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Linux Gaming Growth Challenges Windows and Benefits Valve
Valve has successfully increased Linux's share in PC gaming, though Windows remains dominant by far.

Portal 2: Community Edition Enters Open Beta, Elevating Modding
This new edition promises to revolutionize custom level creation, offering advanced tools to the vast modding community of Valve's classic game.

Proton 11.0-beta1: Valve Boosts Linux Gaming with Classics and Performance
Valve has released the new beta of Proton, its official compatibility layer for Linux. This version enhances performance and adds support for iconic 90s games.

Transform Your Linux PC into a Steam Deck: The Ultimate Gaming Guide
Discover how to turn your Linux computer into a powerful Steam Deck-like gaming machine. Valve, with SteamOS and Proton, democratizes access to thousands of Windows titles.

Half-Life writer surprised by how few FPS games followed Valve's storytelling approach
Marc Laidlaw, lead writer of Half-Life, expressed surprise that so few first-person shooters adopted Valve's immersive storytelling model, despite the influence of titles like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty.

Epic Games Unveils Seasonal Sale with Up to 80% Discounts
Epic Games has launched its anticipated seasonal offers, providing players with the opportunity to acquire a wide range of titles, from AAA blockbusters to independent gems, with discounts reaching up to 80%. This promotion, valid until April 13th, is an excellent chance to expand your game library.

The Silent Revolution: Linux Doubles Its Gaming Presence, Surpassing 5% on Steam
Steam's March 2026 Hardware Survey reveals a historic milestone: Linux has more than doubled its market share in PC gaming, reaching an impressive 5.33%. This meteoric rise is attributed to the maturity of technologies like Proton and the growing influence of the Steam Deck, marking a significant shift in the operating system landscape for gamers.

Animgraph 2 Beta
We're shipping a beta build that updates CS2's animation system to Animgraph 2, reducing the CPU and networking costs associated with animation.