Valve has unveiled a new beta feature for Steam, allowing players to record gameplay directly within the Steam app. This feature, dubbed ‘Game Recording Beta,’ offers various functionalities, including capturing footage, editing clips, and sharing them easily with friends. Steam aims to make this feature performant and accessible across platforms, including Steam Deck.
Valve is offering a huge discount on its first-generation Steam Deck models, with the 64GB model now available for under $300. This is the lowest price ever for the handheld gaming device, making it an excellent opportunity to get into portable gaming. The offer applies to both the 64GB and 512GB models, but it’s important to note that these are the older LCD versions with less battery life and a lower refresh rate compared to the newer OLED models.
Valve Software, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam and the recently released Steam Deck handheld, is reportedly working on a new game titled ‘Deadlock.’ According to leaks and insider information, ‘Deadlock’ is a third-person, hero-based shooter that features teams of six battling each other on a map with four lanes. The game is said to have a unique art style inspired by Valve’s ‘DOTA’ series, with steampunk elements incorporated for an intriguing blend of fantasy and technology. Players can expect to use various abilities, items, and tower defense mechanics as they navigate the fast-paced and action-packed environment.
Garry’s Mod, a popular 2006 game that emerged from the modding scene around Valve’s Source software, has recently been issued takedown notices by Nintendo. As a result, Facepunch Studios, the developers of Garry’s Mod, are in the process of removing about 20 years’ worth of Nintendo-related content from the game.
Valve has revised its Steam refund policy to eliminate a loophole that allowed players to accumulate significant playtime through Advanced Access and subsequently receive full refunds upon the game’s official launch. The updated policy introduces a two-hour playtime limit for Advanced Access games, which are titles that can be played ahead of their official release, typically through the purchase of a special edition.
Valve has updated its Steam refund policy to close a loophole that allowed players to accrue several hours of playtime through advanced access and then receive a full refund at launch. Now, Advanced Access games are subject to a two-hour time limit for refunds, even before the official launch date. The policy update was prompted by the increasing popularity of Advanced Access games, where players can play games ahead of their official launch, typically by purchasing a special edition.
Valve has revised its Steam refund policy to address a loophole that allowed players to receive full refunds for Advanced Access games after playing them for extended periods. The updated policy establishes a two-hour playtime limit for Advanced Access games before a refund is no longer possible.
Valve has revised its refund policy for early and advanced access games, limiting playtime to two hours before a refund is no longer available. This move aims to prevent players from exploiting the previous loophole that allowed for extended playtime before requesting a refund.
Valve is offering significant discounts on refurbished Steam Deck consoles, with savings of up to $90. These handhelds have undergone comprehensive testing and meet or exceed the performance standards of new units. While they may have minor cosmetic blemishes, they come with a one-year warranty. The base model can now be purchased for $279, the 256GB model for $319, and the 512GB model for $359.
