Prolific former Valve writer, Chet Faliszek, has hit out at Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney, asking why anyone at Epic “should work hard” when staff have no agency and “the …
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Half-Life 2 writer Erik Wolpaw says some people at Valve are looking at AI tools, but he’s not “worried about AI taking over creative writing” anytime soon
by Awaisby AwaisSo far, the headline story in 2026 has been AI. Whether it’s the furore around the whole DLSS 5 saga or Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss shipping the game with …
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Valve has thrown a curveball at Counter Strike 2 with a massive reloading change, forcing players to shake off old habits
by Awaisby AwaisValve has updated Counter Strike 2’s reloading mechanics. While that doesn’t sound particularly exciting on its face, this change may have a massive impact on the way in which players …
Link copied to clipboard Published Mar 16, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT Prep your wallets for the latest seasonal Steam sale Image: Hello Games Valve announced the Steam Spring Sale start date …
Valve has stayed silent since New York Attorney General Letitia James brought a lawsuit against the company at the end of February, claiming its loot box mechanics allow “children and …
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Valve Finally Lays Out the Steam Machine’s Verified Program Requirements at GDC 2026
by Awaisby AwaisWhile we continue to wait for Valve to launch the Steam Machine amidst painful hardware shortages at the hands of AI hyperscalers, the company has released some details on its …
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Valve argues loot boxes “widely used, not just in video games but in the tangible world” as it expresses ‘disappointment’ over New York state lawsuit
by Awaisby AwaisFollowing recent news the state of New York is suing Valve over its implementation of loot boxes – which New York attorney general Letitia James has described as “illegal …
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Valve Facing UK Lawsuit Over Music Rights in Games Valve Doesn’t Make or Own
by Awaisby AwaisUK-based collective rights management organisation PRS for Music has “commenced legal proceedings” against Valve over the use of music in PC games sold and distributed via Steam, reports GamesIndustry.biz. PRS …
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“That would be a really big problem” – a specialist lawyer weighs in on New York suing Valve over Counter Strike 2 and Dota 2 loot boxes
by Awaisby AwaisA week ago, New York’s attorney general Letitia James announced the state of New York intended to sue Valve over its implementation of loot boxes in Counter Strike 2 and …