Grab the best games in the Steam Summer Sale before the store goes down again
The 2019 edition of the Steam Summer Sale has officially kicked off. Running into July, the Steam Summer Sale offers huge discounts on some of the PC's biggest games, including recent titles. It's the perfect time to pick up a pile of games to add to your backlog as we approach the summer games drought.
Destiny 2 to move to Steam, shift to free-to-play model starting with Shadowkeep
Destiny 2 will undergo massive changes with its latest expansion, Shadowkeep, which will take players to the moon once it launches on September 17. The PC version of the game will transfer from Battle.net to Steam, and its base game will become free-to-play to give newcomers a new entry point.
Xbox Game Pass for PC to launch with over 100 games, more coming soon to Steam
Microsoft has stuffed the company’s Xbox Game Pass with a lot of value but mostly for owners of the Xbox One home console. The original subscription including a few PC titles but now the company has announced the dedicated Xbox Game Pass for PC and it will launch with over 100 games.
RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing GPU for Steam gamers
Nvidia's RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing graphics card on Steam according to the latest hardware survey results. Although none of the cards have eclipsed their 10-series counterparts in popularity, the RTX 2070 is well ahead of the RTX 2060, 2080, and 2080 Ti, as well as AMD's high-end Vega options.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ wins Game of the Year in 2018 Steam Awards
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds took home Game of the Year at the 2018 Steam Awards, beating the likes of Monster Hunter: World, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hitman 2, and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. The other awards handed out include Labor of Love, Better with Friends, and Most Fun with a Machine.
Steam users aren’t reacting well to Epic’s ‘Metro Exodus’ exclusivity deal
Steam users aren't too happy that Metro Exodus only be available on PC through the Epic Games store for the first year. In response, the Steam pages for both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux have been bombarded with thousands of negative reviews, almost all of which decry the news.
‘Metro Exodus’ is the latest AAA game to ditch Steam for the Epic Games store
Just weeks after learning that The Division 2 will drop Steam for the Epic Games Store, another hotly anticipated AAA game will do the same. Deep Silver's PC version of Metro will launch exclusively through the Epic Games Store on February 15. It's clear that Steam has a serious competitor.
Steam to drop support for Windows XP and Vista on January 1
As 2018 draws to a close, Valve is set to remove Windows XP and Windows Vista from its Steam digital storefront and gaming platform. Starting January 1, both aged Windows operating systems will no longer be supported by Steam, forcing anyone trying to game on those outdated platforms to upgrade.
Steam’s top-selling games for 2018 include ‘Rocket League,’ ‘Civilization VI’
As one of the biggest platforms for selling PC games, the Steam Store is the de facto shopping location of choice for most non-console gamers. Now Steam has released information on the best selling games of the year, sharing a list of the top 100 Steam games as measured by gross revenue.
These are the best video game sales happening right now
There are still some great deals to be had on video games this holiday season, regardless of which platform you happen to own. Here are the best video game deals available right now, including Switch, PS4, Xbox, and Steam sales on exclusives and third-party multi-platform games.
The Epic Games store is already luring indie studios away from Steam
The Epic Games Store is less than a week old, but it's already making waves among indie studios. Following on the heels of Ashen and Hades, multiple studios have announced that their games will be timed exclusives for the Epic Games Store. One studio even canceled its Steam release completely.
Epic Games is launching a competitor to Steam, but can it dethrone the king?
Epic Games is launching its own competitor to Steam, initially for PC and Mac. The platform will offer an 88 percent revenue share to developers, and players can directly support their favorite video creators through affiliate sales. The store is planned for an Android launch in 2019, as well.
Hacker finds Steam bug that unlocks free games, collects $20K for reporting it
Security researcher Artem Moskowsky discovered a Steam bug that allowed him to generate infinite free keys for any game on the digital distribution. However, instead of abusing the exploit and selling the keys to pirates, Moskowsky reported the issue to Valve, which gave him a $20,000 reward.
Here’s an old-school motion picture machine you can 3D print at home
4-Mation is like a modern reimagining of the Victorian zoetrope device. Whereas the classic design relied on 2D images, kind of like a flip book, 4-Mation uses 3D objects and strobing lights to create dynamic visuals.
Steam survey shows PC gamers are still mostly playing in 1080p and lower
Valve Software’s latest hardware and software survey for July reveals that 63.72 percent of Steam’s registered members still play games with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Even more, 13.33 percent of Steam’s gamers play at 1,366 x 768 while only 1.14 percent are playing at 3,840 x 2,160.
Your ‘Fallout 76’ beta progress will carry over to the final game
The progress you make in the Fallout 76 beta test will carry into the full game when it launches, Bethesda has confirmed. The online multiplayer title will be available in its entirety during the beta test, but it requires a pre-order in order to gain access. Xbox One players will get to try it out first.
