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Google hit by €50m GDPR fine

France's CNIL slaps its wrists.

22-1-19 // 11:35a.m.

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Mad Box gets new design, controller

Still doesn't exist, though.

22-1-19 // 11:24a.m.

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Review MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z Review

Monster graphics card under the spotlight.

21-1-19 // 1:00p.m.

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Leak points to Firefox Focus ad-blocking plan

Mozilla tight-lipped.

21-1-19 // 11:18a.m.

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Review 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.

11-10-06 // 12:19p.m.

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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?

26-9-06 // 9:58a.m.

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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.

15-9-06 // 11:22a.m.

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Counter-strike: Source changes released

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

25-8-06 // 10:19a.m.

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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...

14-8-06 // 12:14p.m.

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Review 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.

8-8-06 // 11:59a.m.

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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.

19-6-06 // 1:38p.m.

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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.

2-5-06 // 2:14p.m.

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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.

26-4-06 // 10:58p.m.

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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?

18-4-06 // 8:50a.m.

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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!

14-3-06 // 9:12a.m.

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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.

8-2-06 // 10:19a.m.

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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!

26-1-06 // 1:01p.m.

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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?

28-10-05 // 5:07a.m.

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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.

24-10-05 // 4:34a.m.

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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?

18-10-05 // 8:50a.m.

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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.

13-10-05 // 8:38a.m.

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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?

11-10-05 // 11:32a.m.

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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.

26-9-05 // 11:53p.m.

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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...

26-9-05 // 6:36p.m.

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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?

10-9-05 // 4:55a.m.

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SiN Episodes multiplayer debated

Ritual have a new survey up asking the players what they'd like to see in multiplayer SiN. Give them your thoughts!

30-8-05 // 12:48p.m.

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Lost Coast to feature commentary

Valve have revealed the "secret" content planned for Half Life 2: Lost Coast - a DVD-style Audio Commentary, revealing insights from the developers on various aspects of the game.

8-8-05 // 10:17a.m.

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Sin Episodes to cost less than 10 quid

Ritual have started talking about the pricing for the Sin episodes, to be downloadable via Steam. It's good news, folks...

2-8-05 // 3:47p.m.

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Lost Coast to feature additional content

The latest Steam update has hints of more forthcoming content to feature alongside the Lost Coast. Speculation? We love it.

25-7-05 // 10:51a.m.

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Day of Defeat: Source spied

Day of Defeat is being given a digital facelift with new models, textures, improved lighting and updated levels. We have two new screenshots, and news of Half-Life 2: Lost Coast.

25-7-05 // 5:15a.m.

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Games - what are they worth?

It's that old chestnut again - the price of games. However, we have some new ideas about how games could, or should be priced - based on graphics features, or digital downloads, or production qualities. Do any of them float your boat?

21-7-05 // 11:36a.m.

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Valve sign with EA

Valve get hot & steamy with EA, signing a distribution deal for future retail games.

20-7-05 // 1:45p.m.

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SiN 2 to be released in episodes via Steam

The follow-up to the 1998 shooter is to be released on Valve's online distribution system and will be powered by Source.

6-7-05 // 9:10a.m.

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Valve not waiting for R520

Despite wide speculation, Valve have confirmed this morning that Half Life 2: Lost Coast has not been delayed to wait for ATI's R520 GPU, and are hoping to release it in July.

15-6-05 // 8:45a.m.

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