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Deadlock’s New Hero Violet Is Available Now With Four Ink Abilities
Deadlock's new hero Violet is live now with four ink-based abilities. See her full kit, what Valve confirmed, and when…
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Deadlock’s New Hero Deadman Danny Flies With Rocket Launcher
Valve has added Deadman Danny to Deadlock, a flying Fairfax Industries salesman armed with a rocket launcher and three showy…
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Team Fortress 2 Patch Fixes Scream Fortress XVIII Maps and Items
Valve’s latest Team Fortress 2 update fixes a Dragon’s Fury server-crash exploit, Scream Fortress XVIII maps, items, cosmetics, and effects.
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Deadlock Reaches 262,145 Players as Solomon’s Reload Reveals 25 Chess Positions
Deadlock reached a 262,145-player Steam peak as players mapped 25 chessboard states in Solomon’s reload animation, including references to famous…
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Deadlock’s Solomon Is Available Now With Four Chess-Themed Abilities
Solomon is now playable in Deadlock with four chess-themed abilities, while Valve has confirmed another hero reveal for next Tuesday.
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Defuse Kit Ping Icon and Faster AUG Reload
Valve shipped a Counter-Strike 2 update on October 8, 2026 that adds a ping icon for dropped defuse kits and…
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Deadlock Adds Baba, New York’s Notorious Pigeon Lady
Valve has added Baba, New York's notorious pigeon lady, to Deadlock. Her kit includes Threadsap, a living bench, teas, and…
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Dota 2 Trove of Terror Brings Drow Ranger and Tidehunter Arcanas
Valve has released the Trove of Terror for Dota 2, an eldritch-themed treasure with fifteen cosmetic item sets, a returning…
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Deadlock October 5 2026 Patch Adjusts Rat King and Sinclair
Valve shipped a Deadlock balance patch on October 5, 2026 with Rat King and Sinclair changes plus a trooper speed…