Community and Communication in Games-As-Services (Steam Dev Days 2014) Steamworks Development 2014-02-11 | Although there has been a robust discussion in our industry about how the transition to games-as-services affects the way we build products, we feel there hasn't been enough focus on how that shift changes the ways we all should interact with customers. This talk will cover the methods, reasoning, and philosophy behind Valve's communication and customer interaction. Areas of development we'll be examining will be everything from feature design to community management to marketing. Recommended for anyone working on living / iterating products (which we think is pretty close to everyone in attendance at Steam Dev Days).Speaker: Robin Walker (Valve)
Next Fest Q&A September 25 2024 (5pm PT session) Steamworks Development 2024-10-02 | Members of the Steam Business Team answer developers' questions about registering for and getting the most out of Steam Next Fest.Topics covered in this presentation:00:00 Intro00:46 Can trailers be updated after initial submission03:05 Can a demo build be updated after initial upload03:29 When can notification emails be sent to wishlisters04:37 How to handle difficult forum posts05:18 Can livestreams be prerecorded07:41 Store page for a demo vs base game08:49 Asset kit availability09:16 Press preview access10:20 Demo length11:58 Deprioritized livestreams and what it means14:02 Demo visibility in the new discovery tech17:39 Getting featured on the front page of Next Fest19:44 Press preview demo availability20:45 Press preview demo vs public demo24:12 Livestream visibility25:29 Press preview inclusion26:14 The casual genre28:51 Tag priority for visibility31:40 Press preview inclusion32:24 Future fest length33:21 VODs from previous Q&A Sessions - https //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckFgM6dUP2iCWK3VkvB8YZI9b7HHCj8m34:01 How to get included in the new trailertv tech36:07 Alphabetical genre sorting disadvantages38:14 Explain the microtrailer39:39 Steam metrics40:26 Trailer style42:09 Can someone create and upload their own microtrailer42:54 Press preview inclusion44:16 Should screenshots include game UI45:52 Best marketing strategies outside of Steam49:23 Live vs prerecorded livestreams51:15 Dad joke52:25 Wrap up
Next Fest Q&A September 25 2024 (10am PT session) Steamworks Development 2024-09-26 | Members of the Steam Business Team answer developers' questions about registering for and getting the most out of Steam Next Fest.Topics covered in this presentation:00:00:00 Open00:00:32 Intros00:01:18 Overview of what to expect for Next Fest October 202400:04:06 Prioritizing visibility00:05:29 Will games participating in Next Fest get higher priority00:05:57 Does a demo need to be live to participate in the press preview00:07:43 Can games participate in multiple Next Fests00:08:19 Can a game release before Next Fest begins00:08:58 How to increase visibility during Next Fest00:09:45 How to time announcements00:10:29 What determines the ranking on Next Fest pages00:12:39 When will press assets be available00:13:01 How are seasonal elements handled00:13:25 What helps with discoverability00:13:56 October Next Fest preview - store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest_preview00:14:31 When can developers know how games are being shown in Next Fest - store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest_preview00:15:06 Press Preview00:15:29 Do press automatically get access to demos00:16:03 Next Fest categories and the front page of the Steam Store00:16:38 Do trailers need to be uploaded somewhere specific00:17:41 Can a trailer get uploaded just before Next Fest begins00:18:23 Can a demo store page get disabled while the demo is still live00:18:58 Can user reviews be disabled00:19:18 Demos with and without separate store pages00:20:14 October Next Fest Deadlines00:22:02 One or multiple trailers00:22:41 Will future Next Fests be extended to run longer00:24:11 How do wishlists impact discoverability00:25:06 Best tagging practices00:25:40 How has the main page structure changed00:26:25 Best tag practices (continued)00:27:14 Where will a game appear to customers00:28:23 Trailer best practices00:29:08 Press preview00:30:18 Does a demo require a separate store page from the base game00:31:29 Will a separate store page for a demo increase visibility00:32:37 Can a demo get released before the start of Next Fest00:33:41 Is a separate store page for a demo recommended00:34:54 Is there a difference between a dev page and a public facing page00:36:07 How are livestreams being implemented for this Next