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PC
Steam adds wishlist categories and cross-region giftingSteam adds wishlist categories and cross-region gifting
byDiego Argüello
Jul 23, 2026
1 Min Read
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Business
Valve is making it easier to build your own Steam MachineValve is making it easier to build your own Steam Machine
byChris Kerr
Jun 23, 2026
1 Min Read
A photo of the Steam Machine.
PC
Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model
Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model
Jun 22, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards
Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards
Jun 10, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A photo of the Steam Controller by the Game Developer Podcast logo.
PC
We tested the Steam Controller
We tested the Steam Controller
May 1, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
A photograph of the Steam Controller.
PC
'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one
'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one
Apr 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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PC
The Steam Controller will retail for $99
The Steam Controller will retail for $99
Apr 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Valve argues mystery boxes are 'widely used' in the tangible world
Valve argues mystery boxes are 'widely used' in the tangible world
Mar 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Valve says 5,863 titles earned over $100,000 on Steam in 2025
Valve says 5,863 titles earned over $100,000 on Steam in 2025
Mar 11, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Steam Machine pricing and shipping details delayed due to RAM shortage
Steam Machine pricing and shipping details delayed due to RAM shortage
Feb 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Valve faces lawsuit over developer commissions on Steam
Valve faces lawsuit over developer commissions on Steam
Jan 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Valve tweaks and clarifies AI disclosure rules for Steam
Valve tweaks and clarifies AI disclosure rules for Steam
Jan 16, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
A photo of a Steam Machine the size of a Black cube.
PC
Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve
Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve
Jan 13, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is the Steam Awards' 2025 Game of the Year
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the Steam Awards' 2025 Game of the Year
Jan 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Update: Santa Ragione facing closure after Horses banned from Steam
Update: Santa Ragione facing closure after Horses banned from Steam
Nov 25, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The cube-looking Steam Machine sits on a plain background
Business
Valve's Steam Machine pricing will take after PCs, not consoles
Valve's Steam Machine pricing will take after PCs, not consoles
Nov 25, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A laptop with the Steam logo on it.
PC
Valve will soon support Android games on Steam
Valve will soon support Android games on Steam
Nov 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A Steam Frame, Steam Machine, Steam Deck, and Steam Controller.
PC
Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device
Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device
Nov 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
The Steam logo on a laptop.
PC
Valve rolls out new streamlined Steam storefront with enhanced search tools
Valve rolls out new streamlined Steam storefront with enhanced search tools
Sep 24, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Steam, Discord, Twitch, and Reddit CEOs called to appear in Congress after Charlie Kirk shooting
Steam, Discord, Twitch, and Reddit CEOs called to appear in Congress after Charlie Kirk shooting
Sep 18, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
The Steam logo in white overlaid on a rolling list of discounts
Business
Valve just made it easier for Steam devs to assess the impact of discounts
Valve just made it easier for Steam devs to assess the impact of discounts
Sep 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
You now need a credit card to access mature content on Steam in the UK
You now need a credit card to access mature content on Steam in the UK
Sep 1, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Marketing
Steam defaults to language-specific review scores to provide 'a better indication of user sentiment'
Steam defaults to language-specific review scores to provide 'a better indication of user sentiment'
Aug 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
Aug 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms
Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms
Aug 4, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
The IGDA calls wave of adult game delistings a form of 'creative suppression'
The IGDA calls wave of adult game delistings a form of 'creative suppression'
Jul 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Nearly 8,000 games on Steam disclose GenAI use
Report: Nearly 8,000 games on Steam disclose GenAI use
Jul 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
The Steam logo next to accessibility imagery
PC
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Apr 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Screenshot of 2025's Monster Hunter Wilds.
Business
Monster Hunter Wilds opens to 1.3 million PC players
Monster Hunter Wilds opens to 1.3 million PC players
Feb 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor
Logo for the Steam marketplace.
Business
Steam updates Daily Deal program with more metrics
Steam updates Daily Deal program with more metrics
Feb 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

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