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Counter-Strike 2 doesn't support macOS, and Valve has explained why, citing several reasons. Here are all the details about Valve's latest Counter-Strike game. Gaming 

Valve Explains Lack of macOS Support for Counter-Strike 2: Here’s the Reason

Febin Mathew, ,

Last month we finally saw the much-anticipated release of Counter-Strike 2, but one major thing that was different – aside from all the updates the game brings to CS:GO – is that it’s not supported on macOS. . So last month, when players installed Counter-Strike 2 or updated the CS:GO app on macOS, they found that the new Counter-Strike 2 was no longer playable. Valve has since confirmed that Counter-Strike only supports 64-bit Windows and Linux, and that it doesn’t make sense for the company to support the game on…

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Little Kitty, Big City is an adorable departure for former CS:GO designer Matt Wood. Gaming 

Valve’s Feline-Themed Game That Got Away

Adriana Marais, , ,

Former Valve designer Matt T. Wood has created a unique game called Little Kitty, Big City, which can be seen as the complete opposite of popular first-person shooters like Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Instead of a war-torn, post-apocalyptic setting with intense action and weapons, Little Kitty, Big City offers a third-person perspective in a vibrant and friendly metropolis, featuring lovable characters and possibly even a cute cat as the protagonist. During nearly 17 years at Valve, Wood helped build and deliver the company’s most notable…

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The feature was released today in a beta update from Valve. Gaming 

Steam Remote Play Now Offers 4K Gaming Experience

Jim Hendler, , ,

Valve has released a new update for the Steam Client Beta, bringing a highly anticipated feature to the platform. The latest update now includes 4K support for the Steam Remote Play service, offering gamers a range of presets to easily adjust their preferred high-resolution settings for different games. Previously, achieving 4K resolution while playing remotely was a challenging task that often required extensive tinkering with settings and yielded inconsistent results. This update aims to address these issues and provide a more seamless experience for users. This change will finally allow…

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Valve may make products unavailable to buy in regions where they don't meet the thresholds. Gaming 

Steam to raise prices of games in certain countries

Adriana Marais, ,

Valve has made changes to Steam’s minimum pricing policy for certain currencies other than USD, potentially affecting sellers of games and expansions priced below $5. Publishers and developers have been cautioned by the company that this update may result in the unavailability of games and DLC with lower pricing in certain regions unless adjustments are made. Additionally, they may not be able to offer discounts as substantial as before. According to Valve, the aim of the revised policy is to adapt the minimum pricing to the recommended currency conversions published…

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They could have ‘minor cosmetic blemishes’ but come with a one-year warranty. Gaming 

Valve Offers Discounted Refurbished Steam Decks

Nitin Misra,

Valve has recently revealed its introduction of “certified refurbished” Steam Deck units. These reconditioned devices are priced approximately 20 percent lower than their brand-new counterparts, making them more affordable than the prices during the Steam Summer Sale. Moreover, these consoles come with the same one-year warranty as the new models. Additionally, Valve has announced that GameStop will be selling refurbished Steam Deck units in specific stores. However, GameStop’s refurbished models are processed at their own facilities and will be accompanied by their own warranty. At the time of release, Valve…

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Valve told the development team it needed permission from Nintendo. Gaming 

Wii and GameCube Emulator for Dolphin No Longer Available on Steam

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

The Dolphin Emulator, a program that enables users to play classic Wii and GameCube games, will not be available on Steam as previously anticipated. The developers have recently released a blog post detailing the events surrounding the unsuccessful launch and expressing their belief in their legal justification. Essentially, Nintendo’s legal team opposed its presence on Steam, and Valve, unwilling to engage in a potential conflict with a major gaming company, chose not to intervene. The creators of the emulator explained that, contrary to online speculation, Nintendo did not send the…

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Valve is clearly conflicted about whether or not to include AI-generated art and content in their games, and it has now issued statements clarifying its position on publishing games with AI-generated content. AI 

Valve Warns Against Publishing AI-Generated Video Games That Breach Copyright Laws

Febin Mathew, , ,

Valve, the company behind the popular Half-Life video game and Steam game distribution platform, was recently rumored to be implementing a ban on games featuring AI-generated assets. However, the company has now released statements clarifying its position on publishing games with AI-generated content – stating that it is not against AI, but that its current stance is simply due to its evolving policies and should not infringe copyright. This development comes after a game developer known as u/potterharry9 on Reddit claimed to have submitted his indie game for release on…

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Several games were recently rejected for including AI-generated content. Gaming 

Valve Refuses to Release Games Containing AI Assets Violating Copyright Laws

Febin Mathew, , ,

Valve has responded to recent reports suggesting that they were rejecting games featuring AI-generated art and content. In a statement to IGN, Valve spokesperson Kaci Aitchison Boyle clarified that the company is not attempting to discourage the use of AI on their platform. Aitchison Boyle explained that the confusion arose from Valve’s efforts to incorporate AI technology into their existing review process, which is influenced by current copyright laws. “Our priority, as always, is to try to ship as many titles as we can,” said Aitchison Boyle. “We welcome and…

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According to Esports journalist Richard Lewis, Valve is finally moving CS:GO to the Source 2 engine and may launch the beta as early as this month. News 

Valve’s ‘Counter-Strike 2’ May Debut This Month With Source 2 Engine: Here’s What We Know

Febin Mathew,

Speculation and rumors about the next iteration of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have been piling up for years, but there have been no updates until now. According to esports journalist Richard Lewis, Valve is finally moving towards the Source 2 engine and could port the game to it as early as this month. Biggest CS:GO leak on Source 2 just appeared in the latest Dota 2 update, there’s A LOT, so I’ll post everything in threadhttps://t.co/oirycuC0yr pic.twitter.com/7DVq0EPY9X— ‎Gabe Follower 2 (@gabefollower) March 6, 2023 Despite the fact that CS:GO still has…

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