Steamworks

Steam lightens its restrictions on games using AI content

The new policies will require checks that AI content is not being used illegally in games and include a report system for games that somehow get by checks.

Valve is hosting a Steam Deck developer presentation and Q&A next week

In an effort to further aid in onboarding developers for the launch of its upcoming Steam Deck, Valve is hosting a special presentation on Steamworks.

Valve Could Be Starting to Crack Down on Steam Keys for Developers

A post on the internal Steamworks group shows the company is looking closely at keys requested in comparison to Steam sales of the game.

DiRT 3 leaves Games for Windows Live in the dust for Steamworks

Those who own the Games for Windows Live version of DiRT 3 will now be able to access the game from their Steam library.

Toy Soldiers now available without Games for Windows Live

Games for Windows Live seems, thankfully, to be on its last legs. Most games with Microsoft's system nowadays are straightforward ports from Xbox 360, using GFWL to directly replace identical Xbox Live functionality. One such port, Signal Studios' tower defense Toy Soldiers, now delightfully gives you the option to play a new version using Valve's superior Steamworks, or to stick with the old GFWL one.

Borderlands 2 PC uses Steamworks

The PC edition Borderlands 2 will use Valve's Steamworks suite as its DRM. Gearbox's shooter RPG will pack Steamworks features including multiplayer matchmaking, Steam Cloud storage, achievements, auto-updating, downloadable content, "and more."

Steam Trading officially launches

Steam's snazzy interface for trading games and in-game items has come out of public testing and officially launched, letting you swap hats for games and all that jazz.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 uses Steamworks

While EA and Valve continue their Origin-related scuffle, Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 3 will use Steamworks.

Valve boss talks about Dota 2 formation, Steam on PS3

Valve boss Gabe Newell talks about how the company adopted Dota 2 with enthusiasm, their role interacting with the community, and the Portal 2 DLC proving the worth of Steamworks.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim uses Steamworks on PC

The PC edition of Skyrim will use Steamworks, Bethesda has confirmed. It was to be expected, really, as the last few games it published have used Valve's Steam-based tools.