This is a day I've been anticipating for years now; the day Valve released a mobile version of Steam. Although it doesn't bring Steam games to your mabile device it does allow users participate in the Steam community, view screenshots and user-generated content, use Steam chat and browse the store. No more missing out on those epic sales!

Valve's new iteration of it's highly successful store and community platform is available now for iOS and Android devices from the Apple App Store and the Android Market. Currently the app is a limited beta so it's doubtful we'll get access straight away but hey, who cares we'll wait. It's worth it.

"The Steam app comes from many direct requests from our customers," said Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve. "Seeing which of your friends are online and playing a game, sending quick messages, looking at screenshots for an upcoming game, or catching a sale - these are all features customers have requested. Mobile is changing way people interact, play games and consume media, and the Steam app is part of our commitment to meet customer demands and expand the service functionality of Steam to make it richer and more accessible for everyone."

He's not wrong there, this app is definitely something a lot of PC gamers have been wanting for years. This gamer can't wait to get his grubby little mits on it.