While the changes encompassed the expected prohibitions against illegal activities, cheating, and client manipulation, the most notable addition is a strict ban on "commercial activity," effectively putting an end to gambling on the platform.
In an effort to clarify its stance on controversial issues and avoid legal entanglements, Valve Corporation has recently made significant updates to the code of conduct for its popular online gaming platform, Steam.
Valve’s venture into the world of gambling began with the introduction of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and its gun-skin marketplace. Initially, Valve presented the marketplace as a means for players to indulge in the thrill of black market weapons trafficking without any actual illegal implications. However, the system quickly gave rise to controversy as the gambling aspect gained traction, allowing players to convert their virtual items back into real cash.
In an effort to clarify its stance on controversial issues and avoid legal entanglements, Valve Corporation has recently made significant updates to the code of conduct for its popular online gaming platform, Steam.
Valve’s venture into the world of gambling began with the introduction of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and its gun-skin marketplace. Initially, Valve presented the marketplace as a means for players to indulge in the thrill of black market weapons trafficking without any actual illegal implications. However, the system quickly gave rise to controversy as the gambling aspect gained traction, allowing players to convert their virtual items back into real cash.