All Valve Software News
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Dota 2 beats own Steam record for most concurrent users
Player peak coincides with eSports tournament. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 12:12 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 adds first community-made update
Robotic Boogaloo update for Valve's free-to-play shooter introduces 57 new items and is 100 percent fan-made. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 8:17 pm GMT
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Dota 2's The International 3 reaches $2M prize pool
Valve adds new stretch goals to its interactive compendium as community helps fund largest eSports prize pool in history. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 2:26 pm GMT
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Valve confirms Steam Trading Cards
New service to offer gamers rewards like DLC, coupons, and emoticons for playing titles through Steam. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 8:49 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 adds official Oculus Rift support
Valve updates iconic first-person shooter to work with VR headset; new fan mods show Oculus support for Minecraft and Skyrim. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2013 4:07 pm GMT
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Valve biofeedback studies include tracking player sweat levels
Experimental psychologist at Half-Life studio says company has conducted experiments where sweat level is measured and used to affect in-game experience. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 4:31 pm GMT
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Dota 2's The International 2013 returns to Seattle
Valve's five-day eSports tournament brings together 15 Dota 2 teams Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2013 12:20 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets Operation Payback event
Community map-making event asks players for $5.99 and is running until July 31. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2013 12:11 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 is Oculus Rift's first game
Valve confirms class-based free-to-play shooter first game to officially support virtual reality technology. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 8:10 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 X Resident Evil 6 crossover revealed
Free promotion will make Left 4 Dead 2 characters playable in Resident Evil 6 and vice versa only on PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 8:57 pm GMT
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Valve's Steam Box prototypes going out in the next four months
Gabe Newell says Valve is still trying to finalise specs of the upcoming machine, but there's still no news on anything to do with Half-Life 3. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 11:09 am GMT
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Gabe Newell to receive BAFTA Fellowship award
Valve boss to receive UK award for his "outstanding and exceptional contribution to games." Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 12:02 pm GMT
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Helm's Deep map added to Left 4 Dead 2 servers
Valve adds user-created Lord of the Rings-themed mod to official servers for zombie shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2013 4:09 pm GMT
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Steam for Linux now available
Valve releases free client download for new operating system; more than 50 titles on sale for one week to mark occasion. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 7:29 pm GMT
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Valve responds to layoffs
Gabe Newell says Half-Life developer not canceling any projects or changing priorities after as many as 25 were let go. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 1:24 am GMT
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Layoffs at Valve - Report
[UPDATE] Half-Life house reportedly lays off as many as 25 developers as part of "large decisions" about company's future; director of business Jason Holtman also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2013 6:30 pm GMT
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German group sues Valve
Federation of German Consumer Organizations claims Steam users own the games they purchase and should be able to re-sell them. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2013 8:01 pm GMT
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Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: GO get major ESL tournament backing
Prize pot for new competition sits at $300,000--the most money a gaming league has put up for Dota 2 and CS:GO. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 3:00 pm GMT
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Half-Life now on Mac, Linux
Landmark 1998 first-person shooter ported to Mac OS X and Linux 15 years after its original release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2013 7:41 pm GMT
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Major Counter-Strike: GO update alters weapon recoil
After gathering feedback from professional players, Valve adjusts weapon balance and recoil for PC version; new Deathmatch mode added. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 5:16 pm GMT
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Valve investigating R18+ options for Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia
Publisher says it has been exploring the legal options surrounding the re-submission of Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia under the new R18+ adult classification. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 6:47 am GMT
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Valve talking virtual reality at GDC
Developer to discuss virtual reality port of Team Fortress 2 and why the technology could become more mainstream at event in March. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 7:27 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode 4 Return to Ravenholm screens surface
Images from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios' canceled Half-Life game emerge. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2013 3:12 pm GMT
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Phil Harrison warns Valve, Nvidia of hardware dangers
Microsoft corporate vice president and ex-Sony veteran welcomes new companies making hardware, but warns competitors it's a "really tough business." Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 4:21 pm GMT
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Gabe Newell discusses Valve's Steam Box intentions
Valve's own Steam Box will be based on Linux; company also looking into creating its own low-latency controller with biometric feedback. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 11:17 am GMT
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Valve Steam Box reported to run on Linux, due 2013 - Report
Valve engineer teases more hardware surprises for 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 3:17 pm GMT
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Portal designer: 'We need to change the makeup of our industry'
Kim Swift says games are reflections of their creators and believes teaching children to follow their dreams is the key to greater diversity. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2013 3:51 pm GMT
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Half-Life Gravity Gun on sale this spring
Neca producing 1:1 toy version of Gordon Freeman's go-to gun; will be on display at NY Toy Fair in February; preorders open soon. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2012 6:39 pm GMT
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GLaDOS voice appears in Pacific Rim trailer
First trailer for Guillermo del Toro's monster action movie features voicework of Ellen McLain as a roboto AI. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 12:41 pm GMT
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Valve launches Steam Market
New market for buying and selling items enters beta, only available for Team Fortress 2; 15 percent transaction fee, game-specific surcharge attached to all sales. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 7:53 pm GMT
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Valve wants Dota 2 on tablets
Gabe Newell says initial tests of upcoming free-to-play MOBA game on tablets "kind of a disappointment," but advancements in tech reason to be hopeful. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 4:10 pm GMT
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NPD: Windows 8 hasn't 'stimulated' PC gaming
Research group rep says Microsoft's new OS has not made market worse, but hasn't made it better; 4.25 percent of Steam users running Windows 8 64-bit. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 4:35 pm GMT
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Australia to receive local Dota 2 servers next year
Servers to be set up by January 2013. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2012 6:30 am GMT
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Steam Big Picture mode goes live
Valve's TV service for Windows and Mac now available for Steam's 50 million members; week-long sale includes Portal 2 for $5. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 6:58 pm GMT
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Garry's Mod getting Kinect support
Developer Garry Newman reveals physics-based game will add motion-control support on PC either this week or next. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 6:52 pm GMT
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Valve talks Half-Life movie
Writer Marc Laidlaw says Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, and Paul Verhoeven would make fitting directors for film based on shooter series. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 12:54 pm GMT
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Steam hits 6 million concurrent users
New all-time high for simultaneous player usage through Valve's service recorded over the weekend; up from 5 million in January. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 2:06 pm GMT
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Portal 2 PC adds splitscreen co-op
New update for Valve's puzzler brings splitscreen co-op play, Big Picture support, and various fixes. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2012 4:14 pm GMT
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Gabe Newell headed to AIAS Hall of Fame
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences inducting Valve cofounder as 17th member of Hall of Fame. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2012 4:10 pm GMT
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Valve working on new Source engine
Gabe Newell confirms Valve already at work on its next-generation engine; details company's hardware plans and canned projects; rules out Steam exclusives. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 3:13 am GMT
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Steam for Linux beta client released
Valve launches "limited access beta" for new Linux Steam client for select users with support for Team Fortress 2 and Big Picture mode. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2012 3:26 pm GMT
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Portal 2 adds PS Move support next week
Valve's puzzler on PS3 to support Sony's motion controller with new update November 6; "In Motion" DLC also out that day for $10. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 1:22 pm GMT
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Steam launches non-game software store
Its digital distribution storefront will now feature productivity and creativity software; launch titles include 3DMark Vantage and 3DMark 11. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2012 1:11 am GMT
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Left 4 Dead series sales hit 12 million
Valve writer confirms zombie shooter series sales across first and second installment; Left 4 Dead 3 possible for "sometime down the road." Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2012 1:48 pm GMT
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NCSoft and Nexon to buy Valve?