Fest00:38:02 Categories vs tags00:39:06 Demo build review process00:40:01 Can demo builds be patched during Next Fest00:40:50 Is Next Fest page content localized00:42:16 Demo deadlines00:43:15 Visibility00:44:24 Does concurrent players during Next Fest affect performance of the base game launch00:45:27 Livestreaming an internal demo build00:45:49 Trailers and the press preview00:46:46 Trailer upload deadlines00:47:44 Front page upcoming release criteria00:48:44 Using Next Fest to improve visibility00:50:38 Launching a demo before Next Fest - help.steampowered.com/en/wizard/HelpWithPublishing00:50:50 Can a livestream be pre-recorded00:52:03 Game discoverability00:52:30 How will review scores affect visibility later-on in Next Fest00:53:05 Is there a separate place to upload demo trailers00:53:31 Emailing players directly when a demo launches00:54:37 Follow-up - Separate trailer upload space for a demo00:55:18 Visibility on the stream tab00:56:19 Launching a demo prior to Next Fest00:56:58 How long should a trailer be for the micro-trailer tech00:58:37 Regarding the increasing number of games participating in Next Fest00:59:24 Wrap up
Next Fest Q&A August 2024 Steamworks Development 2024-08-29 | Members of the Steam Business Team answer developers' questions about registering for and getting the most out of Steam Next Fest.Topics covered in this presentation:00:00 - Open00:14 - Introductions00:53 - Overview03:23 - Changes to Next Fest October 2024 - partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024oct07:13 - Are there restrictions on who can conduct a livestream07:56 - Playtests during Next Fest08:39 - Do trailers need to be live to be included in Steam Marketing Materials09:38 - Press Preview11:51 - Do livestreams need to be associated with the demo or the main game AppID15:03 - Can game marketing trailers be posted outside of Steam prior to Next Fest16:36 - Press Preview17:47 - Game featuring on the Next Fest page20:57 - Press Preview and game visibility21:39 - Can demos be updated after the initial upload23:09 - Coming Soon banners24:09 - Pre-orders vs Pre-purchase - partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/prepurchase24:59 - Demo stand-alone pages25:50 - Game visibility27:38 - Trailers on the Steam Page28:03 - Demo game links28:38 - Featured games29:24 - Press Preview30:58 - Steam accounts and livestreams31:41 - Demo notifications32:59 - What is the goal of Next Fest34:08 - How important is the trailer to register for Next Fest35:33 - Can we publish our game before Next Fest35:51 - Important dates for Next Fest October 202436:20 - Separate Demo page36:44 - How many games are in Next Fest38:05 - Pre-recorded vs live livestreams39:03 - Can the demo live on the store page after the game releases39:45 - Deciding which Next Fest to participate in40:43 - Notification date to be included in the Official Trailer42:25 - Demo of full game store page43:12 - Restrictions on how many Next Fests can be participated in44:22 - Does removing the demo remove a user’s previous ability to play it45:24 - Stand-alone demo store page vs full game store page47:10 - How many games will be participating in Next Fest October 202449:27 - Can demos have restricted access50:29 - Better game visibility during press preview51:38 - Home page and livestreams52:41 - Can a game register for Next Fest even before a coming soon page is live53:39 - Can reviews be removed in-between demo builds54:47 - Reviews and Next Fest visibility56:06 - Deciding which Next Fest to participate in57:38 - Closing remarks
Steamworks Quick Tips - Steam Game Recording and Steam Timeline API Steamworks Development 2024-06-26 | Introducing Steam Game Recording and the Steam Timeline API! In this video, we give you an overview of Steam Game Recording and then walk you through a real-world example of integrating a game with the Steam Timeline API using code samples.Link to Steamworks documentation on Steam Timeline: partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/timeline
Best Practices: Developing an audience while developing your game - GDC 2024 Steamworks Development 2024-05-22 | Join Kaci as she walks through important concepts to remember while developing a game and launching on Steam.00:00 - Intro00:15 - The best marketing tool for your game01:19 - How Steam is built03:13 - The right way to market on Steam05:04 - Two questions to ask06:06 - Marketing examples06:17 - Three phases of development07:40 - Have a home base08:16 - Building the store page08:41 - Trailer11:26 - Screenshots12:25 - Description and tags14:27 - Preparing for launch15:21 - Gathering feedback17:37 - After launch19:02 - Keeping your audience20:39 - Options on Steam to keep your audience21:50 - Wrapping up22:30 - Conclusion
