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Steam is a digital distribution service owned by Valve. Originally created to distribute its own games, Steam has since expanded to become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games, and supports community features, downloadable content and achievements. Starting 2010, Steam now offers Mac games as well.
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Another Stab in the Dark With Mark of the Ninja: Special Edition
Lead designer Nels Anderson explains why the studio is giving the Criterion treatment to its celebrated stealth game. A new level, more items, and roughly 15,000 words of behind-the-scenes commentary.
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Fez Coming to PCs on May 1
Mac version is en route, and it might make an appearance on Vita.
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If These Pixels Could Talk
Nothing happens in Proteus. Everything happens in Proteus. Co-designer Ed Key on the development of his trippy island experience, the world's response, and the language we use to talk about games.
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Prepare Your Mind for Antichamber's Release Date
Everything's going to get really weird on January 31.
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Valve Grabs Another 10 Games From Greenlight
La-Mulana, DLC Quest and other notables included on the list.
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Gabe Newell Opens Up About Steam Box Plans
Really not sure how I feel about relevant news coming out of CES.
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Valve Invests Money in Xi3’s Really Tiny Modular PC
Possibly the first in many steps towards the infamous Steam Box.
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Hey, DOOM 3’s Back on Steam!
After a long-fought campaign, our national nightmare is finally over.
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The Long Road From Ninja to Mark of the Ninja
Lead designer Nels Anderson walks us through Mark of the Ninja's pitch video, some early prototypes, and the frustrating path to a finished game.
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Worth Reading: 10/12/12
An updated Shocktober 2012 list with impressions, alongside your regular dosage of games you should play, stories you should read, and much more.
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Worth Reading: 10/05/12
This week's edition is coming in hot on Friday night, with plenty of stories, videos, and games to indulge with, including a passionate defense of Nights.
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Hey, Mark of the Ninja’s Coming to PC, Too
Buzzed about Xbox Live Arcade stealth game is on the way to Steam.
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Valve Reveals First Greenlight Games Moving to Steam
Black Mesa, McPixel, Project Zomboid, and others earn a spot on Steam.
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Steam's Big Picture Mode Launches in Beta Today
The big step towards making the PC experience in the living room way better.
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Worth Reading: 09/07/12
If you're suffering from a bout of PAX flu, here's a pile of games, stories, trailers, and other nonsense to keep you busy this weekend. Who doesn't wanna fly in space?
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Developers Mixed on Greenlight's $100 Submission Fee
Some of the developers behind McPixel, Super Meat Boy, I Wanna Be the Guy, Antichamber, Proteus, and AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA discuss Valve's controversial decision, and what it means for the future of the service.
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Valve Launches Indie-Focused Steam Greenlight
Smaller developers have a chance at rallying fans for a spot on Steam.
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Valve Joins EA, Sony, Others in Trying to Block Class Action Lawsuits
Unclear if changes will hold up to legal scrutiny, but Valve's joined the club.
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The Rabbit Hole That Is Life After Fez
Phil Fish isn't giving interviews, but at a recent conference, the designer talks about Fez's bumpy release, the troubles of stardom, his public disagreements with business partners, and more.
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Valve Making Big Push Towards Linux Support
Left 4 Dead 2 has already been ported, as Linux efforts get off the ground.
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Uh Oh, Steam’s Annual Summer Sale Has Begun
The huge rush means you'll have trouble buying anything yet, though.
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Valve Announces Steam Greenlight
The Valve bigwigs are crowd sourcing their own approvals process, letting players vote for new indie titles.
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Valve Is Not Making a Steam Console, At Least Not Any Time Soon
Valve PR pointman Doug Lombardi shoots down earlier rumors of Valve's plans to get into the console business.
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Worth Reading: 02/24/2012
Yo, weekend! Here's more games you should play, more stories you should read, and maybe even free stuff. Also, there's a crackling fire. I'm not kidding.
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![We're All Screwed: Steam Has a Mobile App Now [UPDATED]](http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/screen_small/0/39/2114077-steamlogo.png)
We're All Screwed: Steam Has a Mobile App Now [UPDATED]
The ability to buy games on Steam will now follow you wherever you go. You cannot escape.
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Valve Admits Steam Intrusion, No Current Evidence of Fraud
Just to be safe, you might want to change your password.
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Psychonauts to Mac, Steam Version Gets Updated, iOS Stuff
If you've been looking for a reason to go back to Psychonauts, now's a good time.
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Not Broken Version of Dead Island Now Apparently on Steam
Botched launch not unlike what might happen during a real zombie apocalypse. Chaos!
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Modern Warfare 3 Joins the Steamworks Bandwagon
Automatic updates, Steam achievements and more coming to the military sequel.
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Valve Finally Addresses Electronic Arts' Problems With Steam
Gabe Newell calls the situation a "a whole complicated set of issues."
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Praise Be to Bethesda: Skyrim Will Use Steamworks
The next Elder Scrolls epic will deeply integrate with Steam.
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Valve Launches Steam Trading Beta
New bartering system is almost assuredly the first step toward launching a reality show, where middle-aged overweight men haggle for the contents of abandoned Steam accounts.
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EA Explains Why Battlefield 3 Might Not Appear on Steam
Unless Steam changes its policies, EA says the game will be a no-show.
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Dragon Age II Pulled From Steam, EA Points Finger at Valve
Valve remains quiet about its strained relationship with Electronic Arts.
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Smash TV + Legend of Zelda + Roguelike = The Binding of Isaac
Half of Team Meat and two former collaborators are working on something...different.
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Crysis 2 Was Removed from Steam Over DLC Distribution Deal
No word on when (or if) Crysis 2 will return to Steam. And what about Battlefield 3?
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Electronic Arts 'Appreciates Steam's Decision' to Put Alice: Madness Returns Back on Steam
Are you confused? We're confused.
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![Crysis 2 and Others Disappear from Steam, EA's Relationship With Steam Unknown [UPDATED]](http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/screen_small/0/4447/195120-frozen_9.jpg)
Crysis 2 and Others Disappear from Steam, EA's Relationship With Steam Unknown [UPDATED]
EA claims Crysis 2 was taken down because the business terms on Steam have changed.
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Steam Expands Store to Include Free-to-Play Games
"Free" games come to Steam, as Valve expands the platform.
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No, That Absurd Witcher 2 Patch Isn't Actually 9GB
An issue with Steam is causing users to download the whole game over again.
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