Online game distributor Valve has launched iOS and Android apps for its Steam users - although sadly this doesn't mean PC gaming on the go.

Instead, like the My Xbox iOS app, this is an online community based app where gamers can chat with...

Valve has revamped its Steam download platform, adding an "all-new" server and client code to deliver better download rates.

Okay, okay....we know that a news story containing the words "server", "client code" and "download rates" isn't exactly...

Online game distributor Steam has begun offering free games for its users in a newly launched "Free to Play" section.

The games are completely free to download and play - although like free Facebook games, there are small charges associated...

Electronic Arts is taking on digital download store Steam by creating its own download store for gamers looking to get the latest EA titles.

Called Origin and available at www.origin.com, gamers can find, purchase and download all the best...

The monopoly that Valve holds over the PC and Mac games digital download market is killing off competition, or so claims a director at a rival service. Its dominance in the sector with Steam is preventing anybody else launching or maintaining a similar...

The latest iteration of the hideously successful Football Manager games series is to feature social networking within its bowels for the very first time.

Players will be able to post video clips of their matches, from within the engine directly...

Moonbase Alpha, the official NASA MMO will be released onto the Steam network on 6 July.

The game, which has been in private beta testing for a while now, features realistic NASA exploration scenarios with 3D graphics. You'll be part of a moon...

We suspected that there would be a few big stories dropping over in Los Angeles at E3 and we haven't been disappointed. Microsoft Kinect got an official unveiling, as did the Xbox 360 Slim and the Nintendo 3DS. One thing we were not expecting though,...

Steam, as promised, has launched a Mac version of its service bringing with it a new world for Mac users not used to being able to play the latest games on their computer.

The new software, which went live late on Wednesday evening, has launched...

If you ask any PC gamer what the best platform for buying and downloading videogames is, almost every single one will tell you "Steam". However, up until now that pleasure has been limited to PCs.

That's set to change on 12 May, which is the...

Valve has announced it will be bringing its Steam gaming service to the Mac bringing with it a shiny beacon of gaming fun to Mac users who've in the past been left out.

"Steam and Valve's library of games including Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress...

Valve appears to be dropping hints to a collection of websites that its Steam platform will shortly be available for Mac users. Steam currently dominates the PC retail market, allowing users to buy and download games from their computers, rather than...

PC gaming behemoth Steam has rolled out a massive update to its desktop client, bringing a wide range of social features and a browser based on the Webkit engine used by Safari and Chrome. It's still a beta, though, so you'll have to opt in to get...

We're spreading the word of what looks to be a pretty decent PC games-bundle offer today - and one that is likely to appeal, in particular, to those of you who enjoy war as the driving theme.

Steam is offering 18 different titles to download...