"Valve's 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Steam's Milestones and Top Releases"

Valve is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Steam, its digital distribution platform for PC games. Initially controversial, Steam faced backlash from PC gamers who saw it as a form of DRM. However, the success of Half-Life 2 and deals with publishers made Steam the dominant PC gaming platform. Over the years, Steam has grown in popularity, with millions of players logged in simultaneously. Valve's ultimate goal was to provide a platform for game developers to reach their audience directly. Steam has become a convenient place to buy and play games, offering constant sales and new features. Despite competition from other platforms, Steam remains a popular choice for PC gamers.