03-04-2010, 04:27 PM
Valve is apparently bringing it's Steam distribution system to the Mac and things are looking are looking very good, and there at least one report that we will see at least some of Valve's games on the Mac; at a guess, those based on it's Source engine.
Now there are perhaps a few things to bear in mind. So far, these are only 'teasers'. April 1st is coming up fast, and Valve's feelings about Mac users has traditionally been… well, the word "hostile" comes to mind, ever since they felt they were being pestered to death over the release of the original "Half-Life" way back when and the subsequent blow back after the project was canceled (At least that's my understanding of their history).
The Game Developers Conference is being held next week, so perhaps there will be word for sure then. If this is the real thing, let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.
Now there are perhaps a few things to bear in mind. So far, these are only 'teasers'. April 1st is coming up fast, and Valve's feelings about Mac users has traditionally been… well, the word "hostile" comes to mind, ever since they felt they were being pestered to death over the release of the original "Half-Life" way back when and the subsequent blow back after the project was canceled (At least that's my understanding of their history).
The Game Developers Conference is being held next week, so perhaps there will be word for sure then. If this is the real thing, let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.