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Steam Trading Cards is Valve’s reward system for playing games

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Similar to Microsoft's reward and achievement system for the Xbox, Valve has come out with their own reward system for PC gamers on Steam, and they're calling it Trading Cards. It's launching in beta and it lets you earn rewards for playing Steam games. The Trading Cards will add to your "Steam Level," as well as the ability to earn rewards by collecting achievements. Read The Full Story

Gaming subscription trend expands as Valve joins the party

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Valve's Steam digital distribution gaming platform has added support for gaming subscription plans, allowing gamers the ability to manage their subscription-based games through the gaming service. The new feature offers a simple way to sign up for games and manage payments. The first and only game so far to use the new feature is Darkfall Unholy Wars. Read The Full Story

Alienware X51 Ubuntu Linux compact gaming PC unveiled

, Apr 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're familiar with the Alienware X51, you know you've only had it available with Windows software out of the box until now - now you'll find Ubuntu leading up the show. This machine brings on a rather small form factor you can use to replace your gaming console - if you dare - a possibility made even more real now that Valve's Steam gaming interface works with Linux natively. You know good and well you've wanted to try it since that bit was announced. Read The Full Story

Steam to come pre-loaded on Razer Edge

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Though it's not entirely difficult to go ahead and download the software for yourself from your friendly internet browser window, gaming environment Steam will be coming to the Razer Edge gaming tablet built-in, right out of the box. This is a significant move by both the folks at Razer and the members of Valve that've agreed to push their Steam app to the hardware right out of the box as it's the first time said software will have done such a thing. Read The Full Story

Humble Mobile Bundle and second Humble Weekly Sale now live

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Humble Bundle has announced two new sales for its collection this week. For the first time ever, the Humble Mobile Bundle will be released, showing off 6 great games that you can play on your Android device. Alongside the Humble Mobile Bundle comes the second Humble Weekly Sale. The new sale features 4 great games from game developer THQ that players can access through Steam. Read The Full Story

Steam offers “Early Access” to developing games

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Valve has just announced a new program in Steam called "Early Access". This allows gamers to purchase and play games that are still in development. It's like a beta mode where you test drive the game in its current state, and report bugs and give feedback to the game's developers. Valve believes this program will help developers form bonds with gamers as well as help them make better games. Read The Full Story

Valve reportedly no longer involved with Xi3 Piston computer

, Mar 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

One of the big stories from CES 2013 back in January was the low-key partnership between game developer Valve and modular computer maker Xi3. The two companies collaborated to make the Piston modular computer, also known as the "Steam Box." However, it looks like Valve backed out and is no longer associated with Xi3 or the Piston. Read The Full Story

Pre-order the Xi3 PISTON “Steam Box” now and get $100 off

, Mar 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Xi3 has just started taking pre-orders for its PISTON Console. The console is deeply integrated with Valve's Steam and its Big Picture mode that allows gamers to play their favorite Steam games on the big screen using a gaming controller. Xi3's PISTON Console is the first unoffical "Steam Box" to be announced, with Valve planning on working with more manufacturers to release their own version of the Steam Box in time for the holidays. While the PISTON Console isn't the official Steam Box that Valve is planning on releasing in the future, Valve is still helping Xi3 finance the device. Read The Full Story

Age Empires II HD coming to Steam on April 9

, Mar 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Prepare for nostalgic fun, as the Age of Empires series is making a comeback this spring. Age of Empires II HD will be coming exclusively to Steam on April 9 for $19.99. The game will be based off of Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, the Ensemble-developed and Microsoft-published real-time strategy game that released back in 1999. Read The Full Story

Angry Birds Space now available on Steam

, Mar 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Angry Birds Space has been out for awhile now, and while it's been replaced by the more-recent Angry Birds Star Wars, Angry Birds Space still holds a special place in gamers' hearts, especially since it was the first game in the franchise to incorporate more physics than just flinging birds from a sling shot. Now the game is available on Steam and it's on sale for a limited time. Read The Full Story

Valve Steam Box prototypes pegged for Spring 2013

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

It would appear that the Steam-powered gaming console will be available rather soon for developers and hardware partners alike. News has come down from Valve's Game Newell himself as he spoke with the BBC about the future of the company immediately before the start of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Games Awards. There he was also being awarded a lovely Academy Fellowship as well. Read The Full Story

Steam for Linux available now

, Feb 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today Valve has announced that the Steam client for Linux is now available. The app is now available for download through the Ubuntu Software Center, and of course, as with all major announcements on Steam, the gaming service is holding a week-long sale on 50 Linux games for up to 75% off of their normal price. Read The Full Story
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