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Valve reminds devs they can't use in-game paid advertising on Steam
Valve's latest documentation reiterates what kinds of ads are and aren't supported on Steam.
Feb. 11, 2025
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Valve sets new guidelines for devs selling season passes on Steam
Developers are now required to be more transparent about what's in a season pass and when its content is ready for players.
Nov. 22, 2024
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How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
Back in 2002, Vivendi had Valve on the ropes. Then one Korean-speaking intern entered the ring.
Nov. 19, 2024
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Senator questions Valve's commitment to wiping out 'disturbing and violent' extremism on Steam
'It appears that Valve has chosen to continue a 'hands off'-type approach to content moderation.'
Nov. 18, 2024
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Steam's new API lets devs grant easier build access to players
Valve's newest update helps Steam devs give more clarity to players on game builds, and how it affects their saves.
Nov. 13, 2024
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Heads up: devs on Steam now need to disclose kernel mode anti-cheat software
Information on anti-cheat software in multiplayer games can now be featured on Steam store pages.
Nov. 1, 2024
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Arma dev Bohemia Interactive tops 40 million units in lifetime Steam sales
The bulk of Bohemia's sales can be attributed to 15 years of launching on Valve's storefront and the foothold it has in the PC market.
Oct. 24, 2024
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Valve rules out releasing a new Steam Deck model every year
Expect Steam Deck 2 to offer a 'generational leap.'
Oct. 22, 2024
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The Steam Deck is finally hitting Australia in November
Valve's handheld has had a staggered release rollout, and now the time has finally come for Australian players to get the device in their hands.
Oct. 12, 2024
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Valve eliminates Steam's arbitration clause in new update
User disputes against Valve and Steam could go directly to court if a resolution isn't found through customer support.
Oct. 1, 2024
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The new Steam visual editor will let developers edit store pages in real time
Valve says its new 'What You See Is What You Get' features a 'rich' suite of tools.
Sept. 20, 2024
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New Steam tweaks let devs highlight related games and DLC on store pages
Under the new changes, developers can control what games or DLC 'make the most sense' to be featured on their title's Steam page.
Aug. 31, 2024