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PC edition of the game requires Steam authentication, Gearbox reveals
Read More »Borderlands 2 PC using Steamworks
2K Games has announced that all editions of Borderlands 2 on PC will rely on Valve’s Steamworks suite. Developer Gearbox will be using Steamworks’ capabilities for multiplayer matchmaking, Steam Cloud storage, achievements, auto-patching, releasing DLC, and more. Valve’s service also works effectively as a simple DRM system for the game. …
Read More »Valve: Xbox Live restrictions should be relaxed
Microsoft customers and developers will benefit from Steam integration, says Newell
Read More »Newell: e-Sports service to go beyond Dota 2
Steamworks and future games to integrate â??Valve TVâ?? tech
Read More »Valve: We’ll ensure Steam doesn’t flood
But the firm says it won't tighten submission standards, and calls for more indies
Read More »Steam dev revenue split ‘flexible but fair’
Valve explains its supple royalty system, and examines the platform's astounding growth
Read More »Valve on Steam
The astoundingly popular digital platform has revolutionised the PC industry, but how? And what next?
Read More »GDC11: Valve’s new Steam security
Steam Guard to offer platform users 'greatly increased account security'
Read More »E3 2010: Portal 2 offers cross-platform play
If Valve gets its way, PS3 owners will be able to take Portal 2 online and play with PC and Mac owners. VG247 quotes developer Eric Johnson as saying that cross platform compatibility is something the team is gunning for”, with Mike Dunkle adding: The plan is you will be …
Read More »SONY: Valve connects Steam to PS3
One of the biggest surprises of the Sony E3 press briefing today wasn’t new hardware – it was the appearance of one of the firm’s most outspoken critics on stage embracing PS3. That critic? Valve boss Gabe Newell, who has repeated criticised Sony’s hardware and strategy in recent years. But …
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