The Morning After: Valve gives up over a hundred Steam Decks | Engadget

Valve’s gaming laptop is a godsend for some, but it’s also expensive. So, you can try your luck to get a free one. In conjunction with this year’s Game Awards, Valve is making its Steam TV coverage of the show even more enticing by giving away plenty of Steam Deck consoles.

However, there are some eligibility criteria. You must watch the event on Steam TV, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on December 8th, and you must register on the official giveaway page in advance to be entered into the drawing. And you can only register and win if you are located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom or European Union, where the console is currently available. On top of all that, you must have made a purchase on Steam in the year ending November 14, 2022. That should thin the herd a bit.

The Game Awards expands “live” (not actually broadcast) experiences through theatrical IMAX screenings across multiple cities in the United States, Canada, and other countries. This will also be the first year to feature a new category for best adaptation of game-themed projects into movies, TV shows, and more. Sonic the hedgehogThat’s what you do.

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