27 Jan 2026
Valve faces $900M lawsuit in the UK over alleged price overcharging on its platform.
Valve has been sued for £656M by an activist in the UK, who claims Steam's practices are anti-competitive.
Valve is sued in the UK for £656m over Steam's pricing practices, alleging dominance abuse and restrictive terms for publishers. Impact expected by 2024.
26 Jan 2026
Valve faces a £656m class action from 14 million consumers over alleged overcharges on Steam, certified by the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Valve updates Steam client: improves controller support, including Nintendo Switch 2. Introduces new features and fixes game issues.
More PC games launch without Steam's help as developers seek control and higher profits.
17 Jan 2026
Valve updates Steam's AI disclosure form for developers, focusing on player-consumed content. Developers must ensure safe AI use.
07 Jan 2026
Epic vs. Steam: The debate on AI disclosure in games reflects tech ethics and consumer rights.
06 Jan 2026
Steam's concurrent players reached 41.8 million on 2026-01-04, driven by popular games like Counter-Strike 2. Growth bolstered by console costs.
Windows 11 user base on Steam surged in December 2025, reaching 70.83%. The OS's growth outpaces Linux, as hardware and VR trends also shift.
27 Dec 2025
Steam, GOG, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox offer up to 90% discounts on game sales ending January 2026.
24 Dec 2025
Steam faces a widespread outage affecting game access and store operations on 2023-10-01. Users report issues across multiple platforms.
23 Dec 2025
Steam dominates PC gaming, impacting developer choices and pricing. Developers push for more competitive options.
22 Dec 2025
Valve ends 32-bit Steam client support on Windows 10, 11 in 2024, urging users to upgrade.
20 Dec 2025
Valve's Steam client shifts to 64-bit on Windows, phasing out 32-bit support by 2026. Impact minimal due to user base in newer systems.
19 Dec 2025
PC Gamer staff played 72 games on Steam in 2025, topping general users. Data covers 19 members' play habits and achievements.
12 Dec 2025
In 2025, Steam saw over 19,000 new games, but less than half received 10 user reviews each.
11 Dec 2025
Valve's Steam struggles with game discoverability, affecting indie developers. Discover how casual exposure and content creators influence purchases.
26 Nov 2025
Tim Sweeney challenges Steam's AI disclosures, claiming AI will be part of most future game development.
Steam games are becoming cheaper, with a median price drop since February 2023. PC building costs rise, impacting the Steam Machine's appeal.
25 Nov 2025
Steam games are trending cheaper with median prices under $20, revealing a changing market dynamic.
Valve opens the 2025 Steam Awards nominations with a streamlined process. Nominate eligible games by 2025-12-01 for the annual accolades.
13 Nov 2025
SteamFrame now supports Android games, aiding developers with easier transitions from Quest titles using ARM-native code.
Valve now supports Android games on Steam, enabling developers to bring mobile hits to the PC marketplace, impacting platforms like Google Play.
08 Nov 2025
Explore the hidden features and history of Steam in a new quiz, published on 2025-11-08, revealing surprising facts for avid users.
Rokky's CEO highlights how local platforms in China and other regions challenge Steam's dominance.
07 Nov 2025
A survey reports 72% of game developers view Steam as a monopoly, suggesting revenue reliance.
72% of developers see Steam as a monopoly in PC games, per a May 2025 survey. Shift to alternative storefronts for better control is expected.
01 Nov 2025
Explore game clients like Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox App for their unique offerings and benefits.
23 Oct 2025
Valve introduces a Steam calendar to track release dates of wishlisted games, aiding gamers in managing upcoming releases.