Steam Visibility: How Games Get Surfaced to Players Steamworks Development 2023-10-05 | This video focuses on how Steam works to connect players with games they are likely to enjoy. Learn about the discovery mechanisms at work behind the scenes on Steam, which inputs matter, and how Valve approaches the operation of a PC platform where any kind of game can find its audience.You can download an English PDF of the presentation here: steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/SteamVisibility102023.pdf
Steamworks Quick Tips - Bulk Pricing Tool Steamworks Development 2022-10-25 | In this video, we walk you through how to use the updated Bulk Pricing Tool to update your game pricing and also explain recommended pricing conversion.Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steam Deck Hardware (an Overview) Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | Steam Deck was built from the ground up for an optimal PC handheld gaming experience, and hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat shows how - and why- we made it the way we did. Even more importantly, he shows how those decisions allow for developers to bring all different kinds of games to Steam Deck as an optimal experience for players.Documents referenced during his talk and more from the question and answer session will be made available following the event on Steam.
Development Without a Dev-Kit Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | Designer Lawrence Yang outlines how developers can get their games running well on Steam Deck, even without a dev-kit to test with. From testing for compatibility with what you have laying around, to putting together a deconstructed Deck for all-in-one testing, he goes over several options and best-practices for getting ready for Steam Deck without a dev-kit.Documents Lawrence references during his talk can be found below and more from the question and answer session will be made available following the event on Steam.Developing for Steam Deck without a dev-kitpartner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeck/testingHow to load and run games on the Steam Deck Dev-Kitpartner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeck/devkits/loadgames
Steam on Deck Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | We designed Steam Deck to give customers and developers the same Steam experience they've come to expect on any PC. Programmer Tom Bui and designer Tucker Spofford share how Steam features "just work" on Steam Deck, from Steam Community to the Steam Store and more. They'll also talk about some of the new Steam features made for Deck and crossing over to the desktop client as well.Documents referenced during their talk can be found below and more from the question and answer session will be made available following the event on Steam.Documentation referenced by Tom and Tucker during their talk:Is Steam running on Steam Deck?partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamUtils#IsSteamRunningOnSteamDeckSteam Auto-Cloudpartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/cloud#steam_auto-cloudSuspend and Resume (1 of 4)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamUtils#AppResumingFromSuspend_tSuspend and Resume (2 of 4)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamRemoteStorage#RemoteStorageLocalFileChange_tSuspend and Resume (3 of 4)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamRemoteStorage#GetLocalFileChangeCountSuspend and Resume (4 of 4)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamRemoteStorage#GetLocalFileChangeLauncher and Input (1 of 2)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamUtils#ShowFloatingGamepadTextInputLauncher and Input (2 of 2)partner.steamgames.com/doc/api/ISteamUtils#SetGameLauncherMode
Proton Support Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | Programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais expands on Proton support, detailing the ways in which it makes Steam Deck compatible with Windows games, and sharing guidance on how to best avoid compatibility and performance issues.Documents referenced during his talk and more from the question and answer session will be made available following the event on Steam.
APU Deep-dive with AMD Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | Sebastien Nussbaum from AMD details the technology that powers Steam Deck's custom APU and goes over the options for graphics debugging and performance profiling available to developers.
