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  • Valve to add extra security to trading, hold items for a period of time, require to use it’s mobile app

    Hey guys, first of all thanks to Andrea for telling me about this. Secondly Valve is about to add a new trading security measurements, which holds items in every trade for a period of time likely up to several days, unless both parties have mobile app Steam Guard enabled. This is ridiculous considering the app is not…

  • Here is why Steam customer service is still terrible but will get better this holiday season

    In recent Kotaku interview with Erik Johnson about the current Steam Support, Valve employee told that progress is being made on Valve’s side of things, it’s just not visible yet: “We started by realizing we had a lot of software to write to build a new support system,” Johnson explained. “The first feature that came of that was…

  • ShareX is now available on Steam for free!

    I really like ShareX and I’m happy to announce that it was released on Steam few days ago. You can get it for free by clicking here! ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard,…

  • WILDSTAR is now free to play!

    I don’t know about you guys but I’m about to try this out, my name on there is stranded if you wanna add me. Get the game for free here! :)

  • Weekend Deals (11.09.2015)

    Update: Added G2A Weekly Sale. Hey!!! Here are the deals – pretty good ones this time, GOG has an amazing sale just check below. Will add more deals as they come… Shelter Anniversary Sale Create Your World Weekly sale featuring FIFA 16 and Rainbow Six Siege, more info here. Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2 Square Enix…

  • Couple of words, site update and more!

    Hey hey hey! I’m very pissed off because my motherboard died on me… waiting for a replacement now and decided to post this quick update on site (yay for notebooks!). I have looked through the Steam Alternatives list. Last time I’ve updated it was probably in December 2014. Now some of those stores no longer…

  • Need a tool for sharing screenshots? Get ShareX!

    Free, open source, lightweight and no advertisements. I’ve been using this for couple of months now and it’s an amazing tool – not only for screenshots but videos and files too. Just integrate it with your FTP, Google Drive, DropBox, imgur or any other service available, send your file and after that the app will automatically…

  • Steam went full retard, all games are now region locked

    Just like with the sudden currency change 6 years ago, right before the winter holiday season, now Steam decided to region lock ALL games in the catalog. So if you wanted to exchange gifts with your friends from around the world guess what? Look for Steam Alternatives because you won’t be able to, especially if…

  • Stop pre-ordering games because they suck!

    I’ve had enough of this. I think we all can agree that so far this has been a disappointing year in PC gaming. First of all, Watch_Dogs have been delayed for a few months but they’ve managed to brake it anyway, it was significantly different from the E3 trailers – although it was somehow playable if…

  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive available on Linux!

    Valve keeps porting their games to Linux for the Steam OS and now you can play CS:GO as well, there was no official statement yet but you can just open up Steam on Linux and see that the game is going to work just fine. Global Offensive supports SteamPlay which means you just have to…

  • Poll Time: Your thoughts on Windows 9?

    We all know by now that Windows 8.1 (on desktops and laptops without touchscreens) was a disaster. It simply sucked. However, Windows 9 conference is taking place in less than a week, unfortunately no live stream is going to be there, so we can’t be sure that Windows 9 beta is coming out on that…

  • Unreal Tournament’s original music composer coming back?

    Last week, we were excited to announce that Epic Games is developing a new Unreal Tournament. Remember that classic UT announcer M-M-M-M-MONSTER KILL for example or maybe the music track for Facing Worlds map? Well guess what? The composers of the soundtrack for original Unreal and Unreal Tournament might return to the new Unreal Tournament.…

  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD Giveaway

    Hello, we have 2 copies of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD to giveaway. Just leave a comment here and say why would you like to have the game for free. It’s redeemable on Steam. The winner will be announced on Saturday morning (May 10th, GMT +1).

  • SteamOS now available!

    Are you ready to test Valve’s new Linux-based operating system? If yes you can download the 960MB installer here. Please remember that the initial release of SteamOS won’t necessarily be mainstream-friendly. Also keep in mind that installing SteamOS will erase everything on your machine. A new FAQ from Valve explains that SteamOS is based on…

  • Steam: Linux client gets a major update!

    All the penguins are happy today, check this out: The Steam client got a major update recently with some pretty needed features: On game launch, if there is an update available but we haven’t started downloading it yet, ask the user if they want to launch the existing bits or wait for the update. How…

  • GamersGate: Monday deals are up!

    Blades of Times: Limited Edition @ 75% off – Steam Daily Deal: Torchlight Complete Pack: TL1 (DRM-Free for PC+Mac) and TL2 (Steam key) 75% off 48 Hour Deal: Victoria Franchise Sale – Base games 75% off – Vic 1 $2.49 Vic 2 $4.99 and all DLC 75% off (including AHD and HoD). Everything DRM-free

  • Maxis (kinda) admits servers are not needed for individual cities

  • Poll Time: Are you using Steam on Windows, Linux or Mac?

    Just a simple question, lets see how many people are out there who actually use Steam on systems other than Windows. Go! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][poll id=77] [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • Maxis insider: SimCity servers not necessary!

  • Steam Linux sale results for Defender’s Quest

    Here’s a great research on Linux sales on Steam from Gamasutra: “The question on everybody’s mind is : how many Linux users are there anyway (on Steam)? Nearly three times as many Linux sales as Mac sales, Linux (for desktops) is a much smaller market than Mac. There’s several possible explanations for these results –…

  • Steam for Linux is out!

    It’s finally here, check out the celebration sale here.

  • Steam: Magicka Free Weekend

    To install the game simply click here. Additionally the game is on sale for 2,49€.

  • Steam for Linux open beta coming next week

    Steam for Linux will be available for everyone to try next week! The list of available games on Steam for Linux users: Amnesia Dynamite Jack Eversion iBomber Attack Killing Floor Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 Serious Sam 3:BFE Sword & Sworcery The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles World of Goo Source: OMG Ubuntu

  • Steam for Linux coming in 2013

    Valve is expected to have the initial Steam Linux client available along with the Left 4 Dead 2 game in some form of beta soon, full-blown Linux push by Valve Software might not happen until around February of 2013. Valve has already been showing off Steam on Linux to partners and Left 4 Dead 2…

  • Ghost Recon Online open beta launched for VIP members

    Update: I would like to stress that this game uses uplay/ubisoft login, but DOES NOT use the uplay launcher! Oh and GRO will launch for everyone aug 3rd forum post as a proof I know this might not be the right time to promote a Ubisoft game, but I couldn’t keep this to myself. I…