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Tag: Valve

Steam Deck fumes
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Valve Says Not to Inhale Steam Deck Exhaust Fumes

By Arthur DamianDecember 13, 2023
The slate has been wiped clean in the transition over from CSGO to CS2, so you'll have to put in the work for that rank and MMR.
Video Games

Does Your CSGO Rank and MMR Carry Over to CS2?

By Alex BerryOctober 4, 2023
Counter Strike 2 Surprise Launches on Steam PC
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Counter-Strike 2 Surprise Launches on Steam

By Michael CripeSeptember 27, 2023
A New Nintendo console (maybe Switch 2) is reportedly targeting a second half of 2024 release date, with portable mode and cartridge slot.
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Microsoft Leak Reveals Company Wanted to Buy Nintendo, Valve

By Liam NolanSeptember 19, 2023
With games getting larger and larger every year, here are some tips for how to speed up your Steam downloads. This image is part of an article on how to play Steam VR games on Meta Quest 3.
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How to Speed Up Steam Downloads

By Chris McMullenAugust 3, 2023
Blizzard Games Heading to Steam Starting with Overwatch 2
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Blizzard Games Heading to Steam Starting with Overwatch 2

By Michael CripeJuly 19, 2023
Valve announces Counter-Strike 2 (C2), which will launch as a free upgrade to CS:GO in summer 2023, and a limited test begins today - gameplay mechanics smoke grenade world sub-tick video trailer
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Counter-Strike 2 Launches in Summer, Limited Test Begins Today

By John FrisciaMarch 22, 2023
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Anatomy

Why the Co-op in Portal 2 Was Harder to Make Than You Think

By JM8October 26, 2022
Half-Life: Alyx VR game design
Anatomy

How Half-Life: Alyx Pushed VR Immersion Forward with Hidden Tricks

By JM8January 4, 2022
Steam Deck delay delayed launch Valve supply chain materials shortage
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Steam Deck Launch Delayed by 2 Months Due to Materials Shortage

By John FrisciaNovember 10, 2021
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Anatomy

How Puzzles in Portal & Portal 2 Trick You into Being Smart – Anatomy

By JM8October 18, 2021
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Steam Deck Is Valve’s Portable Steam Machine, Launching in December

By Michael CripeJuly 15, 2021

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