Topic: valve corporation
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Valve Joins the Console Market
Valve's new Steam Machine aims to combine the extensive PC gaming library with the plug-and-play ease of consoles, targeting competition with Sony and Microsoft. Unlike the failed 2015 version that relied on Linux, this system uses Proton technology to seamlessly run Windows games, ensuring broad...
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Half-Life 3 Rumors Are Back—Here's Why
Valve has not announced Half-Life 3 in over two decades, instead focusing on Steam and releasing the VR title Half-Life: Alyx, though speculation about a sequel persists. Recent hints, such as Steam listings, social media posts, and datamined codenames like HLX, fuel fan theories about a potentia...
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Is Half-Life 3 Finally Being Announced?
Persistent rumors of Half-Life 3 have reignited intense speculation in the gaming community, fueled by credible evidence and insider hints suggesting a potential announcement in 2025. Recent clues include cryptic messages from the G-Man voice actor, Valve's new hardware launch without accompanyin...
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Valve's Steam Machine Takes on Xbox and PlayStation
Valve is launching a new Steam Machine in early 2026, designed as a powerful console to compete with Xbox and PlayStation and bridge PC and living room gaming. The device runs on SteamOS with AMD graphics, supports 4K gaming at 60fps, and includes a verification system to ensure game compatibilit...
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Valve's Steam Machines Are Back: Everything You Need to Know
Valve has revived its Steam Machines living room gaming strategy, building on the success of the Steam Deck to introduce a new ecosystem including a console, controller, and VR headset. The original Steam Machines launched unsuccessfully in 2015, but Valve persisted and used the Steam Deck's tech...
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Steam Machine Unveiled: Price, Specs, and Release Date Revealed
Valve is launching the Steam Machine, a new console-like device for living room gaming that runs on SteamOS and provides access to a user's full Steam library. The Steam Machine boasts six times the power of the Steam Deck, with high-end AMD hardware and storage options, aiming for 4K resolution ...
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Save 20% on the Steam Deck LCD for a Limited Time
Valve is offering a 20% discount on the Steam Deck LCD, reducing the 256GB model's price to $319.20 until October 6th. Despite being nearly four years old, the Steam Deck LCD provides reliable performance, strong power efficiency, and a streamlined SteamOS experience. The discounted LCD model off...
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Valve's New VR Streaming Works With Any Headset
Valve's Steam Frame headset introduces foveated streaming, which reduces latency and bandwidth by adjusting image quality based on the user's gaze, maintaining high resolution where they look. The technology utilizes specialized hardware, including a wireless streaming adapter and eye-tracking ca...
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Dbrand's Steam Deck Gets a Portal Companion Cube Skin
Dbrand is releasing a limited edition Companion Cube skin for Valve's Steam Machine, blending nostalgic Portal design with modern hardware aesthetics and scheduled for a 2026 launch. The skin is an external shell that attaches seamlessly without blocking air intakes or exhaust, ensuring optimal t...
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Steam to End Support for 32-bit Windows as Usage Declines
Valve will end support for all 32-bit Windows versions of Steam starting January 1, 2026, aligning with industry trends toward 64-bit systems. After this date, 32-bit installations will no longer receive updates or security patches, and Valve will not provide technical support for these systems. ...
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Steam Frame: Dual-Side Speakers for Immersive Vibration Cancellation
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset integrates dual audio drivers into the head strap for clear sound and uses their opposing orientation to cancel vibrations, which enhances tracking accuracy by preventing interference from audio feedback. The headset's modular design allows users to potentially repl...
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