Valve – Gaming

Oct232026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Valve Accidentally Confirms Half-Life 3? HLX Mention Sparks Rumors

Credit: Valve Valve may have just given Half-Life fans their biggest clue yet. A developer’s unexpected mention of the mysterious codename “HLX” during a public presentation has reignited speculation about the long-rumored Half-Life 3. The incident took place at GameSoundCon 2026, where Valve composer and sound designer Mike Morasky discussed the company’s approach to audio technology. While explaining how different games use their own implementations of Valve’s HDR audio system, Morasky mentioned both Deadlock and HLX. The comment immediately caught the attention of fans familiar with years of Half-Life 3 rumors. Fellow developer David Feise appeared to react with a sarcastic “Nice work,” later joking that Morasky had only mentioned HLX once. What Is HLX, and Why Does It Matte...

Aug312026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Valve Accidentally Leaked 12 TB Of Steam Data

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Credit: Valve Data miners Gabe Follower and Scolcer discovered 12 TB of internal Steam archives from 2003 to 2013 on an open Valve server. The leaked data includes early builds of Portal 2, CS:GO, Left 4 Dead, and materials from the canceled F-Stop project. The leak turned out to be the result not of a hack, but of a Valve error. The archive was discovered on a public access point connected to Steam2, an outdated system for delivering and storing game content. Valve used Steam2 from 2003 to 2013, so the leak is limited to that period. The archive includes a wealth of game assets and internal builds, including early versions of Portal 2, Left 4 Dead, CS:GO, and F-Stop (the Portal prequel). The community also expects to find information about Half-Life 2: Episode Three, the mythi...

Jul302026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Steam Machine Now Supports FSR 4.1

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Credit: Valve Valve shared new information about its Steam Machine console. Among other things, it pleased owners and potential buyers with the news that the device now supports the FSR 4.1 upscaler. Valve expects that everyone who currently pre-orders a Steam Machine will receive an email with the option to purchase by the end of 2026. This announcement does not apply to those on the waitlist. Furthermore, the company does not guarantee delivery of the mini PC by the end of the year. Those who have already pre-ordered a Steam Machine will have 72 hours to complete their purchase after receiving the email. Pre-order queues and waitlists are separated by product configuration and region. They may advance at different rates depending on demand. Some customers have already received a...

Jul52026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Valve Published Instructions For Creating A Panel With An E Ink Display For The Steam Machine

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Credit: Valve Valve has published complete CAD files, specifications, a materials list, and a video tutorial for the Inkterface e-ink faceplate for the Steam Machine. This information will help users print and assemble their own e-ink faceplate. Valve unveiled the Inkterface front panel during its Steam Machine reveal last year. At the time, Valve stated that the display accessory was not intended for retail sale. The standard Steam Machine uses a magnetic front panel that requires no tools to install or remove. Valve stated that it plans to release the files for users and third-party developers to create their own panels. The build involves using a 5.83-inch Adafruit E Ink display, and Bluetooth connectivity is provided via an ESP32-based board. Users must 3D print the front pane...