[UPDATE] Asian online game giants reportedly in talks to acquire Half-Life house; NCSoft representative squashes speculation, saying, "There are no grounds to this rumor"; Valve adds, "Total rumor." Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2012 4:33 pm GMT
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Valve hardware entering beta next year
R&D employee at Half-Life house says external test for mystery hardware aiming for sometime next year; wearable computing 2-5 years away. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2012 8:33 pm GMT
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Steam Big Picture enters beta today
Valve launching free TV service this afternoon for Windows machines with controller compatibility; includes Web browser, new "Daisywheel" typing interface; Steam crosses 50 million users. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 6:42 pm GMT
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EA sought to buy Valve for $1 billion - Report
Half-Life house supposedly courted for purchase by Battlefield publisher; Gabe Newell says company would rather "disintegrate" than sell out. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 2:27 pm GMT
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Valve recruiting for hardware industrial designer
Job listing on the company's website hints at intention to expand into hardware market. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2012 7:04 am GMT
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Black Mesa Half-Life mod launching September 14
First part of Source-powered community mod will be released next week; initial release will stop at Lambda Core level, offering 8-10 hours of gameplay. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2012 5:40 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 20-25: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Relive fond memories with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition hitting shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2012 8:43 am GMT
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Steam Big Picture Mode goes beta in September
Living-room-friendly interface news joined by Mann vs. Machine update to Team Fortress 2, cooperative levels in Portal 2 puzzle creator. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2012 9:21 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 'Mann vs. Machine' update rumored
Speculation for new robot-fighting mode with tower defense elements emerges from hidden assets. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2012 6:23 am GMT
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Steam adding non-gaming software
Valve bringing unspecified productivity and creativity software to distribution platform on Sept. 5; some will leverage Steamworks features. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2012 7:19 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 faster on Linux than Windows, says Valve
Valve runs Left 4 Dead 2 at 315 frames per second on Linux; claims to have "improved graphic driver performance" under the OS. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 12:22 pm GMT
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Valve blocking class-action suits
Half-Life house blocks users from class-action claims in new subscriber agreement, saying they are often of no benefit. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2012 5:05 pm GMT
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Lego Portal set headed to review
Fan campaign through Cuusoo label for Lego set based on Valve's puzzle series reaches requisite 10,000 supporters, now headed to Lego officials for consideration. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 7:23 pm GMT
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Valve responds to Steam sales criticism
Jason Holtman of Valve rejects the comments of EA's David DeMartini; insists Steam sales do not "cheapen intellectual properties." Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2012 6:30 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive headlines summer PSN promotion
Sony dates and prices The Expendables 2, Sound Shapes, Papo & Yo, CS:GO, offers vouchers to those who preorder multiple titles. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 7:14 pm GMT
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New Left 4 Dead 2 DLC hits July 24
Valve confirms long-in-development downloadable content Cold Stream headed to PC, Mac, and Xbox 360 later this month alongside Mutation update. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 4:52 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode 3 concept art surfaces
Four-year-old images from Valve's apparently abandoned episodic first-person shooter series surface, depict apparent return to Xen. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 9:58 pm GMT
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Valve releasing free movie-making tool
Source Filmmaker for PC used to make Team Fortress 2's "Meet the Team" videos to be released for public use, beta applications now available. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 8:55 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 adding new map, Meet the Pyro movie Wednesday
Pyromania update adds Doomsday arena and fuel-running game mode to Valve's shooter; final entry in "Meet the..." series focused on fire class hitting this week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
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Valve and Adult Swim unveil new project next week
Half-Life developer and Cartoon Network brand working together on mystery project; Team Fortress 2 tie-in suggested. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 8:29 pm GMT
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Valve hires economist to study virtual currency
Seattle software giant brings on Greek economics theory professor Yanis Varoufakis to assist company in managing its in-game economies. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2012 7:29 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead prequel in the works - Report
E3 2012: Payday: The Heist dev Overkill Software reportedly working on game that explains origin of zombie outbreak before Valve's original 2008 survival shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 5:10 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive landing August 21
E3 2012: Valve confirms downloadable Hidden Path-developed entry in shooter series will arrive fall after missing its planned early 2012 release window. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 6:02 pm GMT
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Dota 2 will be free to play
Valve confirms online battle game will be free; introduces Dota Store and Steam Workshop Integration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 6:25 am GMT
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Payday: The Heist - Left 4 Dead crossover in the works
Overkill Software confirms studio working with Valve on a mystery "in-depth collaboration" for robbery title and zombie shooter. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 3:48 pm GMT
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Dota 2: The International 2012 tourney teams confirmed
Australian and American squads giving their nations a first shot at Valve's championship for the online battle game; reigning champion Na'Vi to defend its title. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2012 10:21 pm GMT
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Second annual Dota 2 tournament headed to PAX
Valve announces that The International 2012 is headed to PAX Prime in Seattle this September. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2012 3:01 am GMT
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Portal 2 sells 4 million - Report
Sales of Valve's puzzle game sequel now roughly on par with original; Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC now available for PC. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2012 9:33 pm GMT
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Valve not announcing anything at E3
Valve confirms it will not make any new product announcements at this summer's Los Angeles trade show. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2012 7:05 pm GMT
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Free Portal 2 level editor arrives May 8
Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC hits PC and Mac machines in under two weeks; no word on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 releases. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 7:34 pm GMT
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Half-Life 3 wait explained
Valve cofounder Gabe Newell suggests studio has gone through numerous "twists and turns" to bring unannounced game to market; remaining silent on project is optimal for gamers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2012 5:53 pm GMT
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Valve-Apple meeting didn't happen - Newell
Head of Steam shop says iPad maker's values more in line with Nintendo than Valve, teases DOTA 2 as free-to-play with "some twists." Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2012 4:57 pm GMT
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Apple CEO visits Valve HQ - Report
Tim Cook supposedly spends time at Half-Life, Portal studio in Bellevue, Washington, today; no comment from Valve or Apple on the matter. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 10:18 pm GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
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'Dangerous' for Steam to dominate digital PC market - Minecraft creator
Markus Persson praises Valve's digital distribution hub, but says only one major platform is "scary," and EA's Origin hub "does a couple things badly." Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2012 2:50 pm GMT
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Microsoft doubling XBLA gamerscore cap
XBLA games able to have 400 points and 30 achievements beginning next month; point total will be mandatory starting in June. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 9:23 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pushed to summer
Valve confirms downloadable Hidden Path-developed entry in shooter series will miss its early 2012 release window. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 8:53 pm GMT
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Valve not planning hardware anytime soon
Company not planning to ship "any sort of hardware" in near future; admits "boxes" being built to test Big Picture UI mode for Steam. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 11:16 pm GMT
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Skyrim takes top honors at GDC Awards
The Elder Scrolls V fends off multiple award winner Portal 2 to take home Game of the Year as Fez wins top prize in Independent Games Festival. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 5:03 am GMT
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Valve worth $3 billion - Report
Business magazine Forbes finds Half-Life house to be valued in the billions, leader Gabe Newell's net worth estimated to be at least $1.5 billion. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 11:41 pm GMT
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Valve nixes cross-platform Counter-Strike: GO play
Company says it won't "hamstring" PC/Mac players of Global Offensive by tying them to PS3 version's update schedule. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 6:49 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: GO beta applications open to survey-takers
Valve says "there are no wrong answers" to online survey, from which the company will draw participants for ongoing PC trial of new shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
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Blizzard challenging Valve's 'Dota' trademark
Developer claiming rights to the name of the popular fan-made online multiplayer game created using official mod tools for Warcraft III. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 5:44 pm GMT
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Skyrim wins IAA Game of the Year
The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 6:02 am GMT
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BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT
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Valve teases Team Fortress 2 'secret project'
Developer says something "brand new" coming to shooter in 2012; Meet the Pyro short also on the way for later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 2:02 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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Steam crosses 40 million users
Valve's online service hits new user milestone; year-over-year unit sales up over 100 percent for seventh consecutive year; Big Picture UI mode on the way. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2012 5:26 pm GMT
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Skyrim, Bastion, Arkham City lead GDCA nominations
Bethesda's and Supergiant's action RPGs join with Rocksteady's latest Batman adventure to snag five nods each at Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 10:47 pm GMT
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Steam logs 5 million concurrent users
Official statistics page for online gaming juggernaut shows new all-time high for simultaneous player usage tallied on January 2; up from 4 million in September. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2012 3:54 pm GMT
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Portal 2 merchandise multiplies at ThinkGeek
Online retailer introduces a test chamber's worth of new swag including Wheatley-styled flashlight, talking Cave Johnson portrait, and potato-powered GLaDOS. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2011 10:25 pm GMT
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Steam forum hackers gain access to information
Valve confirms this week's security breach potentially exposed encrypted credit card numbers, passwords, addresses, more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 11:20 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: GO beta delayed
Valve confirms closed testing for Half-Life-based multiplayer FPS reboot has been pushed to new, undetermined date. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 7:26 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 player base 5x larger post free-to-play switch
Gabe Newell details team-based shooter's uptick in traffic following monetization model changeup; Steam sales successful due to player base promotion. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 11:21 pm GMT
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Portal 2 getting in-game editor
Valve to let players create and share their own test chambers in single-player and multiplayer modes for first-person puzzler; release set for early next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 8:54 pm GMT
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Portal 2 takes Game of the Year at Golden Joysticks
Valve's puzzler takes Ultimate Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards, Sonic awarded Outstanding Contribution. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 4:00 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 community earns $2 million through in-game market
Valve celebrates fourth year of Team Fortress 2 with improved features and an item submission system; reveals community item creators have made over $2 million. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2011 3:59 am GMT
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Writing Valve's silent protagonists
GDC Online 2011: Erik Wolpaw, Marc Laidlaw, and Ted Kosmatka explain the rules behind writing for Half-Life's Gordon Freeman and Portal's Chell, set the record straight on Portal 2's rumored rape scene. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2011 12:48 am GMT
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Monkey Island to Portal: Whose story is it, anyway?
GDC Online 2011: Telltale Games design director Dave Grossman lays out different ways for developers to share the storytelling duties with their players, and how to make them still feel in control. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2011 6:40 pm GMT
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Free Portal 2 DLC out October 4
Complimentary Portal 2: Peer Review add-on arriving Tuesday for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PS3; new co-op test track, Challenge mode included. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2011 9:38 pm GMT
