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Valve has launched its Personal Calendar feature from Steam Labs, offering users a personalized list of recommended game releases. The calendar is generated based on a player's most played titles and suggests games released in the past month, week, and upcoming two months. Users can customize the number of recommendations and filter out owned or wishlisted games.
The 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos include 7 incremental games, 4 AI disclosures, and only one instance of…
Valve has released the list of the 50 most-played demos from the recent Steam Next Fest, highlighting the continued popularity of incremental games and co-op titles. Notably, games overtly utilizing generative AI were largely absent from the top-played list, with only four such titles appearing.
Epic Games CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policies "a political act"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's AI disclosure policy for Steam, labeling it a "political act" and "abhorrent." Sweeney argues that such policies force developers into making political statements that can be used by online mobs to target games and deprive them of revenue. He believes these disclosures are partisan and akin to mandatory political essays, contrasting it with Epic Games' more open approach to AI usage.
Steam's AI disclosures are akin to "forcing developers to list their voting history", says man who must hate seeing eggs virtue signal that they're free-range
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's new policy requiring developers to disclose the use of generative AI in their games. Sweeney argued that these disclosures are akin to forcing developers to reveal political affiliations and could be used against them by a 'hate mob.' The article counters that such transparency is necessary for consumers to make informed decisions, comparing it to age ratings and suggesting that businesses should adapt to consumer preferences.
A whole host of Steam PC games can now run locally on a jailbroken PlayStation 5, including Portal, Left 4 Dead 2, and…
A jailbroken PlayStation 5 can now run Steam PC games locally through projects like Playden, which utilizes a port of Wine for the console. This allows titles such as Portal and Left 4 Dead 2 to function, though the software is in early alpha and carries risks associated with jailbreaking and using third-party clients.
Valve adds CD-ROM support to Steam Frame kernel less than ten minutes after saying it would look into it
Valve has quickly added kernel-level support for CD-ROM drives to the Steam Deck after a user requested the feature to watch movies and install older games. A developer responded to the user's inquiry and implemented the change within minutes, suggesting official support may arrive in a future update.
Steam is broken: It's still up but some users can't log in
Numerous users are reporting issues logging into Steam, encountering a "loading user data" screen that prevents access to the platform. While SteamDB indicates the service is operational, Down Detector shows a surge in user reports. Some users have found temporary workarounds by running Steam as an administrator or by waiting patiently, with theories suggesting a connection to game purchases and downloads.
Steam "loading user data" error causing major issues – Valve's store is down for the second time in…
Steam is experiencing widespread outages due to a "loading user data" error, preventing many users from accessing games and the store. This is the second outage in a week, with the previous one occurring on October 21. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's recent AI disclosures.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's mandatory AI disclosure policy for Steam, calling it politically motivated and harmful to developers. He argues that Valve is creating an anti-AI environment and that this stance benefits Epic Games. Valve, however, states the policy is to understand the evolving landscape and risks associated with AI in game development.
"We've got to slow down," Wardogs developer admits after Season 2's rocky rollout
Bulkhead, the developer of Wardogs, has admitted to making significant mistakes with the rollout of Season 2, including an economy wipe that was too quickly erased by rapid leveling and a rushed content schedule. The team is now planning to slow down the pace of seasons and focus on fundamentals, with Season 3 targeting November 12 and introducing limited servers to address player progression concerns. The studio acknowledges that external pressures, including Steam's review algorithm, influenced their rushed decisions.
Vibe-coding final boss Tim Sweeney attacks Steam’s AI disclosure: ‘abhorrent’
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's AI disclosure policies on Steam, calling them 'abhorrent.' The article highlights Sweeney's stance against Valve's approach to artificial intelligence content on its platform.
I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component
Valve has announced that Steam's Personal Calendar feature, which suggests recently released and upcoming games based on user playtime profiles, has officially launched out of Steam Labs. The feature uses data from players with similar gaming habits to recommend titles users are likely to be interested in. This marks a broader effort by Valve to enhance Steam's discovery tools and algorithmic recommendations.
Steam's new Personal Calendar aims to solve game discovery without trapping you in a bubble
Valve has officially launched the Steam Personal Calendar, a new tool designed to improve game discovery on the platform. Developed through Steam Labs, the calendar aims to bridge the gap between popular and niche titles, offering personalized recommendations without creating a filter bubble.
The best thing Valve has added to Steam in years just graduated to "full feature"
Valve has officially launched its Personal Calendar feature on Steam, graduating it from beta. This tool aims to help users discover new games by showcasing upcoming releases algorithmically tailored to their play history and preferences, addressing the challenge of sifting through numerous daily releases.
Still mad at Valve for Steam's AI disclosures, Epic Games boss criticizes "forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's policy requiring developers to disclose the use of generative AI in their games on Steam. Sweeney called the policy "abhorrent" and a "Scarlet Letter," arguing it forces developers into making political statements that can be used against them by critics. The article highlights Sweeney's long-standing advocacy for generative AI in game development and contrasts Valve's approach with Epic's own embrace of the technology.
Steam Next Fest: Most-Played Demos So Far Include Fart Together, Emberville, ArcheAge Chronicles
Steam Next Fest has revealed its most-played demos so far, featuring a diverse range of titles including 'Fart Together,' 'Emberville,' and 'ArcheAge Chronicles.' The event, which showcases numerous game demos, runs through Monday, October 26.
Deadlock's City Never Sleeps characters ranked
This article ranks the new characters introduced in Deadlock's City Never Sleeps update from best to worst. The author evaluates each character based on their kits, in-game performance, lore, and interactions, ultimately placing Rat King at the top and Violet at the bottom.
Half-Life 3 speculation reignited by Valve dev mentioning three sweet little rumored codenamey letters amid technical chat about video game noises
Speculation surrounding Half-Life 3 has resurfaced after Valve composer Mike Morasky mentioned the rumored codename 'HLX' during a technical panel on game sound design. The mention, which occurred during a discussion about HDR audio implementation, has fueled fan theories about the long-awaited sequel's existence.
Half-Life 3 may actually be real as codename is accidentally mentioned by Valve
A recent slip-up by Valve composer Mike Morasky during a GameSoundCon panel has reignited rumors of a new Half-Life game, potentially codenamed HLX. While not explicitly confirmed as Half-Life 3, the mention by an employee, alongside previous references in Counter-Strike 2 updates, suggests a new Half-Life project is in development.
Half-Life 3 Speculation Rises Again as Valve Developer Accidentally Mentions its Codename – Rumor
Speculation surrounding Half-Life 3 has resurfaced after Valve developer Mike Morasky inadvertently mentioned the codename 'HLX' during a GameSoundCon panel. While the mention could be a slip-up for 'HLVR' (Half-Life: Alyx), the datamining community is investigating potential links to other Valve titles. Previous reports from late 2025 suggested the game was in final development stages.
