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Valve's invite-only hero shooter Deadlock has seen a surge in community engagement following its latest update, which introduced six new characters and a streamlined game mode. Players are voting on hero unlocks, fostering fan art and in-game campaigns. The update enhances the game's blend of MOBA strategy and agile combat, drawing over 100,000 concurrent players recently.

Selasa, 27 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a £656m lawsuit against Valve can move forward, potentially leading to compensation for 14 million Steam users. The case, filed by digital rights activist Vicki Shotbolt in June 2024, accuses Valve of anti-competitive practices that inflate PC game prices. Valve's bid to dismiss the claim was rejected on 26 January 2026.

Data shows that new releases on Steam in 2025 outperformed expectations, securing more spots in the top-grossing charts than the previous year. This shift highlights a stronger performance from fresh titles amid the usual stronghold of established live service games. Analysts suggest a combination of high-quality releases and pricing factors contributed to this trend.

Selasa, 06 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Valve telah memperbarui Survei Perangkat Keras dan Perangkat Lunak Steam untuk Desember 2025, meningkatkan pangsa pasar Linux dari 3.19 % awal menjadi rekor 3.58 %. Penyesuaian ini menyoroti adopsi Linux untuk gaming yang semakin meningkat, sebagian didorong oleh Steam Deck. Windows tetap dominan di 94.23 %, dengan macOS di 2.18 %.

Valve telah merilis pembaruan SteamOS baru yang meningkatkan performa dan frame rate untuk Steam Deck dan perangkat game berbasis Linux lainnya. Perubahan ini fokus pada pemanfaatan hardware yang lebih baik dan kompatibilitas, menghasilkan permainan yang lebih lancar di judul-judul demanding. Diterbitkan pada 19 Desember 2025, pembaruan ini menekankan upaya Valve untuk menjadikan Linux pesaing yang lebih kuat di gaming portabel.

Senin, 15 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

An industry insider suggests that Valve's long-awaited Half-Life 3 will serve as the flagship launch title for its next-generation Steam Machine, set for release in the first quarter of 2026. This rumor has sparked renewed speculation among gamers following the absence of any announcement at The Game Awards 2025. The strategy aims to boost hardware sales by tying the game to the new device.