Gabe Newell, founder of Valve, decided to share his thoughts on his company’s new modding policy. In a Reddit AMA, Gabe Newell answered a number of questions about paid mods. As Newell claimed, Valve’s goal is to make modding better for both creators and gamers. Continue reading Valve’s Founder Gabe Newell Talks About Its New Modding Policy: “Our goal is to make modding better”
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DayZ Creator & Garry’s Mod Creator Share Their Thoughts On Valve’s Modding Policy
As you may have guessed, Valve’s decision to start charging for mods has been today’s hot topic. And while we shared our opinion about this topic, it’s time to see what some well known modders had to say about it. Continue reading DayZ Creator & Garry’s Mod Creator Share Their Thoughts On Valve’s Modding Policy
Valve Charges For Mods – Modders Respond, First For-Profit Skyrim Mod Gets Removed In Just 24 Hours
All hell broke loose when Valve decided to change its policy for mods and let modders charge for their mods on Skyrim. Valve is currently experimenting with a new policy regarding mods that will let modders charge money for their works. In exchange, Valve will be taking 75% of the sales that are made from these new ‘Paid’ mods. And you can’t possibly imagine what’s been happening these past days on Steam. Continue reading Valve Charges For Mods – Modders Respond, First For-Profit Skyrim Mod Gets Removed In Just 24 Hours
In Anti-Spam Efforts, Steam Locks Features to Paying Customers Only
Valve is set to introduce a new set of restrictions on Steam accounts in an effort to reduce the occurrence of spam & phishing on their service. One of which includes making group chat exclusively for those of whom have spent at least $5 in the store. Continue reading In Anti-Spam Efforts, Steam Locks Features to Paying Customers Only
Transmissions: Element 120 – Half-Life 2 SP Mod That Was in Development for Two Years, Now Available
Modder ‘shokunin000’ has been working on a single-player mod for Half-Life 2 in the past two years. This modder recently released this mod, and you can find a download link below (as well as a trailer that will give you an idea of what to expect from it). Continue reading Transmissions: Element 120 – Half-Life 2 SP Mod That Was in Development for Two Years, Now Available
Half-Life 2: Update – Total Graphical Overhaul Mod – Now Available
Filip Victor has released a graphical overhaul mod for Half Life 2, called Half Life 2: Update. Half Life 2: Update is described as a completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. Continue reading Half-Life 2: Update – Total Graphical Overhaul Mod – Now Available
Linux and Gaming: Episode 3
Well everyone it is that time again, its time to talk about Linux and what it means to gamers. Continue reading Linux and Gaming: Episode 3
Steam Sets New Record for Concurrent Users – Over 9 Million Steam Users Online Simultaneously
And there is literally nothing stopping this train. Steam has set another record for concurrent users, as on March 13th there were 9 million users online simultaneously. Contrary to last year’s ‘9 million’ record, this one was not caused by a sudden traffic boost or anything like that. Steam keeps growing, showing why the PC platform is nowadays a platform that most publishers and developers want to support. Continue reading Steam Sets New Record for Concurrent Users – Over 9 Million Steam Users Online Simultaneously
Source 2 Engine – First Screenshots & Off-Camera Footage From Valve’s VR Portal Tech Demo
At GDC 2015, Valve showcased a VR Portal Tech Demo that was powered by Source 2 Engine. And today, Valve released to the public the slides from Alex Vlachos’ session, thus revealing the first direct feed images from that tech demo. Continue reading Source 2 Engine – First Screenshots & Off-Camera Footage From Valve’s VR Portal Tech Demo
Source 2 Engine Officially Announced, Available for Free to Content Developers
During this year’s GDC, Valve has officially unveiled Source 2 Engine. Although the company did not reveal any noteworthy new title (like, you know… Half Life 3 or Left4Dead 3), it stated – via a press release – that the engine will be available for free to all content developers. Continue reading Source 2 Engine Officially Announced, Available for Free to Content Developers