Steam Input Steamworks Development 2021-11-13 | Steam Deck controls are a superset of XInput, so many developers won't need to do anything to get their game working on Deck. However, as programmer Scott Dalton shares, we've added powerful new controls to Steam Deck that some devs may find are even better options for their games.Documents Scott mentions in his talk:Best practices for Steam Input gamepad emulationpartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/steam_input_gamepad_emulation_bestpracticesDocuments referenced during his talk and more from the question and answer session will be made available following the event on Steam.
Steamworks Quick Tips - Introducing Steam Deck Verified Steamworks Development 2021-10-18 | In this video, we introduce Steam Deck Verified, a Steam Deck compatibility review program. We explain how we plan to help customers know what to expect when shopping for games and playing games on Steam Deck, and also answer some common developer questions.Documentation: partner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeck/compat
Steamworks Quick Tips - Steam Deck Steamworks Development 2021-07-15 | Introducing Steam Deck! In this video, we give you an overview of the device and answer developer-focused FAQs.Links:Steam Deck: partner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeckProton: partner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeck/protonSteam Input: partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controllerSteam Cloud: partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/cloudQuestions? Contact us: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Collaborative Bundles Steamworks Development 2021-06-02 | In this video, we walk you through the process of creating a Collaborative Bundle. A Collaborative Bundle is a bundle that includes games from multiple publishers or developers.If you're already very familiar with Steamworks, you can skip directly to 9:15 to see a quick summary of how to create a Collaborative Bundle.More information about this feature can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here:partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/application/bundles/collaborativeQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Communicating With Players Part 2, with Joe Tirado from System Era Softworks Steamworks Development 2021-04-29 | Astroneer first released as a Steam Early Access title back in late 2016. Almost five years later, the game continues to resonate with players new and old. Joe shares lessons about how a small team can use communication to involve players early in the development process and how to handle feedback throughout the life of a game.
Let Updates Do the Talking Steamworks Development 2021-04-29 | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has a big, global community of players. In his talk, Gautam will go into detail about how the CS:GO team uses content and game changes to communicate with such a broad audience. He’ll also share some perspective on how a game team can manage the tradeoffs between when to talk, and when to listen. (Sorry, the live Q+A was not included due to a technical issue while recording)
Hands-on with Steam’s Communication Tools Steamworks Development 2021-04-29 | This session is a step-by-step walkthrough of the Steam Events & Announcements, led by some of the folks who built the feature. Learn the basics, see the tools in action, and hear best practices to get the most out of Steam’s communication tools.
Communicating With Players Part 1, with Jenny Windom from Rose City Games Steamworks Development 2021-04-29 | Sometimes it can feel like player communication and events are only useful for big online multiplayer games, but in this conversation Jenny helps to prove otherwise. This session focuses on some of the strategies and techniques used to build community and engagement around two smaller single-player games: Garden Story, an upcoming adventure RPG developed by Picogram, and Floppy Knights, a card battler developed by Rose City Games. (Sorry, the live Q+A was not included due to a technical issue while recording)
Steamworks Quick Tips - Steam Playtest Steamworks Development 2021-04-21 | In this video, we walk you through what Steam Playtest is, how to use it, and we also cover some common questions about the feature.
Steamworks Quick Tips - UTM Analytics on Steam Steamworks Development 2021-04-07 | In this video, we walk you through how to use UTM analytics on Steam.More information about this feature can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here:partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/utm_analyticsQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Steam Broadcast Chat Moderation Steamworks Development 2020-12-08 | In this video, we walk you through how to moderate the chat on your Steam broadcast.More information about this feature can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/broadcast/moderationQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Deep Dive - Steam Front Page Steamworks Development 2020-09-23 | In this video, Alden and Al from the Steam team walk you through the front page of Steam and explain how and why games appear there.
