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Could An Apple and Valve Console Actually Work?

Could the two software giants really come together to produce something to challenge the big three in the future? Would it even be a smart business move to enter the console market this late in the game?

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mochachino4401d ago

I doubt it, both companies have opposite design philosophies. Valve thinks the more open the better, while Apple prefers a much more closed and controlled system.

Jdoki4400d ago

Valve may be open in terms of mods, SDK's and so on, but Steam is as closed and controlled as the iTunes and App Stores.

The ultimate closed system is a console - and yet Valve has worked with Sony to incorporate Steam. If they can do it with Sony they could do it with Apple.

Not that I think an Apple / Valve console will become a reality - but the parallels between Steam and iTunes Store might mean a closer alignment, as Steam is already on OSX.

Megaton4401d ago

Don't want Apple involved. It'll cost twice as much as it should, use all sorts of proprietary garbage, and they'll release a new iteration of the console every year with very minor upgrades.

decrypt4401d ago (Edited 4401d ago )

"It'll cost twice as much as it should, use all sorts of proprietary garbage"

Dont current console makers already do this?

Selling 6 year old hardware as next gen. Still charge 300usd for it.

Good luck trying to use a standard HD on a MS console.

Console gamers are already getting ripped off, adding Apple to the party wont be that bad lol, atleast they would then have the option not to be stuck with dated tech for a decade(for the ones willing to pay atleast).

Games4M - Rob4401d ago

When you build a 250Gb, blu-ray, equipped decent gaming machine for under £250 then come back and start bleating again. In the meantime though you should shut up.

MiamiACR214401d ago (Edited 4401d ago )

Could gamers brains start working so that they can finally figure out that it won't happen? The answer is no, to both questions.

Smashbro294401d ago

No. Apple blows and Valve doesn't. It's that simple.

Hicken4401d ago

Would it work? From a technological standpoint, I'm certain it would function.

Would people buy it? Not really.

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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.

-Foxtrot131d 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.

rlow1131d ago

@Foxtrot
It’s called money plain and simple.

JEECE130d 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_Head130d ago (Edited 130d 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.

Inverno130d 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.

Droppedez130d ago

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

Barlos130d ago (Edited 130d 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.

BrainSyphoned130d ago (Edited 130d 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_drake156d ago

my god, people are so dumb these days.

shinoff2183156d ago

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

Notellin154d ago

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

shinoff2183154d ago

Notellin, I've been teaching her 😘

Jin_Sakai155d ago (Edited 155d ago )

This generation is about dumb as it gets.

frostypants155d ago

Huffing things isn't new to be fair.

SavageFlamingo154d 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_Catbro154d ago

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

k2d155d ago

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

Si-Fly154d ago

Instruction manuals for me, best smell ever 😂

crazyCoconuts155d ago

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

DarXyde154d ago

Tide pod fiasco all over again

Felix_Argyle_Catbro154d ago

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

gold_drake154d ago

thanks for that .. insight. ha.

rlow1154d 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

FinalFantasyFanatic154d 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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Knightofelemia156d ago (Edited 156d ago )

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

Abnor_Mal155d ago (Edited 155d 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_BLM155d ago

Were you high when you typed this?

Abnor_Mal155d ago

Sorry bud no Steam Deck here.

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FinalFantasyFanatic154d ago (Edited 154d 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).

Neonridr154d ago

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

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Eonjay155d ago

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

Nucleux155d ago

What does it smell/taste like?

Barlos155d 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.

Profchaos155d ago

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

Fluke_Skywalker155d ago

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

Barlos154d 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 😂

crazyCoconuts155d ago

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

SavageFlamingo154d ago (Edited 154d ago )

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

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