A class-action lawsuit was filed by a plaintiffs' law firm against Valve, accusing the company of using illegal gambling tactics via the loot box system offered in some of Valve's games. The lawsuit alleged that Valve had knowingly profited off consumers, including children, through the money the company had earned by selling loot boxes.
Along with being the company behind the popular PC storefront Steam, Valve is also the creator of various games, including Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, and the Counter-Strike series. In addition to its gaming IPs, Valve is also the creator of the popular Steam Deck handheld system, which allows Steam users to play various PC titles on the go. Though stocks of the Steam Deck have become difficult to replenish, Valve is also developing the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. The Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller are all scheduled to launch sometime in 2026, though exact pricing and release date information remain unknown as of this writing.
Fans of Half-Life 2 have discovered a negative review for the iconic shooter left by an employee working for the Steam creator.
Weeks after New York Attorney General Leticia James sued Valve...
