Gabe Newell on the Steam hack: 'Probable' that credit card info at risk

The Steam forums and database was hacked in November, and Valve is still investigating the breach. In a new note to Steam users, Valve head Gabe Newell announced that "it is probable that the intruders obtained a copy of a backup file with information about Steam transactions between 2004 and 2008." The file contained user names and email addresses, and encrypted billing addresses and credit-card information, but it did not include passwords, Newell said.

So far there has been no evidence that credit cards or billing addresses have been compromised from the attack, but Steam users should pay close attention to their accounts and keep Steam Guard on, Newell said. Read Gabe's full update below, which has been sent to all Steam gamers as... (Continue Reading...)

XBLA gets The Splatters on April 11


Xbox Live members can all get The Splatters starting April 11. No, we're not talking about intestinal discomfort, but rather The Splatters, a physics puzzler starring a troupe of amorphous blobs. The April 11 launch date was recently added to Xbox Live Marketplace and subsequently confirmed by developer SpikySnail, reports XBLAFans.

Lest you've forgotten, The Splatters has players launching happy balls of goop through obstacle filled stages, setting off bombs and generally creating havoc. For a better refresher, you can check out a new trailer... (Continue Reading...)


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