Eurogamer

Physical Steam gift cards are being ended by Valve because scammers keep using them to trick people

One of the most popular ways for Steam users to charge their store wallets is through the purchase of gift cards. For years, Steam has allowed players to purchase gift cards in different denominations ...
Geeky Gadgets

Why Valve is Releasing 4 Different Steam Machine Variants

Valve is set to introduce four distinct configurations of its Steam Machine, a compact gaming PC designed to merge the flexibility of a PC with the simplicity of a gaming console. As highlighted by ...
CNET

Valve Steam Controller Review: It May Be My Favorite Controller, Period

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. I started with CNET reviewing ...
HotHardware

Steam Runs On Nintendo Switch Using Valve's Proton Linux Beta

BlueSky user aagaming posted a proof-of-concept video that shows Steam running on the Nintendo Switch. This feat required lots of manual tweaking, but actual game support is fairly limited despite how ...
Wall Street Journal

We’re Using So Much AI That Computing Firepower Is Running Out

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...
Game Rant

Valve is Facing Yet Another Lawsuit

Joshua started at GameRant in 2017 where he fell in love with a company that supports creativity, treats video games with the respect they deserve, and is complete with people whose passions match his ...
Forbes

Valve Faces Multiple Lawsuits After Being Sued Over Loot Boxes Again

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Skins are causing issues again. Just days after being sued by the state of New York, Valve ...
GamesIndustry

Valve sued by The Performing Right Society for allegedly using its members' musical works "without permission"

The Performing Right Society (PRS) has "commenced legal proceedings" against Steam owner Valve over the use of its members' works on Steam "without permission." The organization claims that while ...
Engadget

NY AG: Valve's loot boxes can get kids hooked on gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her office. According to the AG's announcement, her office ...
Bleeping Computer

New York sues Valve for promoting illegal gambling via game loot boxes

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued video game developer and publisher Valve Corporation for using game loot boxes to facilitate illegal gambling activities among children and teenagers.
Reuters

New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling

NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general sued Valve, a video game developer whose franchises include Counter-Strike, Team Fortress and Dota, accusing it of promoting illegal gambling ...