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Dynamic illustration of six new Deadlock heroes battling in the Street Brawl mode from the 'Old Gods New Blood' update.

Valve's Deadlock receives major update with six new heroes

23 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Valve has released the first major update of 2026 for its invite-only MOBA Deadlock, titled Old Gods New Blood. The patch introduces six new heroes, a fast-paced 4v4 game mode called Street Brawl, and significant visual and gameplay overhauls. It also includes quality-of-life improvements and new items, boosting player engagement.

Valve's Deadlock gains momentum with new heroes and mode

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.

UK tribunal allows £656m Steam lawsuit to proceed

27 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

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New games excel on Steam in 2025, challenging live service dominance

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.

Valve revê pesquisa Steam para mostrar Linux em 3,58 %

06 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

A Valve atualizou a Pesquisa de Hardware e Software do Steam para dezembro de 2025, elevando a participação de mercado do Linux dos 3,19 % iniciais para um recorde de 3,58 %. Este ajuste destaca a adoção crescente do Linux para jogos, impulsionada em parte pelo Steam Deck. O Windows continua dominante com 94,23 %, e o macOS com 2,18 %.

Atualização do SteamOS da Valve melhora desempenho em handhelds de jogos Linux

A Valve lançou uma nova atualização do SteamOS que aprimora o desempenho e as taxas de quadros para o Steam Deck e outros dispositivos de jogos baseados em Linux. As mudanças focam em melhor utilização de hardware e compatibilidade, levando a jogabilidade mais suave em títulos exigentes. Publicada em 19 de dezembro de 2025, a atualização destaca os esforços da Valve para tornar o Linux um concorrente mais forte no gaming portátil.

Insider claims Half-Life 3 as Steam Machine launch title

15 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

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.

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