Valve releases Steam Link macOS app on the Mac App Store

Valve has quietly released a macOS version of its Steam Link client, making the platform available for Mac users from the Mac App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Prolific indie game porter won't develop for macOS anymore

A developer responsible for a wide array of Indie game ports has soured on Apple's migrations to Apple Silicon and Metal, and is walking away from macOS development — but plans to continue to support his current catalog for as long as possible.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 63

Podcast

New iPhones, and the greatest ever cull of Mac games on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 6 years ago 11

Steam Link debuts on iOS and tvOS a year after Apple rejected title for violating App Store guidelines

A year after Apple rejected it from entering the App Store, Valve's Steam Link app is now available to stream games from user Steam libraries on Mac and PC to compatible iPhones, iPads or Apple TV devices.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 15

Valve's Steam is dropping support for macOS Yosemite & earlier in 2019

As a result of technical changes, Valve's Steam game store and launcher will no longer work on Yosemite or any older versions of macOS beginning Jan. 1.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

App Roundup: Steam for macOS, Day of the Tentacle, Carrot Weather, Dashlane 6, LinkedIn, more!

The App Stores and other digital marketplaces are inundated with new apps and updates to existing releases every day. AppleInsider highlights some of the new additions and software updates that took place this week for iOS and macOS apps.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 8

Valve not giving up, rolls out new Steam Link beta for iOS, Apple TV

Valve Software is having another go at bringing the Steam Link game-streaming app to iOS and tvOS following Apple's public refusal to list the app in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 27

The Mac gaming landscape remains dire, with no improvements in sight

Apple is in a very strange position with the Mac and iOS in regards to gaming. One platform is enormous and making a ton of money for Apple and some developers, and the other is nearly dead. AppleInsider talks about the two, and what, if anything, is going on to improve the situation.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 69

macOS Mojave will include 'Plug & Play' support for HTC Vive Pro headset

Apple will make it easy for owners of the HTC Vive Pro to use their virtual reality headset with their Mac, with the company advising it has worked directly with HTC and Valve to add support for the peripheral to macOS Mojave.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 9

Apple's Phil Schiller confirms Steam Link iOS app failed to meet App Store guidelines

Apple's decision to prevent Valve's Steam Link iOS app from appearing in the App Store was due to a variety of issues, including in-app purchases, Apple's Phil Schiller has confirmed.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 39

Apple should allow Steam Link into App Store despite violating third-party marketplace rules

While Valve didn't completely block the ability to buy games through the Steam Link app leading to its disapproval, Apple's decision to deny Valve's Steam Link iOS app from the App Store for 'business conflicts' is shortsighted.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 43

Apple rejects Steam Link app from App Store, cites breach of guidelines

Gamers looking forward to playing their library of Steam games on an iPhone or iPad via the hotly anticipated Steam Link app will have to wait a bit longer, as Apple rejected the title from distribution through the App Store earlier in May.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 55

Hands on: Steam Link lets you play Mac and PC games on iOS and tvOS with a few hiccups

Steam Link, the iOS and tvOS application that lets you play your Mac titles on your other devices, launched on beta on Thursday. We spent the last few days testing it out on a variety of different games, and can tell you what to expect.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 13

Valve Steam Link for iOS and tvOS brings desktop games to Apple devices

Valve Software will be making its digital storefront more useful for mobile users, by preparing the Steam Link and Steam Video apps for iOS enabling gamers to stream a PC or Mac game, or video content bought from the store, to their iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 11

Play games on your Mac installed on another computer with Steam In-Home Streaming

If you want to play games on a Mac that has lower specifications than ideally needed to play properly, it is possible to take advantage of the hardware of a more powerful Mac or PC elsewhere on the home network to have a more enjoyable gaming experience. AppleInsider explains how to set up Steam's In-Home Streaming function to remotely play your game collection.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 6

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