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Steam's problem with sex games surfaces again
A modified version of Strangers in a Strange Land is back on sale, users must download a patch to see its sex scenes
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Valve data shows Oculus Rift gaining market share on Steam
Rift had a strong August, gaining the most ground in a single month since Valve's survey started
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Valve clarifies Steam key 'crackdown'
Firm reiterates that unreasonable key requests will be declined
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The International 2017 reached 5m peak concurrent viewers
The Dota 2 tournament's peak audience has more than doubled in three years
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New Steam games on the rise following launch of Direct
Ico Partners' data indicates 730 games released in the last four weeks, with 213 games last week alone
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The International 2017 starts with $24 million prize pool
Dota 2 tournament prize money is 16% up over last year, fourth consecutive year of setting a new record for esports
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Steam has attracted 27m new paying users in 18 months
Monthly active players now up to 67m, with daily average of 14m concurrent users
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Valve dismisses Steam Direct concern
Alden Krol says "a bunch of low effort, low quality games" aren't hurting better titles, details changes for discoverability, curators
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DOTA 2 breaks eSports prize pool record again
Over $20.75 million at stake as Valve's seventh The International tournament surpasses last year's total with almost a month left to raise more funds
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Valve bans over 40,000 Steam accounts as summer sale entices cheaters
Largest mass banning of accounts in the digital platform's history
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Valve to axe Dota 2 Majors in favour of third-party tournaments
The road to The International 2018 will be handled by third-party tournaments, selected by Valve
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Rust has almost $4.4 million in Steam refunds
Garry Newman says about 330,000 users have changed their minds after purchasing survival game through Valve's store
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Valve's SteamVR "Knuckles" controller tracks all five fingers
Dev kits are now shipping for a new VR controller that emphasises hand presence
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Steam Direct goes live next week
Greenlight submissions and voting now closed as Valve plans to launch new software submission scheme June 13
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Jury to decide whether Valve owns DOTA
Two games studios challenge the company's ownership to DOTA
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Steam Gifting changes hit code resellers
But it has not gone down especially well with the Steam community
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Steam currently handling 50,000 refund requests per day
Stats from marketplace's support page dealing with more calls for money back than all other queries combined
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Steam calls on YouTubers to help fix its discoverability issues
PC retailer is considering a Steam Explorers initiative
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Valve is adding SMI eye-tracking tech to OpenVR platform
Upgraded HTC Vive will be shown at GDC this week, Valve also working with LG on a brand new headset
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Valve makes VR audio tools available for free
"Steam Audio is the product of many years of academic and industry research and development"
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Valve drops mandatory training for Steam VR Tracking
Initial in-person $3,000 course no longer required, free remote training in English and Chinese now available
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Erik Wolpaw leaves Valve
Writer who worked on Portal series, Half-Life 2 Episodes has confirmed departure from company
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"Any pressure on visas getting into the US is worrisome" - Valve
Erik Johnson and Gabe Newell explain how Trump's immigration policies could prompt The International to be moved out of the country
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Valve is making three "full" VR games - and not a moment too soon
VR's strength may be flexibility, but Valve's reputation and skill can boost the games market like no other developer
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Steam's Discovery 2.0 has seen 46% more games showcased on the homepage
Company says per player purchases have nearly doubled