Jan 27, 2011

Magicka - Valve

Updates to Magicka have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Fixed issues/bugs

UPnP will no longer crash the game.
Lack of playable avatar will no longer crash the game.
Improved reports on disconnect and connection failed.
Game crash on startup due to old gamer with long name fixed.
Game terminates properly on crash.
Save data wipe bug on multiplayer disconnect fixed.
Boss crashes in Chapter 6 and 12 fixed.
Servers limited to 4 simultaneous steam users.
Players that have not selected a slot when the game starts is kicked.
Server browser no longer displays games of a different version.
Version miss match check.
No longer possible to bounce between islands in Chapter 6
Fixed interrupted dialog from Vlad in Chapter 6.
Fixed trigger sequence in Chapter 9.
Chapter 12 boss damage texture added.
Fixed a bug where a client was locked in an animation.
Delayed message from steam no longer forces player into game.
Challenges are now playable using the French version

New features/balancing

Added version number in menu.
Added server password. (player requested feature)
Default undie-time changed to 0.5s (Staff of the Dead)

Known Issues

Beam spells merging sometimes crashes game with stack overflow (for real)
Chat still awkwardly positioned.
Self-shields sometimes get out of sync
Players are still able to have multiple summons
Server list sorting not implemented
Network congestion on high ping (>400ms) connections still problematic.
Game stutters slightly on some systems despite good performance (cause known, fix pending)
Steam attempts to install XNA framework every time game is launched or rare occasion
Game sometimes hogs uplink bandwidth - (Being researched)

Jan 27, 2011

Weekend Deal - Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 1+2 Bundle

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One - Valve

Save a whopping 75% off on Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness Bundle that includes both Episode 1 and Episode 2. Offer expires on Monday, 10AM PST.

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an RPG-Adventure game series based on the popular web comic Penny Arcade.

Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new characters, and discover their unique sense of humor for a 100% authentic Penny Arcade experience!

Jan 26, 2011

Monday Night Combat Updated

Monday Night Combat - Valve

PC Product Update 1

Fixes
• Fixed some achievements from being awarded at the wrong time or not being awarded at all
• Fix juice "roar" animation not playing on dedicated servers.
• Fixed Several Patcher Issues that caused crashes
• Fixed PhysX version related crash issues
• Fixed ServerBrowser sorting incorrectly disabling servers
• Focus issues in ServerBrowser fixed
• Fixed some map loading problems in different languages

Jan 26, 2011

Magicka Updated Released

Magicka - Valve

Updates to Magicka have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
Bugs Fixed

Multiple move orders with delays will now properly stop during the delay.
Steam usernames longer than 15 characters will now be shortened instead of crashing.
The errorReport in the application directory now also contains a version numbers.
Server lists can now be properly scrolled.
Fixed a bug when displaying an already disposed server in server listing which caused a crash.
Path names are now region safe.
Chapter 6 Scene 4 (Grimnir mind duel) now spawns the correct amount of spawns.
Removed VAC option, all online games now use VAC.
Improved cutscene-skip in Chapter 2 Scene 2.
Improved cutscene-skip in Chapter 3 Scene 3.
Checkpoint added in Chapter 6 Scene 5 (Grimnir boss fight).
Added keyboard binding for cast self (default middle mouse button)
Statuseffect desync crash fixed.
Animation time desync crash fixed.

Features added

Cancel button added to gamepad configuration popup.
Icon added for break free action.
Icon added for boost action.
Icon added for magic action.

Jan 26, 2011

New Release - Ship Simulator Extremes: Sigita Pack

Ship Simulator Extremes - Valve

The Sigita Pack Add-On for Ship Simulator Extremes is now available on Steam!

Roam the oceans and sail into famous ports worldwide with the Fishing Trawler vessel "Sigita" and encounter 6 all-new scenarios!

To celebrate the release, Ship Simulator Extremes is 65% off until February 2nd at 10am PST!

Jan 26, 2011

New Release - SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive Classics Collection 4

Announcement - Valve

SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive Classics Collection 4 is now available on Steam! The list speaks for itself - the latest batch marks the biggest release consisting many fan favorites from the classic Genesis/Mega Drive era.

Check out Alien Soldier, Gunstar Heroes, Landstalker, Light Crusader, Shining Force, Shining Force II, Shining in the Darkness, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 and Knuckles, Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, ToeJam & Earl, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair, or the bundle version containing select titles at a whopping discount!

Don't forget Collection 1, 2, and 3 which is also available at a special price.

Jan 26, 2011

New Release - Breach

Product Release - Valve

Breach is now available on Steam and is 20% off for the first week!

Breach is a first-person multiplayer shooter with a battlefield that is always changing! Crash ceilings, disintegrate cover, blow out walls, collapse entire buildings, and so much more!

Offer ends February 2nd, 2011 at 10am Pacific Time.