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Global Competition: Win a Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE gaming mouse

And an MM500 mouse pad thrown in for good measure. What's not to like?

April 7, 2020 | 14:04

Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE

An update on the Dark Core, can it pass muster at £100 when equipped with Slipstream technology and greater focus on RGB? We find out.

April 7, 2020 | 14:00

20 Years On: Thief II

Rick returns to the best stealth game in existence.

April 2, 2020 | 15:00

Procedural Textures: Gaming's Future

Allegorithmic has a new technology that it says can make games up to 90% smaller by replacing bitmap textures with mathematically generated ones - and has already seen its technology incorporated by small games publishers. Could this be the future for texturing?

November 9, 2006 | 11:13

Steam gets Civilized

Valve has snaffled up a few more classic titles to distribute through its Steam service. How long before Valve control all game distribution?

October 25, 2006 | 10:43

The declining state of Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike has been around for... well, forever. Wondering how long can this game really last at the top? We take an in-depth look at the latest changes, get the view of professional gamers on CS:S and get inside info on how Valve are losing the battle to stop cheats.

October 11, 2006 | 12:19

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Preview

We got the chance to kill some orcs, spiders and a bloody great big cyclops when we went down to Ubisoft HQ to preview the upcoming FPS game: Dark Messiah of Might & Magic. Will it live up to all the hype?

September 26, 2006 | 09:58

BloodRayne and Psychonauts hit Steam downloads

Valve signs up yet more titles for digital distribution. Psychonauts is a stunning platform puzzler that everyone should grab ASAP.

September 15, 2006 | 11:22

Counter-strike: Source changes released

The controversial radar change has been implemented, we see whether it works.

August 25, 2006 | 10:19

Counter-Strike Source gets a new radar

Counter-Strike is about to get a pretty major update to gameplay. Don't let the enemy spot you...

August 14, 2006 | 12:14

Full Steam ahead

Aside from Half Life 2, there's a whole bundle of different games on Steam. We take a look at some of the undiscovered gems on the online delivery service.

August 8, 2006 | 11:59

HL2: Episode 2 details

The first details are hitting the net about what will happen in Episode 2, the next virtual appearance for Gordon and Alyx.

June 19, 2006 | 13:38

Half-Life 2: Episode One pre-loading now

Get your broadband connection primed: it's time to get downloading the new Half Life 2 content. Episode 1 is available to pre-load now.

May 2, 2006 | 14:14

Valve developing for Xbox 360

The head honcho at Valve Software has confirmed that there will be upcoming delights for owners of the next-gen console. Or those that just like to, y'know, follow these things.

April 26, 2006 | 22:58

Garry's Mod to charge via Steam

The popular exploit-everything mod for Half-Life 2 is to become a paid add-on via Valve's Steam service. A great sep forward for the mod community, or a derivation from its freebie roots?

April 18, 2006 | 08:50

Latest Steam survey results

Valve has updated the results of its Steam user hardware survey. There are some stunning results inside, including a new graphics card champion!

March 14, 2006 | 09:12

Day of Defeat: Source Free This Weekend

Have you thought about whether Day of Defeat: Source is worth buying? Why not try it for free and make that decision for yourself? All you need is a Steam account and plenty of spare time this weekend.

February 8, 2006 | 10:19

New DoD:S HDR map: dod_kalt

Looking for something new to play? Day of Defeat has been updated with a new map. We have all the pictures and info. Spectacular HDR snow abound!

January 26, 2006 | 13:01

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast released

As promised earlier this week, Half-Life 2: Lost Coast is now available for free to all Half-Life 2 owners. Was it worth the wait? Is HDR the future, or just a gimmick?

October 28, 2005 | 05:07

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast this week

The wait is finally over: Valve plan to release Half-Life 2: Lost Coast this week. Will it live up to the hype? Will your PC run it? Details inside.

October 24, 2005 | 04:34

Valve to release Zombie movie through Steam

A Valve employee who is ex-WETA has a Zombie movie, and that movie is coming to you via Steam. Does Valve's content platform really kick off here?

October 18, 2005 | 08:50

Valve update the Steam interface

Half Life fans get further updates to the Steam client. Included - a new interface, and integration with the Valve store.

October 13, 2005 | 08:38

Macrovision's New Licences Transferable

Macrovision, the company behind the FlexNet software suite, have released the latest incarnation of FlexNet Publisher. It's different from previous instalments, as it features a transferable licence. Could this be a big shift in the software industry, including ISVs using digital distribution methods?

October 11, 2005 | 11:32

Day of Defeat: Source released

The hour has arrived, and the orders have been issued: Day Of Defeat: Source has been unlocked for all who have pre-ordered it. Play. It. Now.

September 26, 2005 | 23:53

Epic's VP talks next-gen

Mark Rein, Vice President of Epic Games, sat down and talked about the size of video games, used games purchases and electronic distribution with our friends from Computer and Video Games. It looks like games aren't going to get any smaller...

September 26, 2005 | 18:36

Day of Defeat: Source release date

Day of Defeat: Source, the highly anticipated update to the classic online WWII mod, will be made available to gamers everywhere on Monday 26th September, Valve have announced. But what of Lost Coast?

September 10, 2005 | 04:55