Valve
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techValve's Steam Machine Launch: Reservations Required Amid Shortage
Valve announces the launch of Steam Machines on June 29 at $1,049, but availability is limited due to component shortages and a randomized reservation system.
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sports9z Team Crushes 98% of IEM Cologne Major Pick’Em Predictions
The South American squad 9z Team dismantled Team Vitality in a reverse sweep at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, devastating community prediction brackets.
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sportsThe MongolZ Upset NAVI at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Amid Shifting Sponsorship Landscape
Mongolian squad The MongolZ defeats Natus Vincere in Stage 3 of IEM Cologne. Analysis covers the decline of crypto sponsors and the rise of prediction markets in esports.
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cryptoIEM Cologne Major 2026 Erases Crypto Sponsors, Embraces Traditional Funding
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 marks a historic shift with zero cryptocurrency sponsors, reflecting Valve's strict blockchain policies and esports' pivot to traditional investment.
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techRAM Shortages Stall Valve's SteamOS Momentum, Giving Microsoft Breathing Room
Valve's SteamOS push against Windows falters due to component shortages and price hikes, while Microsoft uses the pause to refine gaming performance and interface.
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techValve Overhauls Counter-Strike 2 Reload Mechanics After 25 Years
Valve revamps CS2’s reload system, discarding partial mags and reshaping ammo reserves-disrupting decades of player muscle memory.
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techValve Defends Loot Boxes, Cites 'Invasive' Player Data Demands
Valve contests New York AG's lawsuit, arguing loot box regulations violate user privacy and stifle innovation. A separate class-action suit alleges deceptive practices.
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techNew York's Loot Box Lawsuit Against Valve Faces Legal Hurdles
New York State's lawsuit alleges Valve's loot boxes constitute illegal gambling. Experts weigh the strength of the case, focusing on the definition of 'value' and Valve's Steam Marketplace.