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Will Steam Ever Make it to Consoles?

Before you even begin to read this you are probably asking yourself, why in the world would console manufacturers EVER allow Steam to be available and take away from the limited digital downloads they already sell? I agree, it sounds crazy. But, take a step back and think about this for a second.

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VittoScaletta284767d ago

would make sense to those who own pc's. to be able to play the same game on a console and a pc, might just work.

DeadlyFire4767d ago

Next-gen. This gen is already set. PS3, X360, Wii Operation systems would have to allow for apps to exist and run on their own. Although still possible. Mostly in a limited sense until more freedom for OS will be allowed. Likely if at all possible it won't be this generation. Will Microsoft allow this. haha. Funny. Sony Yes. Nintendo Maybe.

Shok4767d ago

Aint it comin to the PS3?

Shok4767d ago

Ah. Ok, thanks for the clarification.

ExplosionSauce4767d ago

Is also a very good addition. And makes sense.

Pandamobile4766d ago

This is Steam:
http://i.cubeupload.com/Qp2...

Steamworks is just an API used to integrate features of Steam like the cloud-saving and cross platform gaming.

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spektical4767d ago

no its steamworks.
Additionally it would semi-challenge PSN Store. I believe it would be more possible for Valve to have a Steam store within the PSN store, much like capcom, etc. have their own sections.

Pandamobile4767d ago

No. There is literally zero chance that Steam will ever be on consoles.

Why would Sony or Microsoft allow Valve, a third party company to essentially steal a large chunk of their profits? Steam is a marketplace for PC games, what good would that do on consoles?

Besides, Valve are already working on a more console-like experience for Steam and is rumoured to have PC to TV streaming capabilities so you can run the game on your PC, and play it from your couch.

a_bro4767d ago

rumored? i thought it was announced a while ago.

Motion4767d ago (Edited 4767d ago )

Whoa whoa whoa...back up the boat. I'm going to google it now to find out, but what are these Steam PC to TV streaming features you speak of? That would(will) be pretty awesome.

Edit:
Ok, looked it up. "Big Picture mode", apparently details are scarce. Speculation is that it could be streaming with specialized hardware, but will probably just be a consolized interface for HTPC's. The second option is pretty Meh.

XabiDaChosenOne4767d ago

You mean how sony allows netflix vudu and hulu to compete with its video store on its own console? As long as Sony sees a cut in it I don't see why they wouldn't allow it.

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lpfisher4767d ago

I think, assuming this Valve/Sony partnership blooms a little bit, we might see this in the future. As for the 360, definitely not. Microsoft will never team with Steam (Games for Windows Live...look it up).

distorted_reality4767d ago (Edited 4767d ago )

Playstation Network Store......Look it up.

As Panda said, it won't happen. The only thing you may see is Steam Friends come into play, but there's no way that either console will get a fully fledged Steam client anytime soon.

lpfisher4767d ago

There's no reason to believe that PSN and Steam can't coexist. As long as Sony gets a cut, I could see them being willing to do damn near anything, and we all know Valve is wiling now.

I think Portal 2 will ultimately decide whether or not this develops.

I wouldn't see it as "stealing a large chunk of their profits." See, in business, people can cooperate and make deals...Steam and PSN hardly sell the same games. If Valve made some of their Steam catalog available on PSN similar to how Sony is doing PSOne classics, it'd be nothing but a good thing for all parties involved.

distorted_reality4767d ago

The only reason they sell different games currently is because they're on different platforms and have different catalogues to work with.....If both services were on the same platform, you can be sure that they'd be fighting for rights to release games solely on their stores.

Portal 2 won't have any influence at all, considering we're talking about two very different things here. Sales wise we all know that Portal 2 will do well on the PS3, but drawing a line from that to a fully fledged Steam Client is ridiculous.

They may create a slimmed down client to sell Valve titles, but they won't create a fully fledged store. There are way too many logistical and financial hoops that they would have to step through (not to mention Sony's greed) to make it viable anytime soon.

Stealth20k4767d ago

very crazy

and steam isnt coming to any console. Only steamworks that links accounts and stats and stuff

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Team Fortress: Source 2 and Portal 64 Fan Projects Shut Down by Valve Takedowns

Fan projects Team Fortress: Source 2 and Portal 64 have shut down after Valve intervened in their development.

-Foxtrot104d ago

First they open Steam up to more AI, now they are shutting down fan projects when at one time they used to support or even give the fans jobs.

Wonder what's going on with Valve at the minute.

rlow1104d ago

@Foxtrot
It’s called money plain and simple.

