AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced its collaboration with Valve to deliver ATI Catalyst(TM) graphics driver updates via its Steam platform, a leading platform for PC games and digital entertainment. Steam users can now detect and install the latest ATI Catalyst driver for their ATI Radeon(TM) graphics card directly from within Steam. Valve's most recent Steam Hardware Survey shows that fully 87 percent of DirectX® 11 gamers are enjoying ATI Radeon or ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) hardware.
"Steam represents an evolution for PC and online gaming, and the availability of ATI Catalyst graphics driver updates directly on the Steam platform can help further enhance the PC gaming experience for users of ATI Radeon products," said Ben Bar-Haim, corporate vice president of software for AMD. "AMD Gaming Evolved and Valve share the belief that 'Gamers Come First' - we now have the opportunity to work together to help ensure the best possible experience for PC gamers."
"Valve is extremely pleased to be working with AMD to provide automatic driver updates for AMD's leading edge products on Steam," said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. "PC gamers demand the most of their gaming hardware and providing these updates automatically will help ensure those playing via Steam are playing at optimal performance."
This announcement is another example of the AMD Gaming Evolved initiative in action. The program, which represents AMD's deep commitment to PC gamers, PC game development and the PC gaming industry, is dedicated to creating the best possible gaming experience on the PC. With autonotification of driver updates delivered via Steam to users with ATI Radeon graphics hardware, this relationship will provide gamers the opportunity to optimize their PC gaming experience.
Designed to enable high performance, industryleading stability and an intuitive gaming experience for ATI Radeon graphics customers, regular ATI Catalyst driver updates represent AMD's ongoing commitment to stability, performance and innovation.
Supporting Resources
- Visit the AMD Hardware Partner page on Steam
- Learn more about AMD Gaming Evolved
- Download the latest ATI Catalyst(TM) drivers
- Follow the AMD@Play blog for the latest gaming news
- Follow AMD graphics news on Twitter at @ATIGraphics
- Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, Catalyst, Radeon and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Valve, the Valve logo, Half-Life, the Half-Life logo, the Lambda logo, Steam, and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
"Steam represents an evolution for PC and online gaming, and the availability of ATI Catalyst graphics driver updates directly on the Steam platform can help further enhance the PC gaming experience for users of ATI Radeon products," said Ben Bar-Haim, corporate vice president of software for AMD. "AMD Gaming Evolved and Valve share the belief that 'Gamers Come First' - we now have the opportunity to work together to help ensure the best possible experience for PC gamers."
"Valve is extremely pleased to be working with AMD to provide automatic driver updates for AMD's leading edge products on Steam," said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. "PC gamers demand the most of their gaming hardware and providing these updates automatically will help ensure those playing via Steam are playing at optimal performance."
This announcement is another example of the AMD Gaming Evolved initiative in action. The program, which represents AMD's deep commitment to PC gamers, PC game development and the PC gaming industry, is dedicated to creating the best possible gaming experience on the PC. With autonotification of driver updates delivered via Steam to users with ATI Radeon graphics hardware, this relationship will provide gamers the opportunity to optimize their PC gaming experience.
Designed to enable high performance, industryleading stability and an intuitive gaming experience for ATI Radeon graphics customers, regular ATI Catalyst driver updates represent AMD's ongoing commitment to stability, performance and innovation.
Supporting Resources
- Visit the AMD Hardware Partner page on Steam
- Learn more about AMD Gaming Evolved
- Download the latest ATI Catalyst(TM) drivers
- Follow the AMD@Play blog for the latest gaming news
- Follow AMD graphics news on Twitter at @ATIGraphics
- Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, Catalyst, Radeon and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Valve, the Valve logo, Half-Life, the Half-Life logo, the Lambda logo, Steam, and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