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Dota 2 release pushed up
Valve scraps "dumb" plan to leave game in beta for a year, now intends to release it as soon as possible. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2011 4:42 pm GMT
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Portal free until September 20
Valve giving away original puzzler through Tuesday, hopes educators will use it to help teach physics, critical thinking to students. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2011 8:41 pm GMT
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Portal live-action short film hits YouTube
Los Angeles filmmaker and Totally Rad Show cohost Dan Trachtenberg has written and directed a short film inspired by Portal. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2011 3:04 am GMT
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Portal developer's next game debuting at PAX
Square Enix and Airtight Games showing off Kim Swift's next project during Saturday panel at Seattle-based gaming convention. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2011 9:42 pm GMT
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Blizzard hits reset button on DOTA mod
Studio says it has "completely rebooted" the game from what was shown at last year's BlizzCon; accessbility a core concern. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 10:39 pm GMT
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Ukrainian team wins $1 million DOTA 2 tournament
Na'Vi walks away with upcoming title's first championship at Gamescom competition; Chinese team takes second, with Singapore crew in third. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 8:51 am GMT
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DOTA 2 full launch delayed to 2012, beta soon
Valve confirms tactical action game will likely be out early next year; invitation-only test phase coming shortly, open trial also planned. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2011 8:45 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive firing up early 2012
Valve working with Hidden Path Entertainment on new entry in shooter franchise for PC, Mac, XBLA, and PSN due out next year; series life-to-date sales at 25 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2011 6:28 pm GMT
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Steam introduces trading
Program to let players swap virtual items and gifted games enters beta; Team Fortress 2 the first compatible game, with Portal 2 expected to be added soon. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2011 4:53 pm GMT
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Valve showing DOTA 2 at Gamescom
Publisher debuting new strategy game at German trade show this month; $1 million "The International" tournament to be held. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 11:52 pm GMT
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Portal 2 leads EA to $999 million quarter
Valve's puzzler ships 2 million to retailers as Crysis 2, FIFA 11 show staying power; digital revenue makes up more than 20 percent of publisher's income. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
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Valve teams with Dark Horse for comic - Report
Gamemaker working with publishing giant for Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and other Steam-Powered Stories due out November 16. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2011 7:59 pm GMT
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Team Fortress 2 going free-to-play
[UPDATE] PC, Mac editions of Orange Box pack-in will soon be solely monetized by Mann-conomy microtransactions. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2011 1:57 am GMT
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Portal 2 sells 3 million - Report
Valve president and cofounder Gabe Newell tells Games for Change Festival audience that the recently released platformer has already gone triple platinum. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 7:43 pm GMT
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Valve prepping free-to-play project - Report
Half-Life creator said to confirm that it is developing a microtransaction-based title following Steam's adoption of business model. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2011 1:38 am GMT
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E3 2011: Valve playing with NECA
National Entertainment Collectibles Association announces agreement with Portal, Half-Life maker for toys, action figures, board games, accessories, and apparel from studio's stable of IP. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 6:17 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 16-22: Akiba's Trip
Square Enix RPG gets bronze medal thanks to strip-happy action title and 3D-enhanced fighting game. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2011 10:34 am GMT
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Left 4 Dead creators ink THQ deal
Publisher continues core-gaming push by signing Turtle Rock Studios' next project, due in 2013; title to have multiplayer emphasis. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2011 4:57 pm GMT
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Catholic Bishops support Aussie R18+ guidelines
Australian Catholic Bishops "welcome" proposed guidelines for adult rating for video games; Australian Christian Lobby describes changes as "frightening." Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2011 5:16 am GMT
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Aussie R18+ draft guidelines released
Proposed new adult rating for games allows high violence except where it "offends" community standards; MA15+ tightened to restrict incentive-based nudity, sexual activity. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2011 5:57 am GMT
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Mortal Kombat tops booming April sales - NPD
Resurrection of fatality-focused fighter sells nearly 900,000 copies, beats out Portal 2 in big month at retail as total game sales up 20% year-over-year. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2011 12:24 am GMT
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Portal 2 authoring tools hit open beta
Valve now letting gamers create their own single-player and cooperative test chambers for PC version of first-person puzzler. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 7:13 pm GMT
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Game sales to break skid in April - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter predicts 15% software climb for last month, led by Portal 2's 2.4 million domestic sales, 500K for Mortal Kombat. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 7:49 pm GMT
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Portal 2 DLC will be free
Valve to add complimentary new test chambers, challenge modes for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and Mac this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2011 8:53 pm GMT
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Portal sells nearly 4 million
Not including Steam sales, highly acclaimed Orange Box pack-in has almost hit quadruple-platinum milestone. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2011 9:47 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out April 17-23: Mortal Kombat
It's all-out kombat, team-based squad shooting in the Strait of Malacca, and Aperture-branded science. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2011 7:17 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 18-21: Portal 2
Rekindle the relationship with your Companion Cube this week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2011 4:40 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 17-23: Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, SOCOM 4
Plentiful new release slate led by puzzle, fighting, and shooting games; Conduit 2, Xbox Live Arcade Triple Pack, Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection also out. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2011 7:06 pm GMT
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Steam for PS3 Portal 2 detailed
Puzzle-platformer will offer cross-platform gameplay, matchmaking, friends list, achievements, cloud saves, and chat via Valve's online service on Sony's console. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2011 8:02 pm GMT
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Steam coming to TVs
GDC 2011: Valve announces "big picture mode," which will offer controller support and ability to play games "on any TV or computer display in the house." Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2011 6:56 pm GMT
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No PS3 Portal 2 Move support after all
[UPDATE] Valve now denies its mind-bending sequel will feature "full" integration with Sony's motion-sensing system; 3D ruled out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2011 4:32 pm GMT
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Valve more profitable per employee than Google, Apple
Near-billionaire Gabe Newell discusses his privately held developer's finances with Forbes; Steam controls 50 to 70 percent of PC online market. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2011 10:17 pm GMT
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PS3 Portal 2 buyers get PC version free
PS3 version to support cross-platform multiplayer against PC and Mac; will also feature online chat and cloud-based save game storage. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2011 12:44 pm GMT
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EA opening Portal 2
Publisher's EA Partners program will handle retail distribution for Valve's forthcoming Mac, PS3, 360, PC puzzler. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2010 6:31 pm GMT
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Portal 2 delayed until April
Valve pushes multiplayer sequel to first-person puzzler back two months; North American and Australian launch set for April 20, European debut April 22. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2010 11:43 pm GMT
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Forbes lists Gabe Newell as a 'name you need to know' in 2011
Financial magazine's crowd-sourced list of candidates to make massive impacts in next year features Valve CEO in recognition of Steam's hold on PC digital distribution. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2010 4:11 pm GMT
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30 million Steam-ed
Valve's digital distribution service hits new milestone on the back of 178 percent user growth; unit sales spike 200 percent in last 12 months. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2010 6:56 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 infects Macs tomorrow
Valve announces its hit zombie shooter will be available for Apple OS tomorrow; owners of PC version get Mac edition gratis. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2010 7:22 pm GMT
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Valve promising three 'surprises' within next 12 months
Portal 2 studio boss Gabe Newell says "people will be shocked again" by trio of announcements due over the coming year. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2010 6:48 pm GMT
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Portal 2 opening February 9
Sequel to Valve's mind-bending PS3, PC, and Xbox 360 action-platformer will arrive before Valentine's Day next year; The Office's Stephen Merchant to voice British robot. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2010 7:13 pm GMT
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Rage, 3DS top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Postapocalyptic combat racer takes home three awards, but Nintendo's new handheld walks off with Best of Show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:05 am GMT
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Dead Rising 2 passes Aussie censors
Zombie sequel makes it through Classification Board unscathed; set for local release on September 30. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2010 2:56 am GMT
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Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 noms en-Rage-d
Id's postapocalyptic actioner leads multipublication panel's award nominees; Epic Mickey, Dance Central, and Portal 2 all net four nods each; winners to be revealed next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 11:29 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Source fires up on Mac
Valve's popular shooter launches on Mac with cross-platform play, achievements, engine updates, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2010 10:39 pm GMT
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Portal 2, Steamworks PS3-bound in 2011
E3 2010: Valve Software with Sony; Gabe Newell promises PS3 version will be "best console version" thanks to integration with developer's content-delivery system. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 12:28 am GMT
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PlayStation Move hits NA Sept. 19, Twisted Metal PS3-bound
E3 2010: Sony's press briefing reveals $100 motion controller starter pack; controller $50 solo, navigation controller $30; $400 PS3 bundle also planned; Portal 2 on PS3 in 2011; Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, MOH, more get exclusive PS3 content; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 7:56 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 Slim shipping now, Kinect due Nov. 4
E3 2010: [UPDATE] Microsoft trimmed console boasts 250GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, more for $299; motion-sensing add-on launching with 15 games, including Harmonix's Dance Central, possible $150 price; Crytek, ESPN partnerships; new Forza in 2011; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 6:01 pm GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC landing June 15
Fifth batch of downloadable content for BioWare's latest arrives next week on Xbox Live along with Mercenaries 2 and Lego Batman on Games on Demand, and hefty marketplace discounts. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2010 11:34 pm GMT
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Portal 2 closed until 2011
Valve delays black-humored first-person puzzler to next year on Xbox 360, PC, citing "public safety concerns"; E3 surprise planned. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2010 6:10 pm GMT
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Mac Steam opens up with free Portal
Download service's debut on Apple systems marked by giveaway of mind-bending puzzle platformer for Mac OS X 10.6.3, initial lineup of 63 titles; rest of Valve's catalog to be released later in the year. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2010 10:21 pm GMT
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Valve opening Mac spigot May 12
Half-Life developer to support Apple's OS with Steam, back catalog next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2010 1:20 am GMT
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Batman: Arkham Asylum scores Best Game, Gameplay BAFTAs
Rocksteady's acclaimed Dark Knight action adventure collects top honors at British awards; Uncharted 2 also wins big with four gongs. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2010 12:33 am GMT
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Five ways games can make you cry
GDC 2010: Ubisoft Montreal's Richard Rouse III explains how reminiscence, amplification through abstraction, transformation, loss, and nostalgia can make games emotionally poignant. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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GDC 2010: Complete coverage with GDC Awards, Sony conference video
[UPDATE 4] Uncharted 2 tops Game Developers Choice Awards with five trophies; PlayStation Move debuts; write-ups of Meier, Pardo, Molyneux, Muzyka, Sakamoto, Yamaoka, Toriyama, and Schafer talks also on tap; full rundown of event and new Deus Ex trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2010 7:32 pm GMT
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Valve opens up to Macs
Half-Life studio announces full support of Apple's OS for Steam, catalog hits this April; Portal 2 compatibility confirmed; all future games getting simultaneous PC, Mac, 360 release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:32 pm GMT
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Portal 2 opening in Q4, co-op confirmed
[UPDATE 3] Following weeks of cryptic teasers and a new Portal ending, Valve officially reveals new "full-fledged" sequel coming to PC and 360; GameStop listing confirms "multiplayer co-op mode," Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2010 7:18 pm GMT
