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No Longer Left Hanging: Left 4 Dead Content is Free.

Ryan Fulton — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:25:52 -0600

In a move that is seemingly solely intended to alleviate some of my (mostly) irrational anger towards Gabe Newell, Valve has announced their plans for pricing on both the PC and Xbox formats, free. While it could be, rightfully, argued that the two additional versus mode maps were already paid for in the initial asking price, the freebie pricetag is a welcome sight nontheless. Additionally, they are including a new mode dubbed, "Survival" with 12 maps; it is not known whether these maps are entirely new or simply segmented maps from the four existing campaigns. The new mode is said to be something like an extended siege/assault. Players can look forward to both updates on the same day... at some point in the, hopefully, near future.

Valve offers "Complete Pack" for $99

Zach Lott — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:05:44 -0600

Valve, not to be outdone by themselves with the incredible value of the Orange Box, has announced that the Valve Complete Pack, which offers just about every title the developer/publisher has ever released, is now available on Steam for the low, low price of $99.

Why is that price so low? Because you're getting a package that would run about $235 if you bought each game separately. It's a great deal if you're interested in exploring Valve's back catalog or if you want to gift it to someone else.

EVE Online Coming To Steam

Tim Grube — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:36:13 -0600

The first MMO title to hit Steam? I believe so...CCP and Valve have announced that EVE Online will be the first MMO title to be available on Steam. To promote the launch, they will be offering a 21 day free trial of EVE for Steam gamers, and an addition 5 dollars off their first months subscription. Nice of them, eh?

The new account numbers were also revealed in the press release showing off Steams rapid success. It appears Steam is clocking in at 13 million accounts worldwide. As for you EVE fans out there, to continue CCP's stance, EVE Expansions will still be free so the "universe" can grow.

EVE Online HD Trailer
EVE Online Screenshots

SEGA Signs Deal To Release Games Via Steam

Aaron Dunlap — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:20:00 -0600

SEGA has signed whatever documents are required to release games via Valve's PC-based Steam internet delivery system worldwide. This may come as a surprise to people like me who did not know that SEGA makes PC games.

They do, apparently, and two of their upcoming Holiday releases will be hitting Steam's virtual, steamy shelves this December: Universe at War: Earth Assault and The Golden Compass.

Now You're Playing With Peggles

Aaron Dunlap — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:47:30 -0600

This might not be news to everybody, but it's news to me: you can download a free 10-level demo of Peggle Deluxe via Steam.

This version of the crazy-addictive PopCap game features several Half Life 2 elements and backgrounds and also includes many puzzles that make use of portals just like in Portal. Fun times.