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Intel reverses the trend in Steam's processor usage survey
Published in PC Hardware


Gamers suddenly interested in Chipzilla again

Intel has witnessed a surprising reversal of fortune in Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey for March in terms of processor usage.

Steam growing on the back of coronavirus
Published in News
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 11:07

Steam growing on the back of coronavirus


More than 20 million users

One of the knock-on effects of people working from home and practicing social isolation as coronavirus spreads is that more people than ever are using Valve's digital gaming platform.

Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to Steam on December 5th
Published in Gaming


Good thing that all the bugs are fixed

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to Steam on December 5th, as was earlier planned.

EA officially confirms it is coming back to Valve's Steam
Published in Gaming


Starting with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

After a brief tease earlier, Electronic Arts has now confirmed it will be coming back to Valve's Steam, starting off on November 15th with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. Surprisingly, the publisher has also confirmed that EA Access/Origin Access will be coming to Steam next spring.

EA hints at possible Steam comeback
Published in Gaming
Monday, 28 October 2019 14:38

EA hints at possible Steam comeback


But you still might need an Origin account

Electronic Arts has released a rather interesting "steaming" teaser on its Twitter account, which suggests that the earlier rumors of EA coming back to Valve's Steam might just be true.

AMD says ignore Steam Hardware Survey
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 26 July 2019 13:45

AMD says ignore Steam Hardware Survey


Miscounts processor data

AMD says that Steam's Steam Hardware Survey is miscounting processor data which has a bug which favours Chipzilla gear.

Monster Hunter World launch is a big surprise on PC
Published in Gaming


One of the biggest Steam launches this year

It appears that Monster Hunter World game is on a roll to breaking a lot of records, becoming a big deal for both Capcom and Steam.

Fallout 76 to be exclusive to Bethesda.net
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 07 August 2018 15:36

Fallout 76 to be exclusive to Bethesda.net


Not coming to Steam

As many have feared earlier, Bethesda has now officially confirmed that Fallout 76 will be exclusive to Bethesda.net and will not be coming to Steam.

Don't give me steam
Published in Gaming
Friday, 25 May 2018 11:23

Don't give me steam


Apple blocks Steam Apps

Apple has blocked the plans of the biggest distributor of PC-based video games to extend its reach into iPhones because, while it would give users access to a lot of games, Steam did not want to gut its bottom line and give Apple all its profits.

Valve brings game streaming to mobile with Steam Link
Published in Gaming


To be available on iOS and Android

Valve is seriously expanding into the mobile market by announcing two new apps, the Steam Link and Steam Video, that will bring both game streaming to iOS and Android devices as well as let you check out the Steam library of movies and videos on your mobile device.