Steamworks Quick Tips - Approaching Early Access Steamworks Development 2020-08-31 | In this video, Alden, Tom, and Erik offer some tips on how to approach Early Access on Steam.Lots of more information about Wishlists can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/earlyaccessQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Approaching Wishlists Steamworks Development 2020-08-31 | In this video, Alden, Tom, and Erik offer some tips on how to approach Wishlists on Steam.Lots of more information about Wishlists can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/wishlistQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Playtesting with Steam Remote Play Together Steamworks Development 2020-06-30 | In this video, we walk you through the process of securely and remotely playtesting your unreleased game using Steam Remote Play Together.More information about this feature can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/remoteplayQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - 3 Types of Steam Keys Steamworks Development 2020-06-11 | This video walks you through how to request Steam keys and details the three types of Steam keys.Lots of more information about Steam keys can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/keysQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Artwork Overrides Steamworks Development 2020-06-11 | In this video, we explain what the Artwork Override feature is and how it's useful, and also show you how to use it step by step.More details about Artwork Overrides can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/assets#overrideQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steamworks Quick Tips - Franchise Pages Steamworks Development 2020-06-11 | This video walks you through the process of setting up a Franchise Page on Steam. More details about Franchise Pages can be found in our Steamworks Documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/franchise_pagesQuestions? Contact our biz and tech team directly: partner.steamgames.com/contact
Steam Events & Announcements Steamworks Development 2020-02-11 | This video walks through the Steam Events & Announcements tools available for game developers to communicate with players about the activities, updates, and limited-time events that are happening in their games.More details about the Events and Announcement Tools can be found in Steamworks documentation here: partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/event_toolsPresented by Alden Kroll from Valve.
Steam Business Update / GDC 2019 Steamworks Development 2019-03-29 | In this talk from GDC 2019, we talk through Valve's goals and priorities for Steam, share updates on what the Steam team is working on next, and how we are approaching growing Steam in emerging markets.Presented by Tom, Alden, Kassidy and Ricky from Valve
SteamVR Hardware Steamworks Development 2016-11-28 | Whether you're building a VR golf club or an indoor quad-copter, 3D tracking is the heart of your product. Developed in-house at Valve, SteamVR Tracking is a hardware/software solution that lets your devices know in real time where they are, within a room. Valve is now making SteamVR Tracking fully available to other companies, without licensing fees. Learn the ins and outs of this process. This talk is targeted towards hardware, but game developers are welcome.Presented by Ben Jackson from Valve
The Art of Communication: Decoding the Creative Relationship Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Whether your studio has an in-house art team or external contractors, it can be incredibly difficult for programmers, game designers, and artists to communicate effectively and efficiently. Breakdowns in communication can lead to delays, expenses, and lower-quality products. Andrea will discuss common pitfalls, highlight success stories, and share her own experiences from Valve and beyond. This talk will give developers the tools and advice they need for better communication and better results.Presented by Andrea Wicklund from Valve
Anti-Cheat for Multiplayer Games Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Cheating has become rampant in today's online multiplayer gameplay. Drawing from decades of experience, the talk examines the impact of cheating and suggests both technical and community based strategies to stay in control.Presented by Simon Allaeys and Aarni Rautava from Easy Anti-Cheat
Vulkan Graphics Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | This panel on Vulkan pulls together graphics experts from across the industry to discuss the present and future of Vulkan, the new generation graphics and compute API. Vulkan provides high-efficiency, cross-platform access to modern GPUs used in a wide variety of devices from PCs and consoles to mobile phones and embedded platforms.Panelists: Alen Ladavac from Croteam, Dan Ginsburg from Valve, Jeff Bolz from NVIDIA, Rolando Caloca Olivares from Epic, and Mikko Strandborg from Unity TechnologiesModerated by John McDonald from Valve
The Future of VR and Games Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Leading-edge directions in VR including digital humans, social interaction, user-created content, photorealistic graphics, and breaking down the barriers between genres - and how these trends are contributing towards a new medium resembling the Metaverse from science fiction.Presented by Tim Sweeney from Epic Games
