Major Game Anniversaries in August 2018
Steam Launches – 15th Anniversary
Steam is now a part of so many gamers daily lives. Before its launch on Sept. 12, 2003, Valve would frequently have issues with the updating of their games, such as Counter-Strike. In an effort to remedy those issues, they set out to create a platform that would update games automatically and minimize any disruption. Now, 15 years later, it is a bonafide digital distribution service that’s home to thousands of games and millions of players. Most PC games are launched through Steam, and its ease of use has made it very attractive to players. Also, its success has seen Valve move away from game development somewhat. Their tentpole series, Half-Life, Portal, etc, have been dormant for a few years, with the company’s focus being on Steam and their pre-existing games. Steam will no doubt be around for many years to come.
