It won't be much longer until a few lucky gamers will get a chance to try out an early version of the "Steam Box"--Valve's foray into TV-connected hardware. According to Valve head Gabe Newell, the company plans on "giving out some prototypes to customers to get their reactions in the next three to four months."
Assuming Valve Time doesn't strike, of course.
The previously PlayStation 3-only Retro/Grade is coming to PC on March 20. The game treats your spaceship's shots like musical notes as time moves backwards, making you "un-fire" the shots to the music to avoid ripping apart space-time. In other words, it's a clever rhythm gaming device.
After a troubled launch that resulted in the game being pulled from Steam, The War Z is back on Steam today. A notice states that Hammerpoint Interactive collaborated with Valve to address community feedback and make the title available worldwide.
Arma 3 is set to launch its Alpha test on March 5 for those who pre-ordered the game. You'll be able to play four single-player showcase missions, two multiplayer scenarios, and tinker with the scenario editor and modding.
You ruined everything, idiot. Uninstall Dota 2 now. Then take your hard drive out and beat yourself around the face and genitals with it. Then kill yourself. In real life. Or, pop up a player-written skill build and guide for your character in-game, pick up a few tips, and turn to bravely to face the terrifying and thrilling challenges of Dota.
Having already made its way to the PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Arcade, and PC, indie developer Vblank Entertainment's Retro City Rampage is poised to release for Nintendo's WiiWare service on February 28. This means the game will also be playable on Wii U through the Wii eShop in Wii Mode. Additionally, a prototype version of the game, called ROM City Rampage (which is playable in the in-game arcade) will be included in this release. The additional content will also hit the PC Steam port of the game via a free, automatic update.
Arma 3 will be exclusive to Steam, according to project lead Joris-Jan van't Land. He says that the goal as set by the Bohemia Interactive CEO is to release the game in 2013, and feels that "without going Steam-exclusive, we would not be able to release Arma 3 in 2013."
After a lengthy beta period, Valve has finally launched Steam for Linux officially. The client can be downloaded here. To coincide with the official launch of the service, all Linux games sold through Steam have been discounted, including Serious Sam 3: BFE, World of Goo, FTL, Trine 2, Bastion, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and more. Who knew Linux had so many games?
Double Fine's Brutal Legend is coming to PC on February 26. It costs $14.99 for a pre-order, a 25% discount off the launch price, and those who plunk down some money early will get access to a few bonuses to boot.
The long-awaited tool kit for Rage is coming today, id Software has announced. The whopping 35 GB of mod kit includes idStudio, tutorials, and a variety of game maps and assets to get you started making your own content for the 2011 title.
The psychedelic PlayStation 3 game Dyad is making the trip to Steam, and aiming to release in March. It will be available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Team Fortress 2 has been a test bed for Valve's ideas, one of which was to let users create their own in-game items. This has turned into a lucrative marketplace, in which some item creators have made a killing making items for virtual killing.
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XSEED is quickly becoming a favorite of Japanese game fans, having already released several games that might not have otherwise made the trip overseas. Today the company announced five more games coming stateside, including Killer is Dead from Grasshopper Manufacture.
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As Microsoft and Sony prepare new consoles and Valve plans its Steam Box (or boxes), it seems everyone is preparing for the three to go head-to-head. Everyone except Valve boss Gabe Newell, at least, who seems unperturbed by either console and more concerned with Apple's movements in the market.
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Steam Greenlight continues to plug ahead with more games vying to become breakout stars, but Valve has tweaked some things under the hood to make for a smoother experience as well. A new update includes options to make it easier for users to keep an eye on the games they're interested in, and more detailed stat information for developers.
"Word on the strizz is that Valve is working on drivers for Linux, so that these games will play."
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