Game Server Hosting Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Supporting dedicated servers has become a key component of providing a reliable and secure environment for online games. We've gathered a group of panelists with a breadth of experiences both in developing, building and running the necessary software and infrastructure. Expect discussion ranging from where to start, common problems you'll run into and how to keep ahead of the challenges you'll face.Panelists: Spencer Rose from Bankroll Studios, Steffen Heigel from Valve, Richard Lawrence from Daybreak, Karl Bergström from Stunlock StudiosModerated by Kassidy Gerber from Valve
Steam 201 - Sound Advice from Successful Developers Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | This talk is designed to provide some more advanced business guidance. It will highlight the Dos and Don'ts of launching a game on Steam, informed by the successes, failures, and feedback of experienced developers.Presented by Nathaniel Blue from Valve
Steam 101 - Getting Started with Marketing Features and Tools Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | This talk is targeted at newer partners who are shipping their first or second game on Steam. Nothing matters more than making a great game, but Tom will cover basic nuts and bolts of Steamworks, and provide simple, actionable advice to give your game the best chance at success. This talk is also designed to help you ask the right questions to make smart marketing & business decisions.Presented by Tom Giardino from Valve
Steam Inventory Service Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | The Steam Inventory Service is a set of features that allow a game to enable persistent player inventories without having to run special servers to manage users or items. Jon will provide an implementation overview, explain the specific problems that the Inventory Service solves for developers, and demonstrate how partners are already using the system to serve their customers.Presented by Jon Pile from Valve
Welcome Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Welcome address for Steam Dev Days 2016Presented by Greg Coomer from Valve
Steam Controller Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | The Steam Controller has come a long way since we first announced it at Steam Dev Days 2014. Valve's Jeff Bellinghausen will provide an update on some of the newest improvements, tools and features for the Steam Controller. Lars Doucet of LevelUp Labs will provide an in-depth walkthrough. Lars will discuss how to integrate your games with the Steam Controller API, and also how to think about input in general, with a strong focus on the "actions" paradigm that the Steam Controller uses. Includes practical examples from the LevelUp Labs game, Defender's Quest.Presented by Jeff Bellinghausen from Valve, Lars Doucet from Level Up Labs.
Video Content on Steam Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | For the past few years Steam has been expanding to include software, soundtracks and now all things video. Whether feature films, shorts, documentaries, tutorials, TV or episodic content, Steam can deliver your video content to the world. This talk will cover how video works on Steam today and how it can be used to connect with your customers. Learn about the various content and business models available, the publishing process and ways to bundle and integrate with other content on Steam. Hear some of the success stories so far and learn about upcoming platform features including 360/VR video support and updates to video discovery on the Steam store.Presented by Sean Jenkin from Valve
Building Unity Games for SteamOS/Linux Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | In this talk, we'll through a detailed overview of the current state of building Unity games for Linux and SteamOS. Topics will include: an overview of the process (with a particular emphasis for people who are new at developing for Linux); discussion of what is new, what is changing, and how these changes will affect developers; a walk thorough common pitfalls and caveats, and what to do about them; how the experimental Linux editor for Unity can reduce iteration times for testing. We'll also discuss some current areas where Linux could improve as a gaming platform, as well as progress over the last few years.Presented by Na'Tosha Bard from Unity Technologies
Steam Business Update Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | Provides a broad-strokes overview of the Steam platform and the ways in which it has grown and improved in recent years.Presented by DJ Powers from Valve
UGC and Workshop in ARK: Survival Evolved Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | How leveraging User Generated Content via Steam Workshop has helped foster long a pro-active community for ARK: Survival Evolved, and the technical & design steps we took to make it happen!Presented by Jeremy Stieglitz from Studio Wildcard
Philosophy of VR Steamworks Development 2016-11-04 | The value of open platforms, and the past, present, and future of VR.Presented by Joe Ludwig from Valve
