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Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers

For years, Valve's physical Steam gift cards have been the closest you could come to buying a Steam game at a brick-and-mortar store. Now, Valve says it is phasing out the production of new retail gift cards, citing a losing battle against scammers exploiting the hard-to-track payment method. PC Guide was among the first to note the end of Valve's retail gift card program, which was quietly announced in a recent update to a Steam support page.

Ars Technica 2h ago

The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock

The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock Here's the timeline: Reviews of the Steam Controller went live on April 27 (here's ours). That same day, Valve announced the controller's availability date (May 4) and price ($99). A week of pontification about the gamepad's price point followed and by the morning of May 5, the Steam Controller was officially sold out.

Engadget 36d ago

Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller

Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller The Steam Controller has been a hot topic for the PC gaming world for the past few weeks, and a new tidbit could keep the conversation going: Valve released the CAD files for the gamepad's shell. They're free to download under a Creative Commons license, meaning people can now design and construct their own accessories for the Steam Controller and its puck. The files are only for the device's exterior; you won't be able to 3D...

Engadget 35d ago

Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?

Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100? We're still waiting for Valve's Steam Machine to arrive, but until then, the company has finally given us a full look at its new Steam Controller. At $100, it sure is steep, but it looks like a solid way to enjoy games on Steam.

Engadget 40d ago

Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers

After over a decade, Steam will no longer sell physical gift cards in stores. In a support page spotted earlier by Windows Central, Valve says it will no longer restock its gift cards once they run out, citing scammers who "continue to have an impact on Steam customers and other unsuspecting individuals." In its post, Valve links to a Federal Trade Commission article outlining how gift card scammers attempt to convince victims to buy a gift card at a store and give them the code.

The Verge 4h ago

Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer

Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they launch this summer." When the company originally announced the Machine and Frame alongside its new Steam Controller late last year, it said that it would start shipping the new...

The Verge 5d ago

Valve’s Hard-Line Tactics Clash With Founder’s Reputation as Benevolent Gamer

An attendee plays a video game on a Valve Corp. Steam Deck handheld gaming computer at the Tokyo Game Show 2022 in Chiba, Japan, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. The show runs through to Sept. 18. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

Bloomberg Technology 9d ago

Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs

Valve has increased the price of the Steam Deck by over 40%. The company stated that this price rise is due to the current increase in component costs, despite the hardware itself remaining unchanged.

BBC Technology 13d ago

<i>NoTrue</i>, <i>Silence</i> and <i>Rubbish Communications</i>: satirical journals give Chinese academics a pressure valve

Satirical journals such as *NoTrue*, *Silence*, and *Rubbish Communications* are providing a pressure valve for Chinese academics. These publications allow academics to voice frustrations related to the ongoing 'credibility crisis' within their field. This trend highlights growing dissatisfaction among some researchers.

Nature 21d ago

Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs

Valve has increased the price of the Steam Deck by over 40%. The company stated that this price rise is due to the current increase in component costs, despite the hardware itself remaining unchanged.

BBC News 13d ago