systems on store pages. This move aims to increase transparency and help players make informed decisions about game purchases and installations.