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Local multiplayer can be a beautiful thing, but when your friends are far away, the "local" part becomes a problem. Steam is looking to solve that issue by rolling out a new feature called Remote Play ...

Up to four people will be able to jam out on the same TV. Up to four people will be able to jam out on the same TV. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in ...

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Local multiplayer for Steam games are now available for anyone thanks to Steam’s Remote Play Together. The feature enters public beta today, so you can log into Steam and test the feature right now.