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Pitchford opens up on Gearbox, Borderlands a '3-million-unit game'
DICE 2010: Studio president talks success of "looter shooter," outlines the philosophy and profit-sharing that helped his company sell 25 million games worth $500 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2010 12:52 am GMT
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EA holiday sales slip 25%, Dragon Age ships 3.2 million
Publisher trims losses to $82 million for October-December quarter, but revenue also sinks to $1.24 billion; Left 4 Dead 2 sells 2.9 million, FIFA 10 9.7 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2010 11:20 pm GMT
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Newell named GDC Pioneer, Cerny joining DICE Hall of Fame
Valve cofounder to be honored for creating Steam at March developer conference, as Marble Madness creator is honored by Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: December 2009
Zelda: Spirit Tracks barely misses the top 10 as Scribblenauts, New Super Mario Bros. DS, and Mario Kart DS return to top 20; The Sims 3 dominates PC best-sellers. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2010 8:44 pm GMT
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US game sales up 4% in Dec., Nintendo on top - NPD
Nintendo king of US hardware and software rankings with Wii, New Super Mario Bros.; PS3 edges out 360, Wii Fit Plus, Wii Sports Resort get silver, bronze. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2010 1:03 am GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic now due spring 2011, EA lowers outlook
[UPDATE 3] Slow holiday sales force publisher to reduce earnings forecast; BioWare confirms sci-fi MMORPG won't arrive until early next year; Sims' return to consoles and "innovative new take on Madden" due out this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2010 10:35 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: November 2009
God of War Collection makes appearance at bottom of Nintendo-dominated top 20 non-PC game chart; Modern Warfare 2 tops PC charts despite server controversy, Aion plummets. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2009 8:29 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 DLC weathering The Passing
First add-on for Valve's survival horror shooter sees original cast join up with sequel's crew on 360, PC in early 2010; includes new zombie type, melee weapon, firearm. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 10:18 pm GMT
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Aussies asked to voice opinion on R18+
Long-heralded public consultation process on whether Australia should introduce an adult rating for games commences; federal government releases discussion paper discussing pros and cons of the debate. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 6:21 am GMT
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Nov. sales down 7.6%, 6M Modern Warfare 2s sold - NPD
Activision blockbuster can't save industry from posting eighth loss in last nine months; New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Assassin's Creed II, Left 4 Dead 2, Dragon Age make top 10. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2009 12:03 am GMT
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Portal lead filling Dark Void dev position
Valve veteran Kim Swift joins Airtight Games as project lead to work on undisclosed projects aimed at "a more diverse audience." Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2009 11:49 pm GMT
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Modern Warfare 2 over 22% of Nov. game sales - Analysts
Industry trackers expect NPD numbers to underscore importance of Activision shooter, say overall software revenues grew or at least matched last year's levels. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2009 8:31 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 16-22: DSi XL
Nintendo's supersize handheld sells 100,000 in two days; Left 4 Dead, Taiko Drum Master best-selling new games on a mostly familiar top 10 list. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2009 11:36 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 infects 2 million at retail
Sales of Valve's latest survival horror shooter have already doubled those of 2008 original on Xbox 360, PC. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2009 6:44 pm GMT
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British intelligence spooking Xbox Live
Adverts, gamer pictures, themes, and videos to hit Microsoft's online service as part of a recruitment drive by the GCHQ. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2009 5:52 pm GMT
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Aussie censor board explains L4D2 banning
Full Review Board report shows violence main factor behind the denial of the Left 4 Dead 2 appeal; delineation between humans, zombies, and infected deemed "irrelevant." Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2009 3:18 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 15-21: Assassin's Creed II, New Super Mario Bros., Tony Hawk Ride, L4D2
Hectic week at retail sees headliners joined by more EA Sports Active, RE: Darkside Chronicles, God of War Collection, first Sims 3 expansion, NCAA Basketball 10, LBP PSP, more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2009 5:29 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 16-20: Assassin's Creed II
Ezio sneaks onto retail shelves down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2009 6:33 am GMT
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Fallout 3 irradiates Golden Joysticks
Postapocalyptic role-playing game earns two awards at annual UK awards ceremony; Modern Warfare 2 named One to Watch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2009 12:02 pm GMT
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Unedited Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia
Valve's hyperviolent survival-horror FPS refused classification by appeal board, modified version due for release on 360, PC Nov. 17. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2009 6:26 pm GMT
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Valve's domination of digital distribution dangerous - Gearbox CEO
Randy Pitchford says Steam creates "conflict of interest" and exploits smaller developers due to lack of competition. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 12:05 am GMT
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Valve to resubmit two versions of L4D 2 to Aussie censors
Two-pronged strategy to get Left 4 Dead 2 into Australia; Valve says releasing unmodified version is its preference. UPDATE: Valve calls Classification Board L4D2 ruling "inconsistent." Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2009 3:07 am GMT
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Left 4 Dead DLC next week, sequel demo due Oct. 27
Valve's survival horror shooter gains Crash Course add-on Sept. 29; free sampler for sequel on 360, PC 28 days later. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2009 10:23 pm GMT
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EA responds to L4D 2 banning down under
EA "surprised" at Australia's refusal to classify Valve's upcoming zombie shooter; claims adults should have the right to choose. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2009 11:22 am GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia
Aussie Classification Board cites "realistic, frenetic and unrelenting violence" as cause for antipodean zombie game ban. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2009 3:37 am GMT
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Half-Life, Portal scribes detail the Valve process
GDC Austin 2009: Marc Laidlaw and Erik Wolpaw go over developer's approach to storytelling and how they don't always know what they're doing. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2009 7:08 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead taking Crash Course DLC
Valve's survival horror zombie shooter gains new add-on pack this September; PC edition free, 360 download $7. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2009 8:44 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2, Scribblenauts top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Naughty Dog's PS3-exclusive sequel wins Best of Show, 5TH Cell's DS puzzler honored for Best Original Game by industry media collaboration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2009 7:23 pm GMT
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Xbox Live, MS Game Studios chief defects to EA
Just weeks after he presided over Microsoft's E3 event, John Schappert has returned to his former employer as its new COO; predecessor lands at social-network game maker. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 11:23 pm GMT
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Motion-sensing camera, 360 MGS debut at Microsoft event
E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Project Natal, Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 8:30 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 due November 17
E3 2009: Microsoft press conference offers first look at sequel to Valve and Turtle Rock Studios' survival horror shooter, due this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 7:21 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 26-May 2: Lich King continues reign
Blizzard's second World of Warcraft expansion again secures top billing during uneventful week for NPD's retail PC sales. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2009 12:07 am GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 19-25: Lich King tops Sims 2 Double Deluxe
Blizzard's second expansion for juggernaut MMOG continues reign as NPD's weekly recap sees no big movers. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2009 12:58 am GMT
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EA posts $1 billion annual loss
[UPDATE] Madden publisher's earnings report shows huge fiscal year 2009 losses despite increased sales; Lord of the Rings: Conquest sells 1 million, Warhammer Online subscribers now 300,000. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2009 10:07 pm GMT
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Activision, Valve tangle over 2002 lawsuit
Half-Life developer sues Sierra parent company for skimping on arbitrator-assigned multimillion-dollar settlement over royalty rights. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2009 10:53 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 12-18: Lich King fends off Demigod
Gas Powered Games' action-oriented RTS debuts at third in NPD's weekly US retail recap; Blizzard's MMOG continues reign. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2009 5:44 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 5-11: Lich King retains crown
Second World of Warcraft expansion holds off Company of Heroes add-on from taking top slot in NPD's weekly recap. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2009 1:05 am GMT
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2.5 million Left 4 Dead at retail
Valve and Turtle Rock Studios-developed survival horror shooter sales milestone includes PC, Xbox 360 edition; Steam sales not included. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2009 5:19 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 2:05 am GMT
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February US PC charts feel Wrath of the Lich King
NPD reports World of Warcraft expansion's reign at retail has extended for another moon; Sims 2 Double Deluxe takes silver, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II bangs out bronze. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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Little Big Planet wins big at D.I.C.E.
Media Molecule's adorable platformer cleans up with eight Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, and Dead Space rack up two each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2009 6:14 am GMT
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Valve founder Steams up D.I.C.E.
Gabe Newell keynote address discusses the company's service-oriented approach, reveals Team Fortress 2 comic being made by the developers. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2009 4:31 am GMT
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GTAIV named EMA's GOTY
Rockstar's opus takes the top prize from retailer trade group; World at War and Wii Fit garner three awards each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2009 2:02 am GMT
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Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
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Little Big Planet, Braid lead GDC Award noms
PS3 platformer leads Game Developers Choice Awards finalists with seven nods; puzzler takes five; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, MGS4 also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead DLC reanimates this spring
Survival Pack for Valve's zombie shooter includes new multiplayer mode, two Versus campaigns; PC mod-making tool due at same time. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2009 12:11 am GMT
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Newell tosses DICE keynote
Valve cofounder tapped to deliver opening remarks on "entertainment as a service" for AIAS' annual developer conference. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2009 12:54 am GMT
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Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
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GTAIV, Media Molecule top Spike's VGAs
Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:28 pm GMT
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NPD: Lich King dominates November PC charts
Second expansion to Blizzard's 11-million-strong MMOG tops US desktop sales, followed by Call of Duty, Spore, Fallout 3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2008 7:15 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing
MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 17-21: Left 4 Dead
The only good zombie's a dead zombie. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 5:38 am GMT
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Left 4 Dead invades factory
Valve and Turtle Rock Studios' co-op-heavy survival horror shooter attains gold status in advance of November 18 release on Xbox 360, PC. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2008 1:36 am GMT
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IGDA rolled into DICE awards
Former GDC Awards-bestowing development organization will now vote on AIAS' annual Interactive Achievement Awards, held at February 2009 event. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2008 10:18 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 19-25: Far Cry 2, Fable II, Wii Music
It's raining games, as headliners join Midnight Club, PS3 trio of BioShock, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Portal: Still Alive, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2008 9:54 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead preorders outpace Orange Box
Valve claims Turtle Rock's zombie horror shooter prelaunch sales up 65 percent over game maker's own highly acclaimed shooter compilation. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2008 8:08 pm GMT
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Valve teases Half-Life 2: Episode Three
Marketing director Doug Lombardi says announcement may arrive later this year, though game is still more than a year off. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2008 8:30 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead buried until November 20
New launch date for Valve and Turtle Rock Studios' PC, 360 zombie horror shooter commemorates 10th anniversary of Half-Life. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2008 6:44 pm GMT
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LittleBigPlanet tops Game Critics Awards' E3 noms
Adorable PS3 platformer gets five nods from game-journo panel; Gears 2 and Left 4 Dead get four nominations; Spore, Fallout 3, Resistance 2 and Mirror's Edge receive three. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2008 12:33 am GMT
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E3 2008: Portal spin-off leads XBLA lineup
GLaDOS leads the Live Arcade charge alongside South Park, Geometry Wars 2, Galaga Legions, Uno Rush, and the original N64 Banjo-Kazooie. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2008 9:31 pm GMT
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EA piles on E3 lineup
