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Feb 29, 2016

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added content and features necessary to begin limited public testing of the TF2 Competitive Mode beta
- For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
- Updated several maps to support competitive mode
Community request: Added SetPlayerPointsOnDeath input to tf_player_destruction_logic and a PointsValue key field to the item_teamflag entity when used in Player Destruction mode
Fixed Mann vs. Machine Mann-Up victories sometimes failing to take player tickets and reward loot
Fixed security issues when loading certain custom content (thanks to Nathaniel Theis and Simon Pinfold for these reports)
Added the Civilian Grade Stat Clock
- Applies a Strange Stat Clock to a Civilian grade weapon
- Can be obtained by trading in a combination of 5 Freelance grade or better items through Mann. Co Trades
Mannpower update
- Grappling hook movement speed penalty for powered up flag carriers increased by 10%. Flag carriers with no powerup still have no penalty.
- Reflect powerup
  - Removed 25% resistance attribute
  - All classes can now have up to 400 health
  - Fixed a bug where reflection damage was being calculated prior to distance falloff reduction
  - Reflection damage increased from 50% to 80% of damage received
  - Fixed a bug where sentry rockets would reflect damage to the owning Engineer rather than the sentry itself
- Supernova powerup
  - Minimum stun duration increased from 1 to 2 seconds
  - Stun duration increased by 0.5 seconds for each additional victim stunned (max 4 seconds)
- Vampire powerup
  - Melee attack now returns 1.25x damage as health (up from 1.0x)
- Regen and King powerup
  - Increased the frequency of health regeneration. Rate of heal is increased for Scout and Spy
  - Increased metal regeneration amount
Gift Wrap has returned!
- Gift wrapped items will be delivered through Steam trading, and are subject to trade holds if the sender doesn't have a Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
- Items can now be unwrapped by their original wrapper
- Moving forward, only tradable items can be gift wrapped. Items that are currently gift wrapped can be delivered regardless of the tradability of the contents of the gift.
Giftapults can again deliver items to random players online, but will remain un-craftable
Updated The Bounty Hat, Treasure Hat, and Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect to be tradable
Vote kick events now display that target player's Steam avatar
Updated models/materials for Hot Heels, The Trencher's Topper, The Exorcizor, The Mutton Mann, Doc's Holiday, The Cotton Head
Updated the Crusader's Crossbow
- Added a new shoot sound
- Added a new impact/heal sound when a teammate is healed
Fixed the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick not hiding the Heavy's weapon
Fixed That '70s Chapeau not being removed when the Sniper taunts
Fixed the Catastrophic Companions hiding the player's hat and headphones
Fixed an LOD issue for The AWPer Hand
Added combat text and hit sounds for damage done to buildings
Added a "Last Hit" sound option to Hit Sounds
- Triggered when one of your attacks causes the death of a player or building
- Can be toggled in the Adv. Options menu
Updated the materials for the Panic Attack to support mat_picmip
Updated the Taunt: Zoomin' Broom sound effects
PASS Time update
- Fixed workshop maps not loading correctly
- Fixed being able to get inside jump pads
- Removed Sandman long-distance steal
- Added experimental cvars for playtesting
Updated cp_vanguard
- Removed teleporter exploit on second point
- Various minor fixes (lighting, collision, optimization)
Updated pl_borneo
- Fixed an exploit related to the final control point and dropped weapons
Updated pl_snowycoast
- Adjusted various spawn point facings to make side exits more obvious
- Adjusted position of resupply cabinet in RED's 1st spawn
- Added ledge to 2nd point flank route window
- Adjusted common sentry nests on 2nd
- Added stronger light to entrance of lower flank route
- Door near RED's first spawn now opens on A capture and closes on final bulkhead opening
- RED no longer get forced respawn when 2nd is captured
- Added minor spawn for RED once 2nd is captured, active until BLU pushes through kennels
- Adjusted timing of flank doors at 2nd and in mines
- Updated door texture for flank exit by 2nd point gate
- Improved defendability and enlarged 3rd point
- Adjusted position of 3rd cap
- Adjusted health & ammo at 3rd
- Updated door texture for flank exit by mines
- Changed a medium ammo pack at last to full ammo pack
- Added door to ledge at last to improve RED defendability (closes when bulkhead opens)
- Added 3rd exit to BLU's last forward spawn
- Improved defendability of ledges at last inside building
- Added new dropdown area to RED's last
- Adjusted lighting in various areas
- Fixed dx settings on light pole props

Feb 29, 2016

Dota 2 Update - February 29th, 2016

Dota 2 - Valve

- Added the GameRules:IsCheatMode() API to detect lobbies with cheats enabled or sv_cheats 1 in custom games.
- Fixed a crash on exit with the Convars:RegisterConvar() API.
- Added the SendToConsole() API to the client.

Feb 29, 2016

HTC VIVE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER

Tilt Brush - Valve

HTC Vive is available for pre order now with first shipments targeted to begin on Tuesday, April 5th.

A complete VR solution, Vive includes two wireless VR controllers, room scale movement, a full 360 of tracking, and an HMD featuring a built-in camera to create what many critics are calling the most convincing VR experience launching this year.

In addition to the VR system, and for a limited time, those who pre order will also receive a free copy of three new VR titles: Tilt Brush from Google, Fantastic Contraption from Northway and Radial Games, and Job Simulator: The 2050 Archives from Owlchemy Labs.

Vive is the first SteamVR system, giving it the backing of full integration with the leading online platform for PC games.

To help consumers prepare for the Vive launch, Valve has issued the SteamVR test application for free on Steam. It provides a fun and easy way to find out if your PC is ready for Vive.

For more information, including details on upcoming SteamVR titles, please visit store.steampowered.com/vive.

Feb 28, 2016

Daily Deal - Element4l, 70% Off

Element4l - Valve

Today's Deal: Save 70% on Element4l!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Tuesday at 10AM Pacific Time

Feb 27, 2016

Daily Deal - Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition, 85% Off

Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition - Valve

Today's Deal: Save 85% on Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time

Feb 26, 2016

Now Available on Steam - Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley - Valve

Stardew Valley is Now Available on Steam!

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Feb 26, 2016

Daily Deal - The Red Solstice, 50% Off

The Red Solstice - Valve

Today's Deal: Save 50% on The Red Solstice!*

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*Offer ends Sunday at 10AM Pacific Time

Feb 26, 2016

Now Available on Steam Early Access - Master of Orion

Master of Orion - Valve

Master of Orion is Now Available on Steam Early Access!

The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

Feb 25, 2016

Now Available on Steam - SUPERHOT, 10% off!

SUPERHOT - Valve

SUPERHOT is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move.

No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

*Offer ends March 3 at 10AM Pacific Time

Feb 25, 2016

Now Available on Steam - Forest Ground Tiling Texture Tutorial, 10% off!

Forest Ground Tiling Texture Tutorial - Valve

Forest Ground Tiling Texture Tutorial is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

Learn to make Realistic Organic Textures with the most up to date Industry Techniques. Follow along from start to finish as we cover the entire process without skipping a beat.

*Offer ends March 3 at 10AM Pacific Time

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