Press Release - Valve
Nov 7, 2016 - Available now, the Steam Discovery Update 2.0 expands the platform with tools and features designed to give gamers more control and choice in their Steam experience. The first Discovery Update was launched two years ago, and dozens of iterative changes have been made since. Today’s update introduces a larger collection of new features and functionality based on user feedback such as a powerful new preferences options, expanded support for curators, and easier access to your friends’ activity.

The Discovery Update 2.0 is live now. To review more details on what’s included in today’s update and see a recap of other recent Steam Store updates, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/about/newstore2016
Press Release - Valve
Nov 7, 2016 - Available now, the Steam Discovery Update 2.0 expands the platform with tools and features designed to give gamers more control and choice in their Steam experience. The first Discovery Update was launched two years ago, and dozens of iterative changes have been made since. Today’s update introduces a larger collection of new features and functionality based on user feedback such as a powerful new preferences options, expanded support for curators, and easier access to your friends’ activity.

The Discovery Update 2.0 is live now. To review more details on what’s included in today’s update and see a recap of other recent Steam Store updates, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/about/newstore2016
Press Release - Valve
STRATEGY FIRST 27th ANNIVERSARY SALE ON STEAM! ALL STRATEGY FIRST GAMES ARE 80% OFF.*

Celebrate the 27th Anniversary Sale “The Year of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity”

Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Strategy First Inc, a leading digital publisher is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary Sale available on Steam. All Strategy First titles will receive an 80% discount from the regular price.

The games available represent a variety of genres, adventure, strategy, action, racing, casual, indie, simulations and much more.

During ‘The Year of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’ be sure to experience the original FlatOut titles. While at the same time try other genres and great games from Graviteam Tactics ‘Operation Star’ and much more. There are fun and exciting titles from developers from all parts of the world.

For the entire list of games available we kindly invite you to visit our page.

Strategy First Director Emanuel Wall: “Our 27th Anniversary ‘The Year of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’ promises to be our biggest year to date. We will continue to bring games from all over the world from as many diverse genres as possible. At the same time we plan on delivering news, updates and sneak-peaks of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’ and from our development partner Kylotonn Games.”

The Strategy First 27th Anniversary sale ‘The Year of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’ features over a hundred games all discounted by 80%.

See all of Strategy First's titles here!

*Offer ends May 18th at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Apr 25, 2016
Press Release - Valve
LIONSGATE LAUNCHES FILMS ON
STEAM’S GLOBAL DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM

Blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Divergent & Saw Franchises to Lead Roster of Lionsgate Feature Films Available to Steam Customers

April 25, 2016 — Valve Corporation and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, have formed a ground-breaking partnership under which Lionsgate has become one of the first major studios to license films to Valve’s popular Steam digital distribution platform, the two companies announced today. The deal reflects Lionsgate’s commitment to monetize its content across an expanding array of digital platforms by offering its movies, television programming and digital content to online audiences around the world.

The partnership will launch with over 100 Lionsgate feature films available to Steam customers, including movies from the Company’s blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Divergent franchises. More titles will be added as the partnership continues to expand worldwide.

“We’re delighted to partner with Steam, a leader in the digital entertainment and gaming space, as part of our commitment to remain at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering content to online audiences around the world,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “With over 125 million users, Steam represents a unique, exciting and disruptive opportunity to expand our global distribution business.”

"Lionsgate has emerged as a major creative force with a deep pipeline of blockbuster franchises and commercially exciting, star-driven event films, making them important content suppliers for our platform,” said Valve head of marketing Doug Lombardi. "Their films are engaging audiences and fostering rich communities around the world, reflecting the kind of high-quality entertainment that we expect to drive the continued expansion of our content offering."

