Steam
PulseAugur coverage of Steam — every cluster mentioning Steam across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- developed by Valve Corporation 100%
- subsidiary of Valve Corporation 100%
- founded by Valve Corporation 100%
- used by Bungie 90%
- used by Destiny 2 90%
- instance of Monument of Triumph 90%
- used by Monument of Triumph 90%
- used by Destiny 2: The Final Shape 90%
- instance of Edge of Fate 90%
- used by marathon 90%
- used by Playground Games 90%
- used by Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis 90%
- 2026-06-25 product_launch The Steam Summer Sale has launched, offering discounts on thousands of games. source
- 2026-06-10 product_launch Valve has stopped producing physical Steam gift cards for retailers. source
- 2026-06-10 product_launch Valve is discontinuing physical Steam gift cards by the end of 2026. source
- 2026-06-10 product_launch Valve is discontinuing physical Steam gift cards by the end of 2026 due to ongoing scammer exploitation. source
28 day(s) with sentiment data
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Calligram Studio develops audio deduction game I'M YOUR HOST
Calligram Studio is developing an audio deduction game called I'M YOUR HOST, which centers on restoring lost podcast episodes using a custom operating system. The game, inspired by the discarded elements of audio editin…
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Bungie's Marathon faces insurmountable pressure after Destiny 2's end and layoffs
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, is facing immense pressure following the discontinuation of Destiny 2 and significant layoffs at the studio. Despite being a well-regarded game that innovates within its genre,…
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Steam Summer Sale begins, Steam Machine reservations open, indie game news
The Steam Summer Sale is currently underway, offering discounts on a wide variety of PC games until July 9. Alongside the sale, Valve has begun the reservation process for the Steam Machine, a Linux-based gaming system.…
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Epic CEO Criticizes Steam, Eyes AI Integration in Unreal Engine 6
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's Steam platform, labeling it a monopoly for its service offerings and expressing concern over its stance on competing platforms like Roblox. Sweeney also highlighted the …
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AI impacts jobs, sparks controversy over labels, and influences hardware costs
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark shared an example of AI's impact on jobs, detailing how the company assisted in processing two months of clinical trial data for Ozempic creators in just one week. Separately, Epic Games …
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Escape From Tarkov event boosts rare loot on Woods map
An in-game event called "Wild Wild Woods" is currently active in Escape From Tarkov, offering players a chance to find rare loot on the Woods map until June 29th. This event features increased loot spawns, more dangerou…
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Developer shares Steam game recommender updates after Reddit feedback
A developer shared an update on their personal project, an explainable search engine for video games called Next Steam Game. The tool uses aspect-based similarity rather than traditional relevancy to help users discover…
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Steam Summer Sale launches with deep discounts; Enshrouded sets October 1.0 release date
The Steam Summer Sale has officially launched, featuring significant discounts on a vast number of games. Separately, the early access game Enshrouded has announced its full 1.0 release date for October, with additional…
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Epic Games CEO blasts Steam's AI disclosure policy as 'irresponsible'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's policy of requiring game developers to disclose the use of AI in their products on Steam. Sweeney argues that AI tools are primarily for productivity and that penalizing…
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Destiny 2 update boosts player engagement with expanded buildcrafting options
Destiny 2 has seen a surge in player engagement, maintaining over 100,000 concurrent Steam players for nearly two weeks following the "Monument of Triumph" update. This update, which is not an expansion or season but a …
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Grand Theft Auto VI's $80 physical edition sparks backlash over DRM and ownership concerns
Grand Theft Auto VI's physical edition is drawing criticism for its high price and lack of a physical disc, containing only a code for digital download. This $80 price point, higher than the typical $70 for AAA games, i…
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Epic CEO on AI, Sony Purges PlayStation Store, KaOS Linux Adopts Dinit
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discussed the future of gaming, including his vision for "Team Open" and his opposition to Valve's AI disclosure requirements on Steam. Meanwhile, Sony is reportedly removing games from the Pl…
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Genshin Impact Creator miHoYo Launches AI Companion on Steam
miHoYo, the creator of Genshin Impact, has launched an AI companion application on Steam. This AI character is designed as an "eternal student" who is unable to complete her piano degree, reflecting the company's increa…
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Mastodon report shows trending hashtags in gaming, science, and AI
A daily report from Mastodon highlights trending hashtags, with "valve", "steam", "gaming", "science", "technology", and "selfhosted" appearing most popular. The report also noted hashtags related to "llm", "opensource"…
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User vents frustration over Steam Machine price, questions AI market impact
The user expresses frustration and anger regarding the pricing of the Steam Machine, questioning when AI will cause a crash in the market. The post is a personal venting session about the perceived high cost of the gami…
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Valve opens Steam Machine reservations at $1,049 with lottery system
Valve has opened reservations for its Steam Machine, with prices starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model and $1,349 for a 2TB version, excluding the Steam Controller. The company is implementing a randomized lottery system…
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Valve opens Steam Machine reservations with randomized queue and $1,049 price
Valve has opened reservations for its Steam Machine, with prices starting at $1,049. To combat scalpers and bots, the company is implementing a randomized queue system for reservations, which are open until June 25th. C…
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Destiny 2 sees massive player surge due to Bungie's revitalization efforts
Destiny 2 is experiencing a surge in player numbers, with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, a feat not seen in years. This resurgence is attributed to recent updates by Bungie that have revitalized the game's ac…
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New $999 Steam game 'Congratulations On Your Purchase' satirizes conspicuous consumption
A new game titled 'Congratulations On Your Purchase' has been released on Steam for $999, making it the most expensive game on the platform. The game offers a brief, 10-minute luxury experience inside a virtual palace, …
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Steam Browser Plugin Adds AI Search Filtering
A browser plugin for Steam has been updated to include AI-powered search filtering, aiming to enhance the user experience on the gaming platform. This new feature allows users to filter search results more effectively, …