Summer 2020 is in your hands
Death Stranding PC Steam preorder live, skirting Epic exclusivity
Death Stranding PC preorders now live on Steam and Epic Games Store, ahead of a scheduled 2020 launch.
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RUMORS FLOATING AROUND
Steam may be working on a cloud gaming service like Stadia or xCloud
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Cloud gaming is the latest obsession gripping the video game industry, and it looks like Valve — the company behind the popular platform Steam — wants to get in on the action. We already know about Google Stadia, PlayStation Now, Project xCloud, and Shadow, but it looks like Valve is developing its own service. At least that’s what a recent Steam Database post suggests.
From Origin to Steam
All EA games headed to Steam in 2019 (and beyond)
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As Electronic Arts unveils its return to Steam, these are all the EA titles confirmed for Steam in 2019 and 2020.
The valves open
EA games are headed to Steam beginning with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
EA is bringing its games back to Steam, beginning with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The EA Access subscription service will also be coming to Steam.
WHAT COULD THIS MEAN
Is EA teasing its return to Steam?
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Today, EA posted a video of a cup with steam coming out of it on its official Twitter account. While many thought that the company was trying to sell you merchandise, it seems like it may be signaling EA’s return to Steam. No official announcement has been made this the video was posted, but one may occur early next week. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we know more.
Getting Steamy in here
Here's a quick look at the new Steam library page design
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Steam is beta testing some new library pages, and hey, they're rather sexy. If you haven't had the chance to see them yet and have been banging on at Valve to make some changes to the aging client, here's a quick look at what to expect.
LOADS OF EMAILS
Seems like many parties don't want you reselling your Steam games (update)
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On September 17, a French court said that Valve needed to let its consumers resell their digital games in the country. This concept was initially proposed by Microsoft when the Xbox One was revealed in 2013, but curiously enough, faced intense backlash from gamers and brick-and-mortar retailers.
Valve is under Pressure
What does this French resale ruling against Valve even mean?
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A French court has ruled that digital content is not exempt from your right to sell your used content. What does this mean and how will it affect Valve?
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French courts say that Valve has to let users re-sell their digital games
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A major ruling by French courts could change the way Steam operates in the country, and perhaps the whole of the EU
Level the Field
Steam recommendations now show less bias toward popular games
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Steam recently updated its algorithms to make sure your recommendations aren't flooded by popular games. You'll now see a more diverse set of games related to genres you're interested in.
Timed exclusive
Borderlands 3 will come to additional digital PC storefronts in April 2020
Borderlands 3 may be a timed exclusive on the Epic Games Store, but that's not stopping Gearbox from being able to release it on Steam further down the line.
Hooray
Gears 5 tops Steam sales chart at launch
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Since its launch last night, Gears 5 has become the top-selling title on Steam. Since Steam is by far the biggest platform for gaming out there, this is quite a feat. Let's see how long it stays at No. 1 because there's a lot of competition from other amazing experiences like Remnant: From the Ashes.
New look
New Steam Library beta goes live on September 17
A few months ago, Valve announced that it was changing the look of Steam. In an era where every program has more flair, Steam seems like it's been left behind. The redesigned library allows you to customize the look to a greater degree and show a lot more artwork.
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Steam's business model is 'unrealistic' says Ubisoft
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Ubisoft's VP of Partnerships and Revenue claims that Steam's current business model is "unrealistic" and "doesn't reflect where the world is today in terms of game distribution." Given the rising costs of game development, and how many big-name studios still struggle, it's understandable why Ubisoft doesn't want to give 30 percent away anymore.
feel the rhythm
You can get free songs from six artists on Beat Saber today
Beat Saber's OST 3 is out and brings free new songs to slice through with your sabers in VR.
Turn the valve to open the flood gates of VR
Steam Store adds more Valve Index VR experiences to ever growing catalog
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Valve Index adds more titles to Steam store giving you more reasons to want one.
So Steamy
Steam Summer Sale 2019 kicks off with tons of game discounts
It's that time of year again: Steam's annual Summer Sale is now live with an absolute truckload of game discounts in tow. Along with the price cuts on PC games across the store, Steam is also running a racing-themed event.
Somebody called the fuzz
American Fugitive is a decent, but flawed GTA-like game
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American Fugitive for PC is a decent homage to old school, top-down Grand Theft Auto games, but it lacks the mechanical precision, writing, and side content needed to stick the landing. Here's our full review.
'MMO' or 'Medieval Massacre Online'
You've missed out if you haven't played Mordhau on PC yet
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Mordhau is a brand new Battlefield-style melee game out on PC. Here's why we think it's one of the best new games of 2019, and why it has the potential to become the next big hit.
Is this stealth puzzle adventure worth your time?
Is A Plague Tale: Innocence worth buying?
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a brand new stealth puzzle adventure game set in medieval France, but is it worth your time? Here's what we think.