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Steam will soon require devs to use in-game screenshots, bullshots will not be probably affected by this new policy

Valve has announced that developers will soon be required to use in-game screenshots for their Steam store pages. Now I know that some of you are jumping around like crazy overjoyed rabbits, however it appears that bullshots won’t be affected by this new policy. Continue reading Steam will soon require devs to use in-game screenshots, bullshots will not be probably affected by this new policy

Team Fortress 2 – Matchmaking & Competitive mode are now available

Fun fact: Valve promised that Team Fortress 2 would be receiving matchmaking functionalities a year ago. Well, it appears that it took the company a while but finally; Team Fortress 2 now features proper matchmaking mechanics. Valve released a new update for Team Fortress 2 that not only adds matchmaking, but also a Competitive mode. Continue reading Team Fortress 2 – Matchmaking & Competitive mode are now available

Half Life 3 References Found In SteamVR Performance Tool Files

Before starting, let me get this out of the way: this does not mean that Half-Life 3 is under development. These references are not a confirmation of Half Life 3 being under development. Half Life 3 is not officially unveiled or leaked. Okay? We are good to go? Nevertheless, these findings are interesting to say the least, which is why we decided to share them. Continue reading Half Life 3 References Found In SteamVR Performance Tool Files

Fan Half-Life: Opposing Force Sequel Gets Approved By Valve, To Be Sold Via Steam Next Month

Now here is a nice surprise. While Valve does not currently have any plans (at least officially) for a new Half-Life title, it did give its approval for the release of a fan sequel to Half-Life: Opposing Force. Which sounds awesome considering this will be the next Half-Life game we’ll be getting, even if it’s made by a single person (Richard Seabrook). Continue reading Fan Half-Life: Opposing Force Sequel Gets Approved By Valve, To Be Sold Via Steam Next Month

Valve’s Marc Laidlaw Regarding Half Life 3’s Appearance In Steam Database: “It Ain’t Us”

As we’ve already said, the appearance of Half Life 3 in Steam’s database confused us. After all, its title did not include the dash (something that was present in all previous Half Life games). And according to Valve’s Marc Laidlaw, that entry had nothing to do with Valve. Continue reading Valve’s Marc Laidlaw Regarding Half Life 3’s Appearance In Steam Database: “It Ain’t Us”

Rumour: Half Life 3 Page Spotted In Steam Database, Beta Testing Section Mentioned

Half Life 3 may be a real thing, if Steam’s database is anything to go by. Steam’s database is a reliable source of leaks as in the past it leaked one hell of unannounced games that were coming to the PC. And almost a month ago, Valve created a Half Life 3 page. Continue reading Rumour: Half Life 3 Page Spotted In Steam Database, Beta Testing Section Mentioned

Half Life 2: Episode Four – First Screenshots Revealed From This Cancelled Title

ValveTime has unearthed some screenshots from the fourth Episode of Half Life 2 that has been cancelled (yes yes, it was actually a fourth episode under development). This episode was in development by Arkane Studios in collaboration with Valve, and  these new screenshots come to us via the personal portfolio of Robert Wilinski, a Senior Environment Artist at Arkane Studios between 2007 and 2008. Enjoy! Continue reading Half Life 2: Episode Four – First Screenshots Revealed From This Cancelled Title