Steam Box is a concept console from Valve and, according to Gabe Newell, it will be Linux-based, although it's not going be limited only to the open source solution. A lot of rumors have circulated before and during CES 2013 about a possible Steam console, including one about an interesting mini PC called Xi3. As it turns out, the... (read more)
Steam for Linux is entering the final stages before the official launch and Valve has just opened the Beta program for everyone. Valve has finally managed to release Steam for Linux Beta to the public and not a moment too soon. We have it on good authority the Steam Winter Sale will also begin today. Linux users will thus get a chance t... (read more)
Are a customizable controller, a Valve logo on the case, and being able to sit on a couch to play a game really enough to differentiate the ‘Steam Box’ from a PC?
Steam for Linux was finally launched by Valve, although for now it’s just the Beta client and only a handful of people have access to it. When Valve first announced that its Steam client will be available for Linux, a lot of users have asked themselves if there will be any significant differences between this version and the other ones released ... (read more)
Gaming on Linux is getting more interesting by the day. Valve has updated its Steam December Survey to include Linux statistics. This is Valve’s first month with Linux and even though the Steam for Linux system is still in a beta stage, Linux users already account for 0.8% of total Steam users.
After the launch of Steam Linux beta, you may have seen a big Tux logo on Steam client download page.
When visiting Steam download page from a web browser running on a Linux based OS, you are pointed to Linux version of Steam and a promo ad about Steam Linux beta is shown.
However, Valve is now showing the same page to Windows users as well, encouraging them to
Valve Software has a presence at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show, during which founder Gabe Newell gave an extensive interview to The Verge about Steam, Steam Box (the term being given to Valve’s living room PC project), and more. Money quote: So are most of these going to be Linux-based Steam Boxes? We’ll come [...]
Steam for Linux is getting closer to an official launch and Valve has now included a Linux tab into the client.
Valve is in high gear and they are working hard to make Steam for Linux a reality, probably by the end of year.
Valve has introduced a new feature recently called Big Picture Mode, that will allow you to use Steam with your TV and game controller. You will be able to enjoy your Steam games from the comfort of your couch.
Big Picture Mode has an optimized user interface, suitable for browsing games and apps on TV screens.
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