Steam customers are able to view video on all Steam-supported platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, SteamOS, and in virtual reality via SteamVR. Over the past year, Steam's video offering has continued to expand. Steam is a leading platform for digital content with thousands of titles and millions of users. For pricing, availability, and more, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/sale/lionsgate
Apr 25, 2016
Press Release - Valve
LIONSGATE LAUNCHES FILMS ON
STEAM’S GLOBAL DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM

Blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Divergent & Saw Franchises to Lead Roster of Lionsgate Feature Films Available to Steam Customers

April 25, 2016 — Valve Corporation and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, have formed a ground-breaking partnership under which Lionsgate has become one of the first major studios to license films to Valve’s popular Steam digital distribution platform, the two companies announced today. The deal reflects Lionsgate’s commitment to monetize its content across an expanding array of digital platforms by offering its movies, television programming and digital content to online audiences around the world.

The partnership will launch with over 100 Lionsgate feature films available to Steam customers, including movies from the Company’s blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Divergent franchises. More titles will be added as the partnership continues to expand worldwide.

“We’re delighted to partner with Steam, a leader in the digital entertainment and gaming space, as part of our commitment to remain at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering content to online audiences around the world,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “With over 125 million users, Steam represents a unique, exciting and disruptive opportunity to expand our global distribution business.”

"Lionsgate has emerged as a major creative force with a deep pipeline of blockbuster franchises and commercially exciting, star-driven event films, making them important content suppliers for our platform,” said Valve head of marketing Doug Lombardi. "Their films are engaging audiences and fostering rich communities around the world, reflecting the kind of high-quality entertainment that we expect to drive the continued expansion of our content offering."

Steam customers are able to view video on all Steam-supported platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, SteamOS, and in virtual reality via SteamVR. Over the past year, Steam's video offering has continued to expand. Steam is a leading platform for digital content with thousands of titles and millions of users. For pricing, availability, and more, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/sale/lionsgate
Mad Max - Valve
High definition digital versions of all four of the movies in the cult classic “Mad Max” series, as well as the new Mad Max video game in the series are available for sale now via electronic sell-through (EST) from Steam, it was announced today by the entertainment platform that allows users to play, connect, create and more.

The “Mad Max” video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Avalanche Studios makes its debut today and features open-world, third person action set in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Introducing an original story set within the universe of the “Mad Max” films, the game's launch on Steam is accompanied by the digital availability of all four films in the Mad Max Antholology; “Mad Max,” “The Road Warrior,” “Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome,” and the recently released “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The game and films will be offered in a variety of packages and price points to Steam gamers in the US, Canada, Russia, Brazil, South Korea and much of Europe. Fans in Spain (9/4), Germany (9/10), Norway (9/14), France (9/14) and the UK (9/21) who purchase any of the available packages now can access the catalog titles immediately and “Mad Fax: Fury Road” later in the month when the title is first available in the territory.

“Steam is a great partner for Warner Bros.” said Jim Wuthrich, President of the Americas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “Together we can offer fans a great, immersive film and interactive experience. Steam is the ideal place to launch both the fantastic new title from Avalanche as well as the full collection of films together.”

"Just about every gamer is a fan of the Mad Max anthology," said Doug Lombardi at Valve. "From the original to the amazing “Mad Max: Fury Road,” these titles have captured the imagination of film and gaming fans alike. As Steam's library of games and movies continue to grow, the Mad Max game and film anthology represent major offerings for the platform."
Steam is a leading platform for games with thousands of titles and millions of gamers. Since March, Steam has also added 100 film titles, with more coming soon.EST was up 30% in 2014 over 2013 and EST for theatrical new release titles was up 60% in the same period of time.

For pricing, availability, and more, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/sale/madmax/.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.



Mad Max - Valve
High definition digital versions of all four of the movies in the cult classic “Mad Max” series, as well as the new Mad Max video game in the series are available for sale now via electronic sell-through (EST) from Steam, it was announced today by the entertainment platform that allows users to play, connect, create and more.