Valve’s return to releasing games kicks off November 28 with ‘Artifact’
Artifact, Valve's Dota 2 trading card game, arrives on November 28 on PC, Mac, and Linux for $20. At launch, the game will have 280 cards which can be bought and sold over the Steam Community Marketplace. Artifact is Valve's first game in five years, marking a return to Valve's commitment to making games.
Valve bans Steam game that was installing cryptocurrency mining malware
A cheap Steam game called Abstractism appeared to be infecting users' computers with a program that mines cryptocurrency. Valve has since removed it from Steam and banned the developer for shipping unauthorized code and intentionally tricking players into buying fake in-game items.
Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends
Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos. The overall user interface is drastically improved and resembles Discord, the leading gaming chat app.
New Steam chat system adds group chats, video, and GIF support
Valve has made its first major update to the Steam chat client in a long time and has taken big strides in modernizing the experience. New encrypted voice chat and group chat functions are welcome, but with stiff competition from the likes of Discord, you have to wonder whether it's too little too late.
Slay creatures at high resolutions when ‘Monster Hunter World’ hits PC in August
Capcom will be releasing Monster Hunter World for PC through Steam on August 9, and those who pre-order the game will receive a few free bonus items. The Steam version will make use of the controversial Denuvo DRM software, which has caused performance issues in some other PC games.
Tear it up on Mars in ‘Red Rover,’ the driving sim built on NASA data
During the festive holiday season in 2016, Alan Chan spent his week’s vacation time off work exploring Mars. In virtual reality, at least. And thanks to his hard work, now you can too. Here's how one intrepid developer turned space images into our most immersive look at the Red Planet yet.
Ready your credit cards: The Steam Summer Sale has arrived
The Steam Summer Sale has fittingly arrived on the first day of summer, bringing deals on hundreds upon hundreds of games both old and new. The sale runs until July 5, so don't be too terribly concerned with the load times on the site right now. We've highlighted a handful of great games on sale.
Valve will stop regulating Steam, save for illegal content, straight up trolling
Valve Software said it will stop regulating Steam save for policing illegal content and "straight up trolling." Steam is going back to its roots, allowing customer choice and the ability to filter out games they don't want to see. Developers will have the freedom to sell mostly anything.
E3 Giveaway: Enter to win a new gaming PC, PlayStation 4, or $100 Steam gift card
This year's E3 officially kicks off in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 12, and to celebrate the festivities, Digital Trends is giving its readers a chance to win one of three awesome prizes. Enter now for a chance to win a new gaming PC, PlayStation 4, or $100 Steam gift card.
Apple rejection means you can’t play Steam games on your iPhone after all
Apple has rejected Valve's Steam Link game streaming application as part of its approval process for App Store inclusion. That means that for the time being, if you want to stream your Steam library to your mobile handset or tablet, you will have to have an Android device, as the Steam Link app is not available on iOS.
Gamers aren’t convinced by Windows Mixed Reality headsets
Steam gamers aren't convinced that Windows Mixed Reality headsets are a viable alternative to the more established Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets. After months on sale, just 5 percent of all VR users are wearing WMR hardware, and those numbers have been falling over the past few months.
You can soon stream your Steam PC games to Android, iPhone, Apple TV
Valve Software plans to launch its Steam Link app later this month for Android, iOS, and tvOS. It allows PC gamers to stream their library of Steam games over the local network to smartphones, tablets, set-top-boxes, and Android-powered TVs. Valve is also releasing a Steam Video app this summer.
Start saving up: Steam’s Summer Sale will reportedly begin June 21
The start date for Steam's annual Summer Sale appears to have been leaked. If correct, the sale will begin on June 21 and run until July 5. It typically offers steep discounts on a wide selection of games, including indie titles, as well as AAA releases from several different publishers.
‘Beat Saber’ becomes highest-rated Steam game on Star Wars Day
Beat Saber, a new VR title for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, has become the highest rated Steam game of all-time a few days after launch. Although not affiliated with the Star Wars franchise, the inspiration is clear, and Beat Saber just so happened to accomplish this mighty feat on Star Wars day.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ disables key feature to stop re-sellers
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has temporarily disabled personal item trading after it was discovered that third-party re-selling sites were abusing the system. No date has been given for its return, but developer PUBG Corporation is hoping to develop a new system that can't be abused the same way.
Steam beta adds support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Digital game platform Steam added support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to the beta version of its client, allowing players to use the gamepad with their library of PC games. The controller is fully configurable and preset layouts made by community members are also available.
Blockchain-based GLN hopes to challenge Steam and Apple gaming platforms
Over the years, there have been many challenges seeking to take Steam's throne as the leader in PC gaming distribution. Now, a blockchain-based startup is hoping it can use the new technology to provide an alternative to Steam.
Ryo Hazuki returns as ‘Shenmue I & II’ launches on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018
The beloved martial arts adventure series Shenmue is being re-released on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018. The original games were released on the Sega Dreamcast console in 1999 and 2001, where they gained a passionate following. Watch as martial artist Ryo Hazuki avenges the death of his father.