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Shack Snack: May 21, 2014

By Steven Wong, May 21, 2014 6:00pm PDT

End your day with a Shack Snack, a short recap of they day's big stories. It's like a CliffsNotes for video games! If you enjoy, don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube.

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"You really need like 6 months to a year to get it down and understand how to be natural and stuff."

- LoioshDwaggie see all 19 comments

Steam in-home streaming open to all PC users

By Ozzie Mejia, May 21, 2014 2:30pm PDT

Steam's in-home streaming feature has exited beta and is now available to all users. This allows users to remotely install, launch, and play games between two Steam-connected computers on the same home wireless network.

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"Oh there's some lag, but it varies from game to game. The two PC's I use are connected to a ..."

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The Stanley Parable Announcer Pack adds dry British humour to Dota 2

By Ozzie Mejia, May 15, 2014 10:00am PDT

Valve is adding some sardonic British wit to its announcer roster with The Stanley Parable Dota Announcer Pack, which introduces The Stanley Parable's droll and sarcastic Narrator's unique take on the action.

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"Stanley knew he was support yet Stanley took the kill for himself anyways much to the dismay of ..."

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Earth: Year 2066 pulled from Steam over 'dishonest' marketing

By Steve Watts, May 06, 2014 10:00am PDT

Valve has had to pull an early access game from Steam that players said is broken and makes inaccurate claims. It's offering refunds through Monday, May 19.

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"Yeah, this one was particularly atrocious. From what I understand, the screenshot used in this ..."

- yukichigai see all 3 comments

Left 4 Dead: Survivors coming to Japanese arcades

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 30, 2014 12:00pm PDT

Popular zombie-killing shooter Left 4 Dead is becoming an arcade in Japan. While details are scant for now, the collaboration is the second between...

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Dota 2 getting Spring Cleaning update next week

By Ozzie Mejia, Apr 26, 2014 10:00am PDT

Dota 2 is getting into the spring cleaning season with a new Spring Cleaning update, expected to drop alongside Gameplay Update 6.81 next week.

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How Dota 2 manipulates your behavior

By Steve Watts, Apr 23, 2014 7:30am PDT

Valve's resident psychologist Dr. Mike Ambinder explains how post-match questions subtly influence player behavior.

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"Are you usually a dick though? Because if you're normally a good team-mate anyway then this kind ..."

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Report: 37% of purchased Steam games are never played

By Steve Watts, Apr 16, 2014 11:00am PDT

A study of Steam community members' playing history reveals that an estimated 37% of games are owned but not played.

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"/* hope it's alright to write it on my native language */ Да, я прекрасно ..."

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Dota 2: The International's fourth year begins July 18

By Ozzie Mejia, Apr 01, 2014 11:30am PDT

Dota 2: The International will return for its fourth year and will run from July 18-21 at the Key Arena in Seattle, WA.

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Valve's Michael Abrash exits company to join Oculus

By Ozzie Mejia, Mar 28, 2014 4:15pm PDT

Michael Abrash was previously known as one of the faces of Valve's VR initiative, having most recently spoken about the potential of VR tech during January's Steam Developer Days. Today, Abrash has announced his depature from Valve, having joined the team at Oculus VR as its...

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"In this case I think Facebook just equals lots of $$$. Sure they could ruin the tech and use it ..."

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A better look at the updated Steam Controller

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 14, 2014 12:30pm PDT

With Game Developers Conference around the corner, Valve has offered a better look at the updated controller.

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"Right, I understand that, I just wonder how many people there are who would care to do that."

- Herman Toothrot see all 22 comments

Portal board game coming from Cryptozoic, here's how it works

By Steve Watts, Mar 05, 2014 3:00pm PST

Portal is being adapted into a board game with the cooperation of Cryptozoic, and now we have a better idea of just how it will work.

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"Cryptozoic makes the walking dead best defense board game and that's pretty fun. Roommate's and ..."

- k1ld0r see all 12 comments

Source 2 engine driven by focus on user-generated content

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 04, 2014 6:30pm PST

Source 2, an engine Valve has confirmed in 2012 and has--in typical Valve fashion--spoken nothing of since. A new Reddit AMA with Valve's Gabe Newell gives us at least some insight into what's happening.

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"i'm sure there are many who've already worked out their own visions of how the story could end!"

- aurealis see all 33 comments

Steam Family Sharing now out of beta

By Ozzie Mejia, Mar 01, 2014 11:00am PST

Valve is ready to bring families (or ten really close friends) a lot closer together, as the company has brought its Family Sharing program out of beta.

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"I somehow missed this in the FAQ. I agree that this limitation makes the whole system way less ..."

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Counter-Strike: GO 'Operation Phoenix' rises for $3

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 21, 2014 9:45am PST

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's Operation Phoenix offers eight community-made maps, 13 new weapon finishes, and an in-game coin to help track your competitive stats. It'll run through June 4 for $2.99.

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