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Online service has made PC a stronger platform, says Valve's director of business development

Exclusive interview with Valve's Kim Swift details Portal evolution process

With both user numbers and publisher support swelling for Valve’s online digital distribution network Steam, Valve’s marketing vice president Doug Lombardi has said that the firm is looking to widen its offering to more types of digital content. Speaking to US consumer site Tom’s Games, Lombardi stated: We’re looking at …

Though Valve’s Doug Lombardi has previously stated that gamers could definitely expect more Portal action in the future, for the first time a direct sequel to the title has been name-dropped. Speaking in an interview with G4TV, Portal’s lead designer Kimberly Swift stated: ‘I believe Doug Lombardi, who is our …

Digital game distribution service could be in the works

Following its inclusion in EA’s successful The Orange Box, Valve’s dimension-bending shooter Portal has become somewhat of a cult classic – and now developer Valve has said that there’s plenty more to come from the franchise. Speaking to Eurogamer, Valve’s Doug Lombardi said of a possible add-on or sequel: "There’ll …

Steamworks offers sales stats, copy protection and other functions to PC game developers

Ukrainian developer GCS Game World has confirmed that its upcoming FPS-prequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky will be made available on Valve’s online distribution network Steam simultaneously with its release at retail. For the full story, head over to MCV’s best online buddy Develop.

Famed US independent buys developer of new game Left 4 Dead

Another publishing superstar has climbed aboard the Steam bandwagon with news that Rockstar is to offer its PC catalogue on Valve’s ever-growing downloads service. Ten games are available to buy online now – GTA, GTA2, GTA3, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, Midnight Club II, Max Payne, Max Payne 2, …