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Capcom & Valve Join Forces in 'Resident Evil' & 'Left 4 Dead 2' Crossover Project
Two of the biggest names in gaming horror are joining forces to create a franchise crossover with Capcom's upcoming PC release of 'Resident Evil 6' and Valve's 'Left 4 Dead 2'.
Cliff Bleszinski Defends Microtransactions; Claims Double Standard b/w EA and Valve
With Electronic Arts announcing its future microtransaction agenda, former Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski addressed the hot-button topic by supporting the model -- and alleging that a double standard exists among gamers regarding EA and Valve.
Concept Art for Cancelled 'Half-Life 2: Episode 4 - Return to Ravenholm' Surfaces
Concept art for Arkane Studios' cancelled project 'Half-Life: Episode 4 - Return to Ravenholm' has appeared to further confuse weary Valve fans.
Valve CEO Discusses 'Steam Box' OS and Controllers
During the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, Valve CEO Gabe Newell opened up about 'Steam Box,' the hardware's operating system, and its controllers.
Valve Confirms 'Steam Box' is in Development
Valve CEO Gabe Newell recently confirmed rumors that a 'Steam Box' is currently in development, and claims his team has a very specific vision in mind.
Half-Life 'Black Mesa' Mod Review
After an 8-year development period, the long-awaited Half-Life 'Black Mesa' mod is available to download - breathing new life into the original adventure of Gordon Freeman.
Rumor: 'Half-Life 3' to be Open-World w/ RPG Elements, Releasing After 2013
The newest 'Half-Life 3' rumor could be the most intriguing yet: open-world gameplay? RPG elements? Is Valve's long-awaited shooter primed to dramatically overhaul the series?
Valve Employees: EA Attempted Buyout for Over $1 Billion
Electronic Arts has a well-known penchant for buying out video game developers big and small. A new report suggests they were (and might still be) prepared to fork over billions to acquire industry giant Valve.
'Black Mesa' Mod For 'Half-Life 2' Will Be Released on September 14th
After years of teases and speculation, 'Black Mesa, 'the long-awaited, fan-made, retelling of 'Half-Life' is finally set to release on September 14th.
NPD Charts 5% Drop in Number of U.S. Gamers: Is Gaming on the Decline?
NPD has charted a 5% decrease in U.S. gamers over the last year. Is gaming in decline or is there another explanation for the drop?
'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Review
Read our review to find out if Valve's 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' brings a simplified but worthwhile installment to the legendary series.
'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Quickly Receives First Update
Valve already is working away to hammer out some of the common bugs and issues found in 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'. Here's what the first patch addresses.
'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Cinematic Trailer, Zombie Mod
Valve has released a new CGI trailer for 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,' and confirmed that the game's popular Zombie Mod will be playable at launch.
Half-Life 3 Listed as Gamescom Reveal
The official Gamescom website lists 'Half-Life 3' under its expected announcements but organizers claim the unlikely listing is just a mistake... And it likely is.
id Software Wants to Borrow Valve's 'Half-Life 3' Marketing Approach
id Software says that after showing off 'Rage' far too soon, he'd like to see the developer employ Valve's approach of not showing off games until they're almost done.
Blizzard Agrees With Gabe Newell's Comments About Windows 8
Blizzard's Executive VP Rob Pardo has joined the Windows 8 bashing party, agreeing with Gabe Newell's comments earlier this week.
Valve's Gabe Newell Calls Windows 8 a 'Catastrophe'
Valve Co-Founder Gabe Newell is at it again, this time calling Microsoft's Windows 8 platform a 'catastrophe,' and saying he plans to hedge his bets with Linux.
'Left 4 Dead' Cast Appearing in 'Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition'
Valve has announced plans to distribute eight 'Left 4 Dead' character skins – each resembling the survivors from the first two games – for the Xbox 360 version of 'Minecraft'.
The 'Portal 2' Legos Are Not a Lie
With the necessary 10,000 votes creeping ever closer, the 'Portal 2' LEGO set dreamed up by Team Jigsaw may become a reality.