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Valve has found its home in PC gaming. Following its creation, the studio quickly became a major part of the industry through games like Half-Life in 1998. This incredible success earned it a reputation few can match.

Such games positioned Valve as a leader in PC gaming, allowing it to introduce Steam in 2003. This platform is now home to thousands of games from different genres, covering the rich history of the industry.

Valve has also ventured into hardware production several times, recently finding success with the Steam Deck, a handheld aiming to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming. Read the latest news below for more information about Valve, Steam, and possibly Half-Life 3.

  • Founded: August 1996
  • CEO: Gabe Newell

Despite Poor PC Optimization, Monster Hunter Wilds Ranks Among Steam’s Best-Selling Games of 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds launched to a mixed reception due to poor PC performance but decent gameplay, yet it still became a Steam best seller.

Rising Memory Prices Could Delay Next-Gen Xbox, PS6, and Steam Machine Launches, Analyst Warns

An analyst says rising memory prices due to the AI boom could push back next-gen console launches from their planned release dates.

Valve Moves Steam to 64-Bit, Leaving Windows 7 and 32-Bit Users Behind After 1st Jan 2026

Valve has finally updated the Steam client to 64-bit, which means better client performance for users as 32-bit support nears its end.

Players Only Spent 14% Of Steam’s Entire 2025 Playtime On Games That Released This Year

A new report from Steam reveals that players only spent 14% of the platform's entire 2025 playtime playing titles that came out this year.

Half-Life 3 Is Reportedly Steam Machine’s Release Title, Hardware Launch Currently Set For Spring 2026

A reliable insider claims that Half-Life 3 is being planned to launch along with Steam Machine, which is planned to arrive for spring 2026.

Team Fortress 2 Is Getting A Source 2 Engine Upgrade Like CS2, Reliable Insider Claims

Reliable Valve insider Tyler McVicker claims that the new datamine pretty much confirms that Team Fortress 2 is being ported into Source 2.

Steam Machine Likely To Cost $700 At Release, Concludes Analysis

The Steam Machine may not be as cheap as a PlayStation or Xbox, but an analysis concludes Valve will price it quite competitively.

Microsoft Could Launch SteamOS Consoles, Teases Former Xbox Executive

A former Xbox executive says Microsoft could launch its own SteamOS consoles if Valve allows third parties to use the OS in the future.

Valve Projected to Hit $17B Revenue, Achieving the Highest $50M per Employee in the World

Valve grossed $50 million per employee in 2025, which makes it the most efficient business in the world right now.
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