Valve says it will monitor system abuse to prevent users getting free titles
But users waive rights after download and installation
‘You put us in a really uncomfortable position’
Revenue generating in-game item stores open up to non-Valve games
Developers advised not to release games early if they don't have the funds to finish them without sales
Store page views on the rise but sales for some small studios could be in decline
'Giving customers more options means giving developers more places for their product to make a connection,' says Alden Kroll
New recommendation system and curator list designed to improve how users find titles
Players flock to store as summer sale nears end
End could be nigh for community-voting scheme and store curation
Studio head Brian Fargo praises Steam creator for not ‘wielding’ its power
Sales though Valve's eponymous digital store will be charged at 20 per cent VAT rate next year
Phantasy Star Online 2 and Puyopuyo!! Quest help Sega reach profits of £265.8m
Title pulled after developers protest and claim no knowledge of Steam publishing deal with Strategy First
Sandbox title knocks fellow in-development title DayZ off sales top spot
Mobile and free-to-play online games take majority of earnings as digital grows 11%
Console's Blu-ray drive wasn't a sure bet midway through 2013, says Spencer
Valve's digital distribution service could be a major draw to the living room PC
New game review system to replace Steam Recommendations
Debbie Bestwick looks at the changes digital has brought to the company and the game industry
The Humble Store becomes permanent digital distribution service after years on the back-end
‘Buy great games at great prices 24/7 and support charity with every purchase’ says Humble Bundle
11 Bit's Games Republic offers cash to games bloggers who help sell games
New scheme will allow account holders to lend their entire library to other users
Microsoft senior director Albert Penello says company will bring back family sharing 'when time is right'
Gift key giveaway intended to solve problem of underactive servers