Gabe Newell Gets Cozy with Sony

So here’s one surprise we didn’t see coming. As you know by now, Gabe Newell’s been pretty outspoken when speaking about the PlayStation 3, so it shocked us when he took the stage at Sony’s E3 briefing to revise his views on the company’s home console:

I’ve been pretty outspoken in my comments about the current generation of game consoles. So I’d really like to thank everyone at Sony for their gracious hospitality and for not repeatedly punching me in the face.

Praising the open nature of Sony’s console, he then went on to announce Portal 2 with Steamworks support for the PlayStation 3, stating it would be the best version on ANY console – take THAT Microsoft! Portal 2′s official trailer followed the announcement, check out the trailer here.

Portal 2 Trailer: It’s Been a Long Time

She’s back! For those upset about the recent Portal 2 delay, this is for you.

Steam for Mac Goes Live, Portal Goes Free

The wait is finally over and Steam for Mac (after a small delay) has launched alongside 60+ “Steam Play” titles – impressive, huh?

The now popular service launched this afternoon for the Mac and allows users to buy, try and play games, as well as stay connected with friends, unlock in-game achievements and all other novelties associated with a modern gaming platform nowadays. Launch titles and more after the jump. Read More »

Steam for Mac Redesigned

With Steam for the Mac still a week away, freelance designer Sebastiaan de With has taken it upon himself to offer up a redesign – a damn-near beautiful one if you ask me! Comparison shots after the jump. Read More »

X10: A Left 4 Dead Recap

There was a ton of information flowing from X10 and we’re just now catching up on everything, putting it into perspective and marking our calendars. One of the biggest announcements was the surplus of Left 4 Dead (the original and Left 4 Dead 2) content that is on the way. Let’s break everything down and try and get a feel for what Valve has in store for the future. Read More »