Valve launches beta for Steam’s Big Picture Mode: Now you never have to leave the couch
Starting later today, you'll be able to access Valve's TV-optimized version of Steam. Say goodbye to your desk chair.
Three interesting revelations about Valve in New York Times profile
The New York Times profile of Valve offers three cool revelations: Valve's goggles project, the beta test for Steam Big Picture, and its conflict with Microsoft over the Windows app store.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Richard Garriott, PAX Prime 2012, and insane Japanese commercials
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Sexually explicit game gets the boot from Steam’s Greenlight service — the developer speaks out
Valve booted a sexually themed game from its new Greenlight service that lets users select the indie games that should appear in Steam's retail library.
Steam lets you play in the streets of Gotham City Impostors for free
Now you can join the Bats and Jokerz of Gotham City Impostors at no cost on Steam.
Embracing the crowd, Valve puts indie games up for vote with Steam Greenlight’s launch
Valve unleashes the crowd with the debut of Steam Greenlight.
District 187: Sin Streets enlists you to fight in a constantly evolving gang war (preview)
CJ Games's multiplayer shooter plans to keep its online experience fresh with dynamic tournaments and a progressive story campaign.
Portal 2 puzzle editor pops in co-op support
Players can now create co-operative levels in Portal 2 thanks to a free game update.
Game developers hate Windows 8, Microsoft responds
Microsoft is hard at work trying to sell the idea of Windows 8 as a great gaming platform, but some developers are still not convinced.
Valve expands by adding nongaming software to Steam this fall
Steam is known for its great deals on PC and Mac titles, but this fall, the platform will become a source for nongaming software.