Client Update - Valve
A Steam client update is now available. To apply the update, click the File menu inside of Steam and then select "Check for Steam Client Updates...". The specific changes include:

Steam Client
  • Reduces bandwidth used for stats and achievements on OSX
  • Improves reliability when multiple achievements are unlocked simultaneously
  • Fix for possible Steam lockup when launching a game
  • Added 'view game store page' option on the context menu for friends who are in a game
  • Fixed steamclient.dll importing a function not available on Win2k
Defense Grid: The Awakening - Valve

Today's Map Pack 3 release includes two more challenging environments - Urban Planning and Tactical Diversion. It’s the third of four great map packs in the Resurgence series. Urban Planning is a dense environment with restrictive build spaces, forcing difficult decisions against continuously attacking hordes. In Tactical Diversion, survey the small, snow covered platform and consider numerous possibilities. But be prepared for the aerial assault!

Global Agenda: Free Agent - Valve
Updates to Global Agenda have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

General
  • Reduced damage protection on Oathbreaker Morale Boost from 40% to 20%.
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 - Valve
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Mount & Blade: Warband - Valve
Updates to Mount & Blade: Warband have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Version 1.123 Changelog:
Multi-player:
-Dedicated server list has been revamped and several game filters are now operational.
-Fixed bug where some players were unable to join multiplayer games.
-Character turning cap has been made tighter.
-The code for finding spawn locations has been moved from scripts to native code, making dedicated servers run smoother.

Single-player:
-AI that is following their leader as a tactic now switches to charge when the leader dies.
-Item stat display improved in inventory screen.
-Retreat order is now operational.
-Fixed a critical bug causing occasional crashes.
-Tax efficiency has been reduced in easy Campaign difficulty setting.
-Kidnapped girl staying on party when quest aborts is fixed.
-Village prosperity texts are shown only when the player is the owner.
-Fixed bug where hit point loss during a tournament was not cleared at the end of the round.
-Player no longer has to pay for staying at vassal's castles.
-Prisoner and castle guards are spawned correctly in towns in player's domain.
-Surrendering no longer delivers you permanent stat damage.
-Player caravans are now stronger.
-Player party name change bug is fixed.
-Allies' shields can no longer be damaged by friendly fire.
-A cut-scene is now shown at weddings.

Both:
-The method for calculating damage when your attack connects too soon or too late has been changed.
-AI now moves back more effectively in combat to control distance.
-Some polearm attack animations have been redone.
-Some troop stats and equipment have been rebalanced.
-New key combination added to hide overlay mesh (Ctrl + o).
-Left-right and up-down keys now cancel each other (instead of one key always overriding another).
-Characters now have softer shadows.
-The models for several items and weapons have been redone.
-Camera raycast direction fix for dungeon-like places.

General:
-A ton of other bug fixes and improvements.


Jun 15, 2010
Product Update - Valve
Galcon Fusion update released today on Steam

Update Notes:
  • Added support for inviting friends to your game!
  • Added private servers
  • Fixed retro mode bugs
  • Now checking for invalid video modes with fallback to a sane default
  • Removed initial "Game Activation" screen

Spectromancer - League of Heroes - Valve

The world of Spectromancer just got more dangerous...and more interesting! League of Heroes is the first expansion for this online fantasy card game, and it features three new mage classes which can be used in online play, the arena (a new single player mode), or in the original campaign.

Great news for those who've never experienced Spectromancer! To commemorate the release of the first expansion, Steam is also offering a bundle pack that includes the original game and the new expansion at a net discount of 25% off.

Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 - Valve
Medal of Honor™ is now available for pre-purchase via Steam.

Pre-purchase now and be ready for the beta, starting June 21st. For customers that pre-purchase Medal of Honor and also own Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Steam, you can access the beta starting June 17. Don't have Bad Company 2? Buy it today and save 33%!

Announcement - Valve
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Product Release - Valve
The hit strategy game Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers is now available for purchase. Unleash an arsenal of fantastic creatures and devastating spells as you battle your way through a series of iconic Planeswalkers, diabolic puzzles, and online challengers.

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