Publisher slots in more than 30 titles from its holiday 2008 slate for next week's expo; highlights include Dead Space, Mirror's Edge, Spore, Warhammer Online, Rock Band 2, Left 4 Dead. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2008 10:13 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead arises November 4
Valve-owned Turtle Rock Studios set to loose its horde of infected on the Xbox 360 and PC later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2008 12:15 am GMT
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EA acquires ThreeSF
Megapublisher snaps up Shawn Fanning's online community for gamers. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2008 3:01 pm GMT
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Report: Valve billows Steam Cloud
"Near future" update to developer's digital distribution service allows server-side storage of game-generated data; auto driver updates, system-req checks on horizon. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2008 8:52 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 7-11: PC Assassin's Creed, Ikaruga, Portal
PC edition of Ubi's actioner and 360 port of classic shooter join Valve's newly a la carte Orange Box offerings--including Team Fortress 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode Pack. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2008 12:16 am GMT
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PC Orange Box busted open at retail
Unbundled versions of Valve's award-winning Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Episode Pack for PC available April 9 in NA, April 11 globally for $19.99, $29.99, respectively. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2008 10:08 pm GMT
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Nintendo Kyoto, Infinity Ward named best devs
Game Developer magazine names Brain Age-maker, Call of Duty-crafter top worldwide studios, Blizzard, EA Canada, and Valve round out top five. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2008 8:37 pm GMT
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GameSpot UK Readers' Choice Awards revealed
The votes are in, the results have been tallied, and UK gamers have voiced their opinion in the GameSpot UK Best Games of 2007 Readers' Choice awards. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2008 5:35 pm GMT
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GDC '08: Game devs flock in record numbers
This year's Game Developers Conference breaks attendance records with more than 18,000 people walking through its doors. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2008 10:08 pm GMT
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GDC '08: Opening the Portal
Developers of Valve's breakout Orange Box hit discuss how to turn an intended tech demo into the talk of the gaming world. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2008 5:50 pm GMT
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Portal BioShocks GDC Awards
Valve's mind-bending puzzler takes home Game of the Year, ties 2K's undersea adventure with three awards; Phantom Hourglass, Crackdown also honored. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2008 4:23 am GMT
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COD4, Orange Box, BioShock, Rock Band D.I.C.E. up Interactive Achievement Awards
Activision's military shooter takes top prize, but 2K Games' undersea actioner, Valve's compilation, and MTV/Harmonix's rhythm game also get their props. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2008 6:45 am GMT
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EA slicing up PC Orange Box, Spore-ing by Holidays
Publisher to unbundle Valve's FPS megacompilation into individual retail SKUs; reaffirms 2008 release for universe-building sim. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2008 6:45 pm GMT
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BioShock takes Game Critics Awards top honors
2K Boston shooter named the consensus choice for 2007 game of the year by dozens of gaming journalists. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2008 1:24 am GMT
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EA reports record revs, delays Mercenaries 2
[UPDATE] EA reports $1.5B in quarter sales despite $33 million profit slide; Pandemic's shooter pushed back alongside Battlefield: Bad Company. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2008 12:51 am GMT
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$911M PC game haul puts '07 US total near $19B
Despite digital-distribution-induced 6 percent slide of retail PC titles, NPD reports some 267.8 million games were sold domestically during 2007. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2008 8:30 pm GMT
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BioShock, Portal top GDC Award noms
2K Boston/Australia's dystopian shooter grapples with Valve's puzzle-game pack-in with five nominations apiece for 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards; red carpet unfurls February 20. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2008 9:42 pm GMT
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BioShock throws D.I.C.E. award nominations
2K's submerged shooter soaks up 12 Interactive Achievement Award nods; Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Orange Box also honored; trophies to be handed out February 7. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2008 7:35 pm GMT
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Valve purchases Turtle Rock Studios
Half-Life 2 creator adds Orange County-based developer of Left 4 Dead to further Southern California, console market expansion. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2008 6:34 pm GMT
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NPD: October retail gaming tally tops $1.1 billion
Industry trackers put software sales near $514 million while hardware tally more than doubles; Guitar Hero III takes four of the top 10 software sales spots. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2007 12:38 am GMT
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Analysts: Activision to carry October sales
Trio of industry watchers project 50 to 60 percent software sales spike on Guitar Hero III; Wii predicted to regain hardware sales crown. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2007 7:43 pm GMT
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Halo 3, BioShock top Spike TV noms
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 7:38 pm GMT
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GameSpot tourney sieging Team Fortress 2 on PC
Registration for Valve's hyperbolic shooter tournament opens November 7 at 3 p.m. Pacific; round one begins November 12. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2007 1:37 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 25-October 26: Eye of Judgement, The Orange Box and SWAT
The Orange Box take two. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2007 9:17 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 15-October 19: The Orange Box
Half-Life's Orange Box opens up in Australia. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2007 12:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 8-12: Orange Box, Sega Rally Revo, FIFA 08
Valve's long-anticipated shooter compilation hits shelves alongside Puzzle Quest on XBL, Folklore on the PS3, the ceramic-white PSP Slim, and NeoGeo's debut on Nintendo's VC. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2007 9:13 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Minerva: Metastasis, World of Warcraft
Final chapter in mod for Valve's Half-Life 2 released alongside new patch for Blizzard's MMOG, Battlefield 2 mod, and Worldwide Soccer Manager 08 demo. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2007 2:47 am GMT
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Orange Box delivered to factory
PC and 360 editions of compilation of Half-Life 2, its two expansions, Team Fortress 2, and Portal is golden; solo Episode Two also Steam-ing 10/10. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2007 9:25 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Winning Eleven, Company of Heroes, WOW
Demo for Konami's footballer joined by patches for Relic's WWII RTS, its expansion, and Blizzard's MMOG. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2007 11:42 pm GMT
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BAFTA announces Video Games Awards nominations
UK's most prestigious gaming awards to be given out on October 23; BioShock, Wii Sports both in the running for Best Game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2007 11:36 am GMT
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Intel wreaks Havok for $110M
Silicon Valley chipmaker scoops up Irish developer of ubiquitous physics engine for a reportedly princely sum. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2007 11:43 pm GMT
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Valve opens Steam community spigot
Half-Life 2 developer rolls out upgraded member-focused version of download service. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2007 1:10 am GMT
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Report: Valve eyeing Wii development
Gabe Newell praises Nintendo console, says overlooking it was "an obvious hole in our strategy"; Orange Box on track for PS3, 360, and PC release in October. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2007 5:54 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Blue Dragon, Mass Effect
New fan kits for Mistwalker and Mass Effect's upcoming RPGs joined by Ragnarok Arena Half-Life mod and Jazz: Hired Guns demo. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2007 1:22 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: LOTRO, Persona 3
LOTRO Book 10 patch arrives early, along with Persona 3 wallpapers and icons, NWN2 modules, and Depths of Peril demo. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2007 1:29 am GMT
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Q&A: Joseph Olin on the art of games
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2007 1:38 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: Fate By Numbers for free, SupCom maps
New sci-fi/noir detective game joined by two Supreme Commander maps and tons of fan kits. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:13 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: DOD Map Pack, SupCom Patches
Day of Defeat: Source community map pack, updated WOW UI mod, and three extra Supreme Commander patches make their way to GameSpot. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2007 1:29 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: de Blob, Command & Conquer 3
Free puzzler de Blob rolls onto GameSpot, accompanied by Dead Reefs demo, C&C3 patch, Follow Freeman HL2 mods, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2007 1:40 am GMT
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E3 '07: EA lines up slate
The megapublisher reveals E3 intentions; variety includes Sims Societies, EA Playground, The Orange Box, and Skate. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2007 5:28 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: BioShock and Harry Potter
GameSpot now hosting BioShock, Harry Potter developer podcast; game updates arrive for Worms Armageddon, C&C3, Time of Defiance, HL2. Full Story
- Posted Jul 4, 2007 2:01 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: New demos for Harry Potter, Quake 4
Try out the latest Harry Potter movie tie-in game with the new single-player demo, and give Quake 4 a shot with an all-new multiplayer trial. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2007 5:14 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Revelations redux
Latest free download expansion to EVE Online released, accompanied by music and wallpaper packs. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2007 3:05 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: DiRT, Total Pro Golf 2, Starshatter
New patches arrive on GameSpot, accompanied by updated mods for WOW and fan material for The Witcher. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2007 1:19 am GMT
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Half-Life 2: Orange Box opening October 9
Valve will ship its PC, PS3, and 360 shooter compilation in the midst of the crowded fall season. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2007 7:16 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Overlord demo
Sample of Codemasters' evil-minion-commanding fantasy title now available; new Half-Life 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End also available. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2007 2:47 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: Tiberium warriors assemble!
New C&C3 maps allow up to four players to fight it out over the precious, deadly alien mineral. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2007 12:53 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: A Vampire's Awakening in Paris
Unofficial patch for Vampire: The Masquerade, updated version of HL2 mod Awakening, Paris Chase demo now available. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2007 1:40 am GMT
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BizSpots: GameFlood, Foundation 9, McGee, Halo and KOF films
King of Fighters gets the big-screen treatment, Turbo Squid's new user-made-content site launches, American McGee's Grimm gets GameTapped, and Peter Jackson might still produce the Halo movie. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2007 11:31 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Half-Life 2 awakened
New Half-Life 2 mod explores the fate of the hero of Opposing Force, joined by C&C3 map and freeware adventure game. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2007 2:50 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: SupCom patched
Gas Powered Games' epic-scale real-time strategy game gets patched, while World of Warcraft and Half-Life mods receive updates. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2007 1:26 am GMT
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WCG partners with Circuit City
Retailer named as official entertainment, electronics, and video game retailer as competition organiser also names its 2007 games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2007 12:46 am GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two delayed, final products revealed
PS3, 360, and PC Orange Box editions include original game, both expansions, Portal, Team Fortress 2; slimmer PC Black Box also unveiled; HL2: Platinum "tabled." Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2007 8:12 pm GMT
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Valve offers Source for 360
Version of Half-Life 2 engine optimized for Microsoft's console now available as developer middleware. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2006 7:39 pm GMT
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Three teams battle for CS tourney trophy
Highly evolv3d, Team Supreme, .50 Cal to play finals of GameSpot's Counter-Strike competition at GameSpot After Hours. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2006 1:42 am GMT
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LGF: Game tourney closes festival
First London Games Festival draws to a close with epic gaming competition. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2006 7:41 pm GMT
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LGF: Ageia's man of Steele
Think faster CPUs and GPUs are the answer to better-looking games? One company thinks they have a better idea. Meet Ageia's Michael Steele. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2006 2:14 am GMT
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US PC Game Charts: September 3-9
Top three spots remain unchanged from last week; remainder of list sees big turnover as older games return to chart. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2006 1:06 am GMT
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TGS 06: Fuzion Frenzy demo, Portal trailer hit XBL
Day three of Microsoft's TGS Bringing It Home content now on Marketplace; new videos heavy on Japan-exclusive films. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2006 9:20 pm GMT
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More TGS content on XBL
Second day of Microsoft's "Bringing it Home" event includes Tokyo Game Show theme, Kingdom Under Fire: COD, Fusion Frenzy 2 trailers. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2006 8:05 pm GMT
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XBL gets TGS'd
Microsoft releases BFMEII map pack, Tenchu Senran and Half-Life 2 trailers as part of its 2006 Tokyo Game Show promotion. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2006 7:36 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two pushed to 2007?
