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[Column] Valve’s Constantly Changing Position On DigiHom


[Update: we have received notice from Digital Homicide that the issue below is due to an error in the Steam API, and not part of any deliberate decision by Valve. We apologize for the error.] The game above is Daisy’s Sweet Time Cupcake Mania, one of numerous clone games up on Greenlight by esteemed developer … Continue reading “[Column] Valve’s Constantly Changing Position On DigiHom”

Valve Bans Another Shady Developer


In what appears to be a more coordinated approach to quality assurance, Valve has banned yet another shady developer on Steam. Developer Kut Stupid, at least as he is credited on the game’s store page, has one title on Steam: Lemurzin. It’s been on sale since November 2015 at the price of $1.99 and carries … Continue reading “Valve Bans Another Shady Developer”

Valve Bans Rai Studio Games Over Fraudulent Reviews


Say hello to the new Digital Homicide. Electric Zombies got a very small nod here at MMO Fallout last week where we discussed the game Zombie Rush and how it was definitely buying reviews. I mentioned at the time that the legion of bots were busy farming time on a game Electric Zombies by Rai … Continue reading “Valve Bans Rai Studio Games Over Fraudulent Reviews”

[Not Massive] Valve Just Struck Down Digital Homicide


In the world of Steam and shady developers, no name has drawn quite as much hatred from the gaming public like Digital Homicide. Not unlike similar personalities including Uwe Boll, Digital Homicide’s notoriety is only superseded by the fact that the perception of its following is much higher than the real numbers. What it does have, … Continue reading “[Not Massive] Valve Just Struck Down Digital Homicide”

Less Massive: Valve Bans CSGO Servers That Falsify Inventories


Valve has issued a warning to server owners in Counter Strike: Global Offensive that modifications that falsify player inventories are not allowed and must be removed before “further action is taken.” Since Valve’s games are heavily modifiable, players in the community quickly figured out methods to alter servers in order to provide players with weapon skins, … Continue reading “Less Massive: Valve Bans CSGO Servers That Falsify Inventories”

Valve Shuts Down Paid Skyrim Workshop, Refunds Everyone


Valve’s controversial decision to introduce a system where mod makers could put their creations up for sale is dead in the water just a couple of days after it was introduced. Last week Valve announced that creations in the Skyrim workshop would be able to charge a fee for use, with the creator taking a … Continue reading “Valve Shuts Down Paid Skyrim Workshop, Refunds Everyone”

Valve Changes Trade Policy To Reduce Fraud


Valve has updated their policy on game trading in Steam, requiring a one month wait period before giftable games can be traded. All new games purchased as a gift and placed in the purchaser’s inventory will be untradable for 30 days. The gift may still be gifted at any time. The only change is to … Continue reading “Valve Changes Trade Policy To Reduce Fraud”

Valve Pulls Game After Developer Tweets Threat


Social media has brought many great things to the gaming community, chief among which being a much closer and more personal connection with the people who make our games. Unfortunately, it has also had the effect of giving faces to the otherwise faceless, a voice to those who for the sake of the company’s public … Continue reading “Valve Pulls Game After Developer Tweets Threat”