The “Mad Max” video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Avalanche Studios makes its debut today and features open-world, third person action set in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Introducing an original story set within the universe of the “Mad Max” films, the game's launch on Steam is accompanied by the digital availability of all four films in the Mad Max Antholology; “Mad Max,” “The Road Warrior,” “Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome,” and the recently released “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The game and films will be offered in a variety of packages and price points to Steam gamers in the US, Canada, Russia, Brazil, South Korea and much of Europe. Fans in Spain (9/4), Germany (9/10), Norway (9/14), France (9/14) and the UK (9/21) who purchase any of the available packages now can access the catalog titles immediately and “Mad Fax: Fury Road” later in the month when the title is first available in the territory.

“Steam is a great partner for Warner Bros.” said Jim Wuthrich, President of the Americas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “Together we can offer fans a great, immersive film and interactive experience. Steam is the ideal place to launch both the fantastic new title from Avalanche as well as the full collection of films together.”

"Just about every gamer is a fan of the Mad Max anthology," said Doug Lombardi at Valve. "From the original to the amazing “Mad Max: Fury Road,” these titles have captured the imagination of film and gaming fans alike. As Steam's library of games and movies continue to grow, the Mad Max game and film anthology represent major offerings for the platform."
Steam is a leading platform for games with thousands of titles and millions of gamers. Since March, Steam has also added 100 film titles, with more coming soon.EST was up 30% in 2014 over 2013 and EST for theatrical new release titles was up 60% in the same period of time.

For pricing, availability, and more, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/sale/madmax/.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.



Press Release - Valve
Aug 3, 2015 -- The Main Event portion of the 2015 International Dota 2 Championships begins today at 10 am Pacific in Seattle's Key Arena, with 16 teams fighting for a spot in Saturday's final and the winner's share of the record-breaking $18 million prize pool.

This year's International is being broadcast via the Internet, television, at pubstomps, and the finals will be shown in over 400 theaters in the U.S. For local listings, please see this page:
http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/

Attendees at this year's sold out show have access to a new exhibits area at the adjacent Seattle Center/Fisher Pavilion, as well as the Secret Shop, offering Dota themed collectibles. This year ticket holders were able to browse and pre order Secret Shop items in advance. (For more info:
http://blog.dota2.com/2015/07/secret-shop-pre-orders-pubstomps/)

This is the fifth annual International Dota 2 Championship event. For more information please visit dota2.com
Press Release - Valve
Aug 3, 2015 -- The Main Event portion of the 2015 International Dota 2 Championships begins today at 10 am Pacific in Seattle's Key Arena, with 16 teams fighting for a spot in Saturday's final and the winner's share of the record-breaking $18 million prize pool.

This year's International is being broadcast via the Internet, television, at pubstomps, and the finals will be shown in over 400 theaters in the U.S. For local listings, please see this page:
http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/

Attendees at this year's sold out show have access to a new exhibits area at the adjacent Seattle Center/Fisher Pavilion, as well as the Secret Shop, offering Dota themed collectibles. This year ticket holders were able to browse and pre order Secret Shop items in advance. (For more info:
http://blog.dota2.com/2015/07/secret-shop-pre-orders-pubstomps/)

This is the fifth annual International Dota 2 Championship event. For more information please visit dota2.com
Press Release - Valve
July 15, 2015 -- The International Dota 2 Championships (TI5) is still a few weeks off yet this year's community-funded prize pool has already shattered previous records with this year's purse currently over $16.5 mil, up from last year's record setting $10.9 mil.

In addition to the record setting prize purse, this year's International will mark the introduction of viewing parties in over 400 movie theaters across the US. Those interested in attending the viewing parties may find information and purchase tickets via www.FathomEvents.com

Meanwhile, new Secret Shop merchandise has been revealed (http://dota2.welovefine.com/). For the first time ever, TI5 ticket holders may now place preorders on Secret Shop items for pickup at The International. And online orders will be made available to the general public two weeks after TI5 concludes.

Marking the fifth year of the tournament, The International returns to The KeyArena from August 3 through August 8. Last year's tournament sold out in less than one hour, and was viewed online by over 20 million unique viewers as teams battled for over $10 mil in prizes.

Details regarding additional tournament broadcasts will be released in the coming weeks.

For more, please visit http://blog.dota2.com
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