Valve's director of marketing is quoted as saying the PC, PS3, 360 FPS has been delayed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2006 11:55 pm GMT
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US PC game charts: July 30-August 5
Cars spins out, leaves an opening at the top for World of Warcraft; Half-Life 2: Episode One rejoins the PC charts. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2006 12:48 am GMT
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Charlie Cleveland's small-game biz
The maker of Half-Life's Natural Selection turns to Zen of Sudoku to pay the bills and explains how casual-game development and Steam will make his next game better. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2006 1:58 am GMT
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ChartSpot: June 2006
New Super Mario Bros. staves off drive-bys from Liberty City Stories and Cars; World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2: Episode One top PC list. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2006 1:01 am GMT
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US PC game charts: July 2-8
First week of Q3 sees minor shuffling in the usual cast of characters, with World of Warcraft on top again. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2006 10:14 pm GMT
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The Last Word: July 10-14
The week that was sees Microsoft get its Xbox Live Arcade act together, Sony back off of its controversial PSP ad campaign, and EA drop a bombshell with Team Fortress 2. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2006 1:16 am GMT
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360, PS3 Half-Life 2 top EA's Summer Showcase
Mammoth publisher shows off Valve's next-gen console debut, reveals the return of Team Fortress 2, displays its just-announced Wii lineup, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2006 10:13 pm GMT
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US PC game charts: June 25-July 1
Titan Quest debuts in the third spot; EA's strategy-minded take on the NFL breaks the plane of the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2006 7:04 pm GMT
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More free Day of Defeat begins
Valve again tempts gamers with three more days of no-cost World War II battles. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2006 12:50 am GMT
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Samsung again sponsors WCG
Electronics company lends support to US portion of the games for the fifth time; will also sponsor worldwide round of tournaments. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2006 7:37 pm GMT
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US PC game charts: June 18-24
After Cars' weeklong 'Adventure' at the top, Blizzard's MMORPG battering ram known as World of Warcraft knocks the game adaptation from the No. 1 position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2006 12:56 am GMT
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Electronic Sports World Cup hands out $400,000
Made in Brazil bags the headline Counter-Strike prize in three days of gaming competition in Paris. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2006 5:57 pm GMT
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US PC game charts: June 11-17
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures overtakes Half-Life 2: Episode One, leading WOW, Oblivion, Heroes of Might & Magic V, and a whole pack of Sims. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2006 4:18 am GMT
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UK game charts: June 4-10
Football fever causes EA's 2006 FIFA World Cup to rise to the top, while three new entries make an appearance in the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:03 pm GMT
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US PC game charts: May 28-June 3
Boxed, retail version of Half-Life 2: Episode One has strong debut but can't keep pace with World of Warcraft juggernaut. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 9:21 pm GMT
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UK game charts: May 28-June 3
Hitman: Blood Money stares down the opposition as Eidos keeps hold of the top of the UK charts. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2006 6:53 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode One online
First installment of new trilogy in Valve's first-person shooter series now available; Steam online store gets updated in advance of release. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2006 8:37 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 29-June 2: Half-Life 2: Episode One, Hitman: Blood Money
Valve brings its famous franchise into episodic territory, and Agent 47 looks to add to his greatest hits in a holiday-shortened week of releases. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 2:17 am GMT
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iGames announces $40k eSports event
Intel-sponsored competitions to be held June 24-25 at eight North American locations. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2006 4:16 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode One gold, Two dated, Three announced
First of three expansions to Valve's groundbreaking shooter is set for June 1 retail and online launch; sequels due by end of year and in 2007, respectively. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2006 11:04 pm GMT
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Retail Radar: Spore DS, Half-Life 2 for PS3 and Xbox 360, Wii Pilotwings, and Duck Hunt?
[UPDATE]: Still more games surface on gaming retailer's database of upcoming releases, including Xbox 360 versions of Burnout 5, Project Offset. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2006 8:06 pm GMT
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E3 06: MIA @ E3 06
Killzone 2, Fallout 3, Resident Evil 5, Devil May Cry 4, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Dragon Age, Culdcept, Bully, and first-party GameCube and GBA titles all skipped last week's event. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2006 4:59 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode One set for preload
Discount offered for preorders of the first episode. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2006 8:57 am GMT
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Valve opening Xbox 360 spigot
Legendary PC developer announces Xbox Live-enabled "future games" are in development for the next-gen console. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2006 7:17 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2: Episode One dated for Japan
Game-localization specialist Cyberfront to build Japanese version, plans near-simultaneous launch with US version. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2006 11:28 pm GMT
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Microsoft to start $10 hits program
Popular Xbox titles to sell for $9.99; Microsoft confirms 16 participating games in program's "first wave." Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2006 6:14 pm GMT
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Valve already prepping Half-Life 2: Episode Two
The second expansion for the ultrapopular PC shooter is in the works and will build on Episode One's cliff-hanger ending. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2006 9:47 pm GMT
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WCG committee picks titles for '06 event
Xbox 360 sequels replace their predecessors; Halo 2 swapped out for Project Gotham Racing 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2006 9:33 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 Goes Episodic
Valve Software reveals that the Aftermath expansion pack will now be the first in a series of episodic content. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2006 2:45 am GMT
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Free Day of Defeat weekend underway
Valve offers PC users three days of complimentary WWII shootin' with its Source-based first-person shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2006 9:49 pm GMT
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60 Minutes scores Fatal1ty
Pro gamer and World Cyber Games champ will be profiled on this Sunday's show. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2006 12:14 am GMT
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HL2: Aftermath coming in April
Valve dates the expansion pack for its PC blockbuster; all-inclusive Platinum Edition to launch simultaneously. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2006 2:05 am GMT
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New player models coming for Counter-Strike: Source
Valve also reveals that a rebuilt cs_militia map, Day of Defeat: Source update also imminent. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2005 1:02 am GMT
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Fils-Aime, Newell join D.I.C.E. speaker lineup
Nintendo exec and Valve founder will speak at annual game event, slated for February 2006. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2005 12:03 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 to hit Japanese arcades
Taito's take on the PC shooter, subtitled Survivor, trades keyboard and mouse for joysticks and pedals, features networked cooperative and deathmatch play. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2005 9:45 pm GMT
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Q&A: The MindZ behind MTV's Game0RZ Week
Executives Dave Sirulnick, Alex Porter, and Carol Eng talk about the youth network's weeklong attempt to win over gamers. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2005 9:29 pm GMT
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Game on for WCG finals
700 of the globe's best gamers meet for competition in Singapore. Total purse tops $435,000. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2005 12:46 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 heads to Xbox
EA and Valve send out the console version of the acclaimed PC shooter to US retailers; will arrive in Europe by week's end. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2005 1:26 am GMT
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No Aftermath until 2006
[UPDATE] Valve confirms that the Half-Life 2 expansion is missing its November launch window. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2005 11:50 pm GMT
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GTA 'sticks it to UK awards show
Golden Joysticks handed out in London; San Andreas steals 5, Resident Evil takes 4. PSP and Nintendo also recognized. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2005 11:42 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 finds Lost Coast
Valve releases single-player level showcasing new tech for Source engine; content designed for high-level PCs. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2005 2:00 am GMT
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Half-Life wholly gold for Xbox
Valve finishes development on Xbox port of smash hit PC shooter; final product scheduled for November 15 release. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2005 1:38 am GMT
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Valve releases Steam upgrades
Redesigned store gives gamers more options; changes are the first of a series to be released in the coming months. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2005 8:31 pm GMT
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New 360 games unveiled at X05
Too Human, Crackdown, Alone in the Dark, Superman, new Bioware RPG, and Wolfenstein make their debut at Euro event. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2005 10:50 pm GMT
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Valve pair hits retail
Collections built around popular shooters Counter-Strike: Source and Half-Life arrive in stores. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2005 8:27 pm GMT
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Day of Defeat: Source released
Updated WWII PC shooter now available for download through Valve's Steam service. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2005 12:08 am GMT
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Half-Life 2: GOTY ships to retail
EA's special edition includes Counter-Strike: Source, HL2: Deathmatch, and Half-Life: Source; Steam issues resolved. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2005 12:27 am GMT
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Day of Defeat: Source dated
Valve's remake of the classic Half-Life WWII mod will be available September 26 via Steam. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2005 9:39 pm GMT
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World Cyber Games US Finals under way
Field of 184 compete in eight games to win a share of $34,000, right to represent America at worldwide Grand Final competition. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2005 11:59 pm GMT
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Microsoft announces North American Xbox Live 2.0 pricing
Subscriptions via dashboard priced, confirmed; long-term prices stay steady, one-month subscriptions rise. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2005 8:02 pm GMT
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Life after Half-Life 2
Don't miss the return of Alyx Vance in this premiere trailer for Half-Life 2: Aftermath. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2005 6:42 pm GMT
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WoW fills VUG's coffers
Blizzard's MMORPG boosts VU Games' quarterly revenue by 76 percent; Empire Earth II and Half-Life 2 contribute to stellar sales. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2005 6:50 pm GMT
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G-Phoria draws crowd, gets games
G4's third-annual G-Phoria event cast aside awards show pretenses in favor of a skate punk vibe and outdoor partying. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2005 1:09 pm GMT
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EA stock rebounds after twin announcements
Deals for mobile games, Half-Life 2 lift stock more than 6 percent. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2005 12:05 am GMT
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EA to distribute Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source
Multiyear agreement sees publisher take over retail duties on storied shooter franchise, EA publishing Xbox HL2 in October. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2005 8:02 pm GMT
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WCG CounterStrike regionals rescheduled
CS 1.6 regionals moved to August 6 and 7; qualifiers ending this weekend. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2005 1:41 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Xbox 360 shortages and the P$$$3
This week: Microsoft's next-gen dev kit, the 360's preloaded "game," and the price tag for ATI's Half-Life 2 deal. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2005 1:10 am GMT
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Counter-Strike: Source update adds Assault map
Classic level included in latest patch from Valve, which also addresses a host of other issues. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2005 2:18 am GMT
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Valve opens developer community
Half-Life 2 developer gathers modders, mappers, and modelers for "how-tos" and online discussion. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2005 8:08 pm GMT
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CPL Championship firing up in July
Texas event will let pro gamers compete for $200,000 in prizes and a chance to join the world tour. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2005 9:57 pm GMT
