Valve Warns Millions Of Steam Users

Valve Bans Forced In-Game Ads From All Steam Titles
Valve makes clear companies can still advertise in games. Those awkward billboards and real-world brand cosmetics are still fine to include, although Steam does stipulate that these must not be “disruptive” and are “appropriate within the context of the game.”
Valve Bans Games With In-Game Ads From Steam
As reported by Gaming on Linux, Valve's Steamwork developer documentation was expanded by a new advertising page. In this new addition the company explains the kinds of promotions and advertisements that are allowed on Steam as well as the explicit banning of in-game ads as a model of revenue on the entirety of its gaming platform.
Valve Warns Millions Of Steam Users About Abandoned Games
Valve just implemented a welcome warning message that proves the company continues to put its Steam customers first.
Valve Bans Games That Make You Watch Ads To Keep Playing On Steam
Valve has introduced new rules for their game developers, to reverse trends that most gamers may not have realized was already happening on their platform. As reported by GamingOnLinux, they have revised their rules to ban games that require to to watch ads to keep playing. They use this language on the revisions:
Steam now warns you if an ‘early access’ PC game might be abandoned
S team’s early access program helps small to medium-sized developers get an idea off the ground, but not every game actually does. Now, Valve has a notice designed to warn Steam
Steam’s New Warning System Flags Inactive Early Access Games
Valve now warns players about inactive games in Early Access to prevent purchasing abandoned projects. Games with over a year of inactivity receive a warning, with 20+ months labeled as high risk. Developers must update store pages regularly to avoid warnings and mislead players.
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Valve explicitly bans games that force players to watch ads
Valve has once again done something that will greatly please gamers. The company has banned the distribution of games on ...
Valve Bans All Steam Games Forcing Players to Watch In-Game Advertisements
Valve is implementing new Steam platform rules detailing what developers can and can't do regarding in-game ads.
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Valve issues platform-wide ban for any games that force advertising
Valve has introduced new guidelines to their Steamworks documentation, very clearly outlining a no-tolerance stance on ...
Valve bans games that rely on in-game ads from Steam, so no 'watch this to continue playing' stuff will be making its way to our PCs
This seems like a more preemptive move than a reaction to any problem.
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Valve implements dedicated page for advertising guidelines
Valve has published a dedicated page advising developers on what type of advertising is and isn't allowed on Steam.
Valve Tightens Developer Rules, Bans In-Game Advertising-Based Models on Steam
Valve has updated its developer guidelines, taking a firm stance against in-game advertising models that often hinder the gaming experience, particularly those seen in mobile games. This new rule is a ...
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"Valve does a very good job of surfacing games that players like": As his new RPG prepares for Steam early access, ex-WoW vet says making good games is the only r…
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