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Left 4 Dead 2 Linux Beta Launched
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Razer Starts Shipping First Edge Pre-Orders
Razer announced today at its own Facebook page that the company begins shipping its gaming tablet to customers who pre-ordered the unit last month. The Razer Edge and Edge Pro gaming tablets will come with pre-installed Steam software to launch their games earlier.
Team Fortress 2 Gets Oculus Rift Support
A select few early adopters of Oculus Rift, the most popularized virtual reality headset in recent times, will soon be able to blast their way through Team Fortress 2 in VR glory, as developer Valve announced support through an upcoming update for the game.
Xi3 Piston is Not Steam Box: Company
Xi3 rang up the press late evening with a statement that attempts to put to rest intense speculation that the company's Piston Modular PC is "SteamBox," Valve's game console in the works. Xi3 clarified its ties with Valve, and made an interesting disagreement.
Team Fortress 2 Now Available on Steam for Linux
Valve finished porting its smash-hit multiplayer first-person shooter, Team Fortress 2 to Linux. The game is available on Steam for Linux, and because it's free to play, you don't need to purchase it. All your in-game purchases and advancement are carried over.
Steam for Linux Launched, Ubuntu and GeForce Recommended
In what is probably the biggest development in PC gaming this decade, Valve software officially launched its Steam content distribution platform on Linux, particularly targeting Ubuntu, a popular personal desktop distro. If it clicks, Windows is in some big trouble.
Gabe Newell Responds to Speculation Following Lay-offs
Gabe Newell made a statement laying to rest speculation that the recent lay-offs in Valve's teething hardware division is a sign that it dropped development of the fabled Steambox. Newell stated that not a single project in progress is affected by the changes.
Electronic Arts Unveils Origin For Mac
Electronic Arts, a worldwide developer and distributor of video games, has officially launched its game service for Mac. Just a few weeks ago, Origin for Mac was still in alpha stage. With about 40 million users, Origin for Mac will offer the same experience as for PC.
Skyrim Dragonborn DLC Now Available For PC
For all those waiting patiently for the release of the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Dragonborn DLC, your wait is finally over as Bethesda Softworks has released the add-on content today. The DLC is available on Steam for $19.99 USD and in various languages.