JEECE103d ago

I mean, that might explain the Team Fortress 2 thing, because Valve might bring that to Source 2 (though I'm not sure I'd bet on that), but I can't see how Portal 64 hurts them. If anything, it's more attention to the Portal and therefore Valve/Steam.

Giblet_Head103d ago (Edited 103d ago )

There's potential that Valve had already planned to bring Source 2 to TF2 officially after Counter Strike 2. It's been getting some renewed attention lately.

Inverno103d ago

You got Nintendo to thank for Portal64 being taken down. As for TF2, most likely it's due to the probability of Valve working on a source 2 port themselves. It's sucks but Nintendo are the biggest pricks in the business and not letting this drag out into a huge court drama is the best decision.

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Valve Opens the Floodgates to Allow More AI Based Games on Steam

Valve has updated its stance on AI games on the Steam storefront, allowing creators to publish AI-created games.

Droppedez104d ago

AI is just another form of slavery for our computer brethren.

Barlos104d ago (Edited 104d ago )

Hell no. I want games that have been made by creative minds who have a passion for their craft, not a bot with a penchant for plagiarism.

BrainSyphoned103d ago (Edited 103d ago )

So instead of paying for an engine and assets to create a game they are paying for an engine and assets to create a game.

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Valve Tells Players To Stop Inhaling Steam Deck Vent Fumes

Valve has officially warned against inhaling the Steam Deck vent fumes in an official response due to potential health hazards.

gold_drake130d ago

my god, people are so dumb these days.

shinoff2183130d ago

I read the headline to my girl and she even reacted wtf is wrong with people. People wild

Notellin127d ago

I feel bad for her that she can't read and needs you to do it for her. Keep your head up!

shinoff2183127d ago

Notellin, I've been teaching her 😘

Jin_Sakai128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

This generation is about dumb as it gets.

frostypants128d ago

Huffing things isn't new to be fair.

SavageFlamingo128d ago

This has nothing to do with generations. It’s not a stupid challenge or anything. People just happened to smell it while they were playing. The steam deck exhaust is easy to smell without even trying. Just playing it you’ll smell it in the air around you.

Felix_Argyle_Catbro128d ago

"tHiS gEErAtIoN"
It's every generation, today you just see it more clearly thanks to internet.

k2d128d ago

To be fair, I loved the smell of glue, gas and certain plastics as a kid (new disc cartridges/new hardware, anyone?)

Si-Fly127d ago

Instruction manuals for me, best smell ever 😂

crazyCoconuts128d ago

I actually take a whiff of it once in a while, it's funny that it smells so good lol

DarXyde128d ago

Tide pod fiasco all over again

Felix_Argyle_Catbro128d ago

"tHeSe DaYs"
People have been just as dumb in the past, you just see it clearly now thanks to the internet.

gold_drake128d ago

thanks for that .. insight. ha.

rlow1127d ago

Well good thing about dumb people, they play an important part in human history. How else do we know which plants, animals and foods ar dangerous? Dumb people! They pay the price so the rest of us don’t have to. Lol

FinalFantasyFanatic127d ago

Honestly, I'm not even surprised considering some of the people I come across these days, inhaling fumes would explain a lot of things.

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Knightofelemia129d ago (Edited 129d ago )

Wow people will huff anything nowadays some people just have way too much time on their hands.

Abnor_Mal128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

Another reason to love the PlayStation Portal, no chance of breathing in noxious vapors.

Get a Steam Deck they said, to which I reply, what are you high?

KwietStorm_BLM128d ago

Were you high when you typed this?

Abnor_Mal128d ago

Sorry bud no Steam Deck here.

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FinalFantasyFanatic127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

Even the Steam Deck does streaming better than the Portal (they portal is capped for streaming for some reason, whereas the Steam Deck isn't).

Neonridr127d ago

imagine pretending a glorified streaming device is better than a stand alone unit that can also, stream.

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Eonjay128d ago

Stand by for the 'gaming kills' articles.
Que Halloween movie theme.

Nucleux128d ago

What does it smell/taste like?

Barlos128d ago

Better than the Switch cartridges is my guess.

Just to be clear, I've never licked a Switch cartridge, nor have I inhaled my deck's fumes.

Profchaos128d ago

Same never licked a switch cart I've always been worried more about where it's been than the taste but

Fluke_Skywalker128d ago

It smells good, that's the problem lol. When I first turned mine on I noticed it 😅
Better stop sniffing it then.

Barlos128d ago

I've had my deck for over a year, I've never been compelled to put my nose near the vent for a good lungful 😂

crazyCoconuts128d ago

I can't explain it... It smells...new

SavageFlamingo128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

Kind of like cheap bacon cooking. Even cheap bacon smells good.

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