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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

S.T.A.L.K.E.R ripping off Half-Life 2?

Rumours persist that the recently released STALKER may have ripped textures from Half-Life 2...

April 11, 2007 | 10:44

Eidos gets into Steamy Lara action

The Brit-publisher is just the latest software house to hook up with Valve Software to distribute games digitally. Tomb Raider will be coming.

March 19, 2007 | 10:42

Counter-Strike 1.6 ads ahoy!

The latest update to Counter-Strike 1.6 has made the world's most popular online multiplayer game's advertisements compulsory.

March 6, 2007 | 11:52

Valve strikes a CS in-game ad deal

In-game advertising has been all the rage lately (quite literally). Now it appears that it's about to get bigger, since Valve just signed up with IGA...

December 20, 2006 | 18:58

SiN episodes already cancelled

For everyone looking forward to the next installment of SiN episodes, we have some bad news - it's been cancelled.

December 20, 2006 | 17:06

Steam looks to game trials

Valve is starting a closed beta of a new system this week on Steam - timed game trials.

December 12, 2006 | 18:02

Valve to change Counter-Strike pistols

The dynamic price scheme in Counter-Strike isn't working. Valve is hoping to tackle the problem by making the pistols more balanced.

December 11, 2006 | 09:54

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

We take a look at the game that some people are hoping would dethrone Oblivion as King of the fantasy genre. How close does Dark Messiah come? How good can the Source Engine look? Find out in our review.

November 13, 2006 | 06:24

Win a signed Gabe Newell 7950 GT!

We have a BFG 7950 GT card to give away, along with some Valve goodies. The card is signed by Valve head honcho Gabe Newell, so check out our compo to be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize!

November 12, 2006 | 11:19

HalfLife 2: Episode 2 delayed

Just in case you thought too many games were coming out, here's one you won't have to look for - Episode 2 has been delayed.

November 10, 2006 | 19:15

In defence of multi-core

Critics of quad-core and multi-core have been out in force this week. Is this new hardware overkill - too much, too soon? Wil Harris doesn't think so, and explains why the move to multi-core is crucial for the future of the industry.

November 5, 2006 | 12:06

Multi-core in the Source Engine

Valve is adding multi-core processor support to Half-Life 2's Source engine in time for the release of Kentsfield. We travelled to Seattle to talk to Gabe Newell and his team about what this will mean for gamers and hardware geeks, as well as examining a new benchmark tool created to show off what can be done.

November 2, 2006 | 04:18

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

CS 'Weapons Market' kicks off Wednesday

Not content with creating the best tactical online shooter around, the chaps at Valve want to simulate a worldwide market for the arms trade in-game.

October 9, 2006 | 10:47

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

New Team Fortress 2, Portal, Episode 2 vids

Some new media out of the Games Convention in Leipzig sheds some more light on how the upcoming Valve titles will play.

August 24, 2006 | 10:55

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

Team Fortress 2 trailer now available online

Go and check out the cheesy new TF2 trailer and tell us what you think of the Pixar-esque graphics.

July 20, 2006 | 17:56

Trailer online for Valve's Portal

A trailer for a new game that will accompany Episode 2 is posted online, and it looks pretty nifty.

July 19, 2006 | 06:37

Valve makes Episode 1 easier

Having watched the progress of gamers through the new Half Life episode, Valve is now making the game a little easier in certain places.

July 10, 2006 | 19:26

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

SiN Episodes: Emergence

The first of nine in the series, SiN Episodes: Emergence is a new breed of episodic content. Think Half-Life 2 but with large breasts and swearing. We test it on eight different graphics cards to test high-end and mid-range performance.

May 12, 2006 | 13:56