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.
Arch Linux and Valve Join Forces: A Game-Changing Collaboration for Linux Gaming
The Arch Linux team announces a direct partnership with Valve, promising significant improvements for both Arch Linux and SteamOS. This collaboration aims to enhance security, infrastructure, and potentially introduce structured releases for Arch Linux.