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Xbox Half-Life 2 playable at E3
Following a Steam bulletin, Valve confirms that the console port of its best-selling PC shooter will be on display at E3; The Lost Coast will also be shown. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2005 11:35 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Next-gen controllers and Revolution rumblings
This week: Steam gets infected and Team Ninja's next-gen plans. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2005 2:05 am GMT
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Valve and VU end legal dispute, publishing agreement
Parties settle long-standing beef out of court, because as of August, VUG will no longer distribute any Valve titles, and cybercafe rights revert to the developer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2005 7:53 pm GMT
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First look at Half-Life 2: Aftermath
Valve releases the first screenshot of the forthcoming expansion to its highly acclaimed first-person-shooter sequel. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2005 6:26 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Next-gen Xbox controllers and Xbox Half-Life 2's summertime blues
This week: Microsoft's upcoming console giveaway, SWAT 4 for Xbox, and MGS 4 comes to E3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2005 12:59 am GMT
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It's official: Half-Life 2 expanding
Valve rep confirms that Gordon Freeman and cohorts are coming back in Half-Life 2: Aftermath. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2005 8:04 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 tops GDC Choice Awards
Gabe gets goofy as Valve's shooter takes four categories; Katamari Damacy still the fans' fave. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2005 11:07 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: The PSP gets a 50GB HD and 50 Cent becomes bulletproof
This week: Rupert Murdoch passes on Eidos, Half-Life 2 expands, the Nintendo Revolution is revealed, and the video edition of RC debuts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2005 2:15 am GMT
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IGDA names nominees for Choice Awards
Half-Life 2 leads with six nominations, followed by San Andreas, Katamari Damacy, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3. GDC event will see winners announced. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2005 12:52 am GMT
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Valve releases details on future Steam downloads
New maps for Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike: Source on the way; tweaks to Half-Life 2 deathmatch and Counter-Strike: Source coming soon. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2005 1:53 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 named Game of the Year at D.I.C.E. awards
Halo 2 guns down four awards; San Andreas, Katamari, Fable, among a pack picking up two awards each; World of Warcraft named best MMO game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2005 6:59 am GMT
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ChartSpot: December 2004
San Andreas, Need for Speed Underground 2, Halo 2, Half-Life 2, and World of Warcraft ring in the new year on top of the charts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2005 12:28 am GMT
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Rumor Control: The Supersized Edition
This week: Counter-Strike: The Movie, From Russia with Love: The Game, EA: The Next-Gen Plan, Cell Processor: The Speed, Troika: The Closure, Sony PSP: The Download Service, Nintendo Revolution: The Napkin Sketch, PlayStation 3: Playable at E3, and Pokemon: The Cancer Gene. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2005 2:08 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 displays retail staying power
Valve's PC shooter overcomes development obstacles to become one of the most successful games of 2004, selling 1.7 million copies in just one-and-a-half months. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2005 8:03 pm GMT
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2005 WCG games announced
Games picked for global competition; two new franchises join World Cyber Games this year in Singapore. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2005 12:52 am GMT
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Bot for Counter-Strike: Source coming next week
Enhanced Bot and reworked map for the popular online game will be available January 17. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2005 12:59 am GMT
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VU Games to lay off 89 workers in France
World of Warcraft publisher still hurting despite game's record-breaking popularity. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2005 8:00 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 demo released
A free sample of Valve's critically acclaimed PC shooter is now available on GameSpot DLX. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2004 10:55 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Region-free PSP defects and EA dumps Madden
Also this week: Half-Life 2 co-op and Age of Empires III. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2004 1:10 am GMT
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Valve unleashes Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
[UPDATE] Confirming suspicions, Valve releases a new multiplayer mode alongside the game's SDK; Steam instantly swamped. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2004 6:16 am GMT
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Valve prevails in cyber-café rights case
Judge rules that VU Games is "not authorized" to distribute Valve games in cyber-cafés; other claims, amount of damages remain at issue. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2004 1:56 am GMT
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Valve releases patch for Half-Life 2 stuttering issue
[UPDATE] Developer acknowledges frame rate problems experienced by many players of the shooter; releases fix. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2004 4:54 pm GMT
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Valve suspends 20,000 Steam accounts
The developer stages a mass bust of users attempting to "illegally obtain" Half-Life 2, and shoots down warez-trap rumors. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 2:33 am GMT
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Video Game Report Card points fingers at game industry
National Institute on Media and the Family says game ratings are ineffective; ESRB begs to differ. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:43 am GMT
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Halo 2 and San Andreas top watchdog group's "most violent" games list
ESRB ratings and lax enforcement of ratings by retailers to minors blasted by band of parent, church, and women's groups. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:29 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Three Xbox 2s and Ridley Scott's Halo: The Movie
[UPDATE] Also this week: Valve's warez ruse, an N64 adaptor for the GameCube, and EA sneaks into the Chinese market. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2004 3:00 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 users bitten by bugs
Some who purchased copies at retail experience technical difficulties; Valve acknowledges troubles, addressing problems. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2004 2:04 am GMT
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Spike TV takes game awards live: Snoop Dogg to MC
GTA: San Andreas, Halo 2, and Half-Life 2 lead pack with five nominations each; Snoop Dogg, SUM 41, and Ludacris to perform live. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2004 1:30 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 is here
Valve's long-awaited shooter sequel is available for paid download through Steam service, and retail purchasers' copies are authenticating online. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2004 8:16 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 already in some gamers' hands
Photos of the long-awaited shooter surface--but the game can't be played without online authorization. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2004 3:50 am GMT
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Bloodlines bites Half-Life 2's release date
The second game to use the Source engine will be released on the same day as the first one--November 16. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2004 12:45 am GMT
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Vivendi reports 20 percent drop in revenues
VU Games underperforms other divisions in recently reported earnings report; pins future hopes on Half-Life 2, World of Warcraft. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2004 10:11 pm GMT
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Game industry's Steam-powered war
By selling games directly over the Web, Valve is experimenting with a model that could substantially transform the video game industry--for gamers, as well as retailers and publishers. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2004 8:19 pm GMT
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Valve releases Source SDK tools
Full software development kit for Half-Life 2 to come shortly after game's release. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2004 1:50 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 headed to arcades...in Japan
Taito will port Valve's upcoming FPS to its new TypeX arcade hardware, ships worldwide in summer 2005. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2004 6:17 pm GMT
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Big stakes in holiday game scramble
A new Grand Theft Auto game is coming out for the holiday season. So is Halo 2. And more Metal Gear Solid, and Half-Life 2, and Need for Speed. Do gamers even have that much cash? Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2004 10:15 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: San Andreas heist details and Sid Meier's Pirates! The sequel!
Also this week: The new PS2 has USB 2.0, Civilization IV for consoles, and Half-Life 2's mandatory Internet connection. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2004 1:59 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 guns for November 16 release date
After months of speculation, Vivendi announces that Half-Life 2 has gone gold and will be on shelves in less than one month. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2004 7:12 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Half-Life 2 gold (for real) and the PStwo ships early
[UPDATE] Also this week: SOE and LucasArts part ways, and 3D Realms' new game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2004 2:20 am GMT
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The pomp before the stomp: The World Cyber Games kicks off
$400,000 in cash prizes will be awarded at the four-day international tournament in San Francisco. Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2004 8:40 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 Steam presale begins, Counter-Strike: Source now available
The shooter doesn't have a release date yet, but Valve will take your money anyway. Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2004 12:43 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Half-Life 2 plot thickens, Molyneux's mea culpa
To say nothing of the next feature that's sure to be packed into the upcoming Xbox 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2004 2:16 am GMT
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Valve readying Half-Life 2 bundles; Counter-Strike: Source available next week
Regular and Collector's Editions to be available at retail; Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages to be pumped via Steam. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2004 10:33 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 held hostage?
Court filings show VU Games has the right to sit on finished Half-Life 2 code for up to six months. Could it be deja vu all over again? Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2004 10:05 pm GMT
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Microsoft talks Longhorn, XNA, and Xbox 2
Windows Gaming general manager Dean Lester updates GameSpot about next-generation consoles, XNA, and what Microsoft's new OS will mean for PC games. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2004 4:03 am GMT
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Valve vs. Vivendi Universal dogfight heats up in US District Court
The two-year-old dispute playing out in Federal Court revs up as court dates approach. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2004 2:14 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 submitted to VU
Valve officials confirm that the long-delayed shooter is close to gold status. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2004 8:02 pm GMT
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Vivendi game-division revenues slump
The company's CEO says the recent restructuring of VU Games will produce a turnaround in future earnings statements. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2004 8:54 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Xbox 2 controllers and visions of the PStwo
This week: A new theory behind what's holding up Duke Nukem and another Half-Life 2 release date to debate. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2004 1:07 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 (not) gold Monday?
[UPDATE] Valve impostor drops a golden bomb on the Half-Life 2 Fallout forums; stalwart site operators get to the bottom of the hoax. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2004 7:05 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 now preloading via Steam
[UPDATE] Valve has announced that users of its Steam service may begin downloading Half-Life 2 resources for when the game finally becomes available. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2004 3:50 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 preload delayed
Valve's Erik Johnson quietly tells the world that the shooter's assets won't be on Steam until Monday. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2004 7:31 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: The PSP and GTA:SA delays
This week: Mafia 2 gets whacked, Half-Life 2 gets dated, and BloodRayne gets naked--in Playboy, no less. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2004 7:05 pm GMT
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Phase two of CS: Source beta begins, Half-Life 2 preload August 19
Buyers of Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and the ATI/Half-Life 2 bundle join the beta as Gabe Newell informs public that assets are en route. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2004 3:28 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 dialogue reported leaked
Unconfirmed reports say a file containing all of the upcoming shooter's script was accidentally released with the Counter-Strike: Source beta. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2004 11:43 pm GMT
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Confirmed: Half-Life 2 preloads start next week
Valve's Doug Lombardi confirms assets for the long-delayed shooter will be loaded onto the developer's Steam service next week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2004 6:30 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike: Source beta begins
[UPDATE] Participants in Valve's cyber café program have begun testing Half-Life 2's multiplayer; Condition Zero owners get it later in August. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2004 1:40 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 preloads a week away?
