Team Fortress 2 'top secret' project in the works for 2012
Valve is continuing to update Team Fortress 2, promising "something brand new for 2012" that "isn't a hat" and "isn't a map."
READ MORE >Steam for Mobile app now in beta on Android, iOS
Valve's Steam service has just expanded to iOS and Android devices. The newly-released Steam Mobile app will allow gamers to chat with Steam friends, browse community groups, read the latest gaming news, and more.
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see all 123 commentsBest of 2011 Runner-Up: Portal 2
This week Shacknews finally reveals its top five games of 2011. Today we announce our first runner-up, Valve's Portal 2. Tomorrow, our Game of the Year for 2011 will finally be revealed.
READ MORE >"My thoughts exactly, this is a pretty ridiculous overkill way to do it. We're closing in on ..."
see all 80 commentsTeam Fortress 2-inspired headgear coming to Saints Row: The Third
Today, THQ has announced that Team Fortress 2-inspired head ware is coming to the PC version of Saints Row: The Third.
READ MORE >"How cool would it be if they had the full on TF2 chars in? Well at least the Soldier, Heavy, ..."
see all 8 commentsSteam touts 2011 sales, 40 million accounts
Valve announced a set of impressive 2011 stats today, including its seventh straight year of increased sales, five million simultaneous users, and more.
READ MORE >"Not only thta, it does the same with singleplayer games which is :|"
see all 54 commentsVGA 2011 'potential acceptance speeches' from Drake, Wheatley revealed
Here are a few of the "acceptance speeches" from the VGAs that couldn't make it into the program--from those that didn't win "Best Character"
READ MORE >"Its more hideous in person. It looks like it was made by playskool."
see all 4 commentsHumble Bundle Steam Key minimum increased to battle un-humble gamers
A few un-humble folks have taken it upon themselves to purchase the latest Humble Indie Bundle for one penny, in an attempt to increase their odds of winning prizes during Valve's current raffle promotion.
READ MORE >"I don't know how you can't afford a dollar but still have a computer and Internet connection."
see all 15 commentsTeam Fortress 2 celebrating Australian Christmas tomorrow
Valve's Australian Christmas celebrations will begin tomorrow in Team Fortress 2, with a new map, new steampunk toys from Dr. Grordbort for the Engineer and Pyro, and more.
READ MORE >"NM on my other post, just read the TF2 wiki on their "Old Nick"...thought article writer was ..."
see all 12 commentsValve teases 'something with a three in it'
Valve boss Gabe Newell has teased "something with a three in it," but various hints over the weekend suggest a new Valve ARG is in the works.
READ MORE >"ditto, and my prediction is Left 4 Dead 3 will be the announcement"
see all 191 commentsDefense Grid getting GLaDOS-infused DLC December 7
Defense Grid is getting its first full story expansion next week, titled "You Monster." It features GLaDOS from the Portal series, and will cost $5 on Steam and Xbox Live Marketplace.
READ MORE >"Not a big fan of tower defense game, but that just made me want it lol"
see all 25 commentsRumor: Valve employee wears Half-Life 3 shirt
A Uber Entertainment's Chandana Ekanayake spotted a Valve employee wearing a Half-Life 3 t-shirt at an industry event, and snapped a photo to show the world.
READ MORE >"Does anyone really believe anything from Valve nowadays? They rarely live up to their promises, ..."
see all 86 commentsShack PSA: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive closed beta has begun
The closed beta for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has begun, offering select PC players a chance to try a small piece of the upcoming multiplayer-focused title.
READ MORE >"It's not going to be $60 as it's an Arcade title, maximum you're looking at is about $15-20"
see all 15 commentsCounter-Strike: GO closed beta starts November 30
Valve has announced that the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta will begin for current key-holders on November 30, with more waves and an open beta rolling out later.
READ MORE >"Let me see, YOU are not playing CS therefore no one else should be? Got it."
see all 52 commentsSteam hack goes beyond forums, Valve reveals
A letter from Valve boss Gabe Newell has revealed that an investigation into the "intrusion" that "defaced" the Steam forums on Sunday, November 6, was worse than the company originally believed.
READ MORE >"since i re-installed SC so much, i just use that as my password"
see all 61 commentsReport: Steam Users' forums hacked
The Steam Users' forums were reportedly hacked over the weekend, and are currently down for maintenance.
READ MORE >"God damnit now I'm going to have to change my password again just out of paranoia"
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"It's a fine game. Its departure from traditional team fortress style is only half welcome, though."
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