Forum posts from Valve head Gabe Newell say the first phase of releasing the long-delayed shooter will begin on August 17. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2004 9:48 pm GMT
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Spot On: Inside G-Phoria
When is an awards show not just about the awards? When Anna Nicole Smith, Jenna Jameson, and Carmen Electra soak up the spotlight and Mechner, Zeschuk, and Rubin wait in the wings. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2004 10:02 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: KOTOR II coming by Christmas and Doom 3 shipping July 31
This week: The Beyond Good & Evil trilogy, the Nintendo Gyroid, and the obligatory Half-Life 2 rumor. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2004 2:13 am GMT
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VU Games quarterly revenues slide
Company tags 2004 as "transition year"; plans to break in new management team. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2004 10:43 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: The Matrix on Xbox Next and the ATI/Doom 3 deal
This week: G-funk in GTA: San Andreas and Half-Life 2 nears completion--again. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2004 1:32 am GMT
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More Half-Life 2 theft details emerge
British newspaper article sheds new light on gaming's most notorious code heist. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2004 9:11 pm GMT
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Valve to shut down WON servers
All online portions of Valve's games to be centralized on Steam service; will force upgrade of Counter-Strike to 1.6. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2004 11:47 pm GMT
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Los Angeles cracks down on game cafes
City Council restricts minors' access to an eight-and-a-half hour cybercafe window with a tough curfew. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2004 12:36 am GMT
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Counter-Strike: Source beta coming soon
Valve to offer Cybercafé subscribers and Condition Zero owners first crack at Half-Life 2 multiplay. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2004 1:24 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 going gold in August...probably
Valve head honcho Gabe Newell tentatively sets the PC shooter's production start date, divulges some details. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2004 9:15 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 voice cast revealed
Robert Guillaume, Lou Gossett, Jr., Robert Culp, and Star Trek's Michelle Forbes will lend their talents to the PC shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2004 4:04 am GMT
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Global Gaming League kicks off 2004 tournament
Seven-month season to dish out over $75,000 for nine games; Web site introduces new feedback and challenging systems. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2004 12:26 am GMT
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Valve announces Half-Life 2 code theft arrests
Developer of the much-anticipated and delayed shooter sequel reveals that an international wave of arrests have been made. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2004 8:51 pm GMT
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E3 Sneak Peeks: Inside the top games, including Half-Life 2
Jade Empire, Prince of Persia 2, and Half-Life 2 creators talk about the secret sauce behind their upcoming games. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2004 6:35 pm GMT
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Newell demos Source-based Counter-Strike
Valve founder says reworked versions of all original Half-Life content will be available when Half-Life 2 ships "this summer." First footage inside. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2004 5:33 am GMT
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Rumor Control: No GTA at E3 and no Half-Life 2 in '04
Microsoft buying BioWare and Brat and CDV's war of words over BREED are also among this week's items. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2004 1:54 am GMT
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Microsoft confirms Xbox price drop
Microsoft knocks $30 off the price of an Xbox console and announces reduced prices for several games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2004 2:53 pm GMT
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Free Softimage software for Half-Life 2
Softimage will demonstrate and release a free version of its 3D nonlinear production environment software for Half-Life 2 at GDC this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2004 3:01 pm GMT
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Valve conducts Half-Life 2 survey
Steam queries more than half a million users about their hardware configurations to "tune" its upcoming shooter. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2004 1:20 am GMT
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Rumor Control: MIA Xbox Half-Life 2 and "The Gamer's Virus"
[UPDATE] PSP prototypes, Pokemon patches, and another Xbox price-cut round out the week's whisperings. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2004 3:20 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 due "this summer"
Valve spokesman says gamers will have to hold out a little longer for the trouble-plagued shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2004 8:18 pm GMT
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Arkane Studios licenses Half-Life 2 engine
Valve confirms Arkane Studios as the second announced company to license its Source engine technology. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2004 3:15 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Half-Life 2, Xbox 2, PSP
[UPDATE] Pirated games, 65 nanometer processors, and RAM upgrades, oh my! Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2004 4:12 am GMT
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New Counter-Strike update locked-'n'-loaded
Latest patch from Valve will be available on Steam tomorrow morning. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2004 1:26 am GMT
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Valve builds up Steam
Half-Life 2 developer partnering with Limelight Networks to upgrade its online delivery service. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2004 2:16 am GMT
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Cyber X Games cancels Counter-Strike tournament
[UPDATE] Technical problems cause event organizers to scrap their previously announced $160,000 BYOC competition. Valve denies Steam problems were the cause. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2004 1:11 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 dev kit definitely coming soon
[UPDATE] The SDK for the eagerly awaited title will ship out in the next "few weeks." Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2004 10:39 pm GMT
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New maps for Xbox Counter-Strike
Microsoft and Valve announce the Xbox Live release of two new maps for Counter-Strike. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2003 4:49 pm GMT
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LEDZone, Pt 4: Namco's new business model put to the test
How Namco's Tetsuo Tsuchiya hopes to use a unique value proposition, and licensing, to differentiate and grow the LEDZone concept. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2003 9:49 pm GMT
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Cyber X Games plans all-female frag-fests
Microsoft to sponsor all-women Quake III and Counter-Strike matches at this year's CES, some of the first of their kind. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2003 10:19 pm GMT
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LEDZone, Pt. 3: Attracting the Japanese gamer
How do you get gamers brought up on consoles to give PC gaming a whirl? First you make them comfortable, then you make it easy on the wallet, then you bring in the girls. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2003 10:33 pm GMT
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LEDZone, Pt. 2: Namco woos Valve
What's Namco doing with the Counter-Strike license in Japan? In this instance, it was a recipe of one part piracy, one part Soul Calibur. Part 2 will explain all. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2003 7:31 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike goes gold
Eagerly awaited console version of popular PC multiplayer shooter set to ship on November 18. Could add to record-breaking Xbox Live numbers. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2003 11:25 pm GMT
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ATI offers bonus to Half-Life 2 bundle-buyers
Graphics company offers Radeon-card purchasers classic Valve shooters until the Half-Life sequel ships. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2003 9:14 pm GMT
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Games: Just what the doctor ordered
Quebec researchers use Half-Life, Unreal Tournament to help treat phobias. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2003 7:20 pm GMT
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Vivendi refuses offer for VU Games
Mystery suitor plunks down $700-900 million in cash for Half-Life 2 publisher, Vivendi turns it down. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2003 10:10 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 theft affects more than Valve
Stolen Half-Life 2 code checks out as the real thing. Security expert calls it a "serious hack" with broad implication for gamers. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2003 2:00 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 delayed until April 2004
[UPDATE] Publisher Vivendi Universal blames code leak for delay. Valve still "assessing the effects." Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2003 5:59 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 source leaked
Gabe Newell confirms that the Valve network was hacked. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2003 11:05 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 Q&A
We corner Valve's Gabe Newell in an Alcatraz prison cell for the latest news on the game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2003 10:07 pm GMT
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ATI's next step
The graphics company announces faster versions of its cards and a deal that will bundle Half-Life 2 with the new cards. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2003 11:14 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 delay reconfirmed
Following earlier indications from Half-Life 2's publisher, Valve says the game will not make a September 30 ship date. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2003 8:30 pm GMT
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Valve's Counter-Strike v1.6 available
Following the release of the base version of the Steam installer, C.S. v1.6 Steam installer is now available, but a CD-key is required. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2003 1:47 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 hands-on benchmarks
Hands-on time with Valve's Half-Life 2 performance test provides more detail on the game's DX9 features and how ATI and Nvidia cards compare. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2003 3:50 am GMT
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Nvidia's Half-Life 2 comments
The graphics card maker responds to Valve's unfavorable characterization of Nvidia cards' DirectX 9 performance. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2003 1:30 am GMT
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Valve talks Half-Life 2 performance
Gabe Newell discusses the benchmark mode in Half-Life 2 and provides numbers hinting at how ATI and Nvidia cards will perform in the game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2003 3:24 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 praised by Microsoft
Microsoft hails Half-Life 2 as a new benchmark for the types of games that can be delivered on the Windows platform. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2003 4:36 pm GMT
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Steam update from Valve
Half-Life 2 developer Valve Software closes books on its Steam beta, says full version will be released next week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2003 1:42 am GMT
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Ubi grabs ECTS Awards
French publisher Ubi Soft wins several awards at the UK-based game show. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2003 9:48 pm GMT
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Steam's future
Valve's Erik Johnson comments on the future for the company's download service, after the end of the free beta. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2003 9:31 pm GMT
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US World Cyber Games champs announced
The winners of the recent US finals event will head to a world finals event in Korea this October. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2003 1:26 am GMT
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Ultimate Arena adds Counter-Strike
Ultimate Arena announces that Counter-Strike can now be played for cash prizes by its users. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2003 2:14 pm GMT
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Valve to show Half-Life 2 at ECTS
Valve and VU Games UK announce that Half-Life 2 will be shown for the first time in Europe at ECTS later this month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2003 1:14 pm GMT
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Valve's plans for Steam
A new direct-feed segment of the E3 Half-Life 2 demonstration is released, and Valve comments on its plans for the Steam download service. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2003 12:25 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 delayed
Vivendi Universal says that Valve is now scheduled to complete the game in time for the holidays. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2003 12:09 am GMT
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Gamers documentary now on DVD
The feature-length documentary that follows two Counter-Strike clans' preparations for the 2002 Summer CPL competition can now be ordered online. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2003 12:53 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 antialiasing compatibility issues
Valve's Gabe Newells speaks out about why Half-Life 2 will display visual anomalies with certain antialiasing settings enabled. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2003 12:48 am GMT
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Gamers documentary to debut at CPL
A feature-length documentary focused on competitive gaming will be first shown at the CPL Championships next week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2003 12:25 am GMT
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Counter-Strike 1.6 available again
Version 1.6 of Counter-Strike is once again available via Valve's Steam content-delivery application. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2003 1:03 pm GMT
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Valve shopping for Half-Life movie
A Variety report says that Valve is willing to make a Half-Life movie to broaden the franchise's audience. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2003 7:33 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike-branded headset available
Plantronics makes available a USB voice headset featuring the Counter-Strike brand. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2003 1:10 am GMT
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Half-Life 2 reconfirmed for the Xbox
VU Games reaffirms that Valve has an Xbox version of the high-profile action game in the works. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2003 11:15 pm GMT
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No Half-Life 2 for Xbox?
Recent reports suggest that Valve Software's first-person sequel won't be coming to the Xbox console as previously announced. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2003 3:13 pm GMT
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Official Half-Life 2 forum launched
Sierra launches an official forum dedicated to Valve Software's upcoming first-person action sequel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2003 12:55 pm GMT
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Day of Defeat ships
Activision and Valve announce that their multiplayer WWII first-person action game has shipped to stores in North America. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2003 4:44 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 update
The upcoming sequel to Valve's 1998 action game will be released this September. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2003 1:40 am GMT
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Day of Defeat goes gold
Activision's retail version of the WWII-themed multiplayer shooter from Valve is ready to ship next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2003 7:24 pm GMT
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Half-Life 2 to appear at E3
Valve reveals that the sequel to the popular action game will make its first public appearance at E3 next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2003 7:28 pm GMT
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Valve signs with Activision, exclusive Day of Defeat screens
Valve enters into a partnership that grants Activision exclusive worldwide publishing rights to Day of Defeat and other upcoming games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2003 2:14 pm GMT
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Namco to run new edition of Half-Life: Counter-Strike in LAN arcade
Namco brings the popular tactical first-person shooter to arcades. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2003 7:41 pm GMT
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UCGA tournament qualifiers starting soon
Qualifying rounds for the World Cyber Games will start soon at CompUSA stores across the country. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2003 12:53 am GMT
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Counter-Strike 1.6 released
Valve makes the latest version of its popular shooter available via its Steam download client. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2003 3:29 am GMT
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Allied Assault overtakes Diablo II
EA's World War II shooter climbs to second place behind Counter-Strike in iGames' latest list of most popular multiplayer games. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2002 10:53 pm GMT
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Counter-Strike still the top multiplayer game
The Half-Life-powered shooter holds on to number one in iGames' latest list of most popular multiplayer games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2002 4:04 am GMT
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Half-Life ban lifted
Singapore's government recants the ruling it made last week and allows the sale of the first-person shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2000 1:46 am GMT
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Web Studio Embraces Half-Life
Sierra Home adds Half-Life art work to its new Web page creation tool, Web Studio. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 1999 12:45 am GMT
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Team Fortress Classic
Half-Life players with a taste for the Quake teamplay mod will soon get a free fix with new add-on. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 1999 10:47 pm GMT
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Team Fortress Full Speed Ahead
Sierra Studios and Valve will be shipping Team Fortress 2 as a Half-Life expansion pack later in the year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 1998 9:47 pm GMT


