Jan 28, 2011
Magicka Updated Released
Magicka - Valve
Updates to Magicka have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted.

Issues
  • Fixed Move orders such as the one in Chapter 12 (For real this time).
  • Fixed trigger ID sync over network (Should fix Chapter 7 crash).
  • Fixed uninitialized AI crashing.
  • Fixed crashes due to messages arriving early in high latency games.
  • Fixed Vlad incorrect clothes in Chapter 3.
  • Fixed server list bug, which caused users to connect to wrong game.
  • Fixed joining a password protected game through steam overlay.
  • Fixed falling damage not working properly.
  • Fixed "OMG they killed yellow.." achievement awarded when killing purple (Good theory on the LA Lakers)
  • Improved disconnect notice.
  • Improved damages over network.
  • Improved cut scene skip in early Chapter 1.
  • Improved chat position.
  • Improved challenge level selection indicator.
Features/Balance
  • Added Checkpoint to the party in Chapter 1
  • Added missing boss titles in Chapter 1 and 12.
  • Balanced Dwarf Priests (Swedish Chef Brigade); is now more difficult.
  • Balanced Chapter 9 boss; is now more difficult.
  • Balanced Chapter 12 boss; is now more difficult.
Known Issues
  • Beam spells merging sometimes crashes game with stack overflow (for real)
  • Self-shields sometimes get out of sync
  • Players are still able to have too many summons (Changed because of community feedback)
  • 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)
  • "Too fancy for fireballs" achievement is sometimes not awarded
  • Quitting the game while the credits are rolling will not award a game complete.
  • Mouse outside screen in full screen with multiple monitors will minimize the game.
Jan 28, 2011
New Release - Mishap 2: An Intentional Haunting
Mishap: An Accidental Haunting - Valve
This time it’s no Mishap — it’s Intentional!

Mishap 2: An Intentional Haunting - Collector's Edition is now available on Steam with SteamPlay! As with all SteamPlay titles, buy once and play on either PC or Mac OSX!

A direct sequel to the mystery-solving puzzle adventure, Mishap: An Accidental Haunting, Mishap 2 brings more haunting goodness by challenging you with mysteries and riddles to solve along with a number of fun and engaging mini-games, playing cards, tower defense and other unique puzzles.

Trapped between worlds and unable to transcend to the afterlife, Milton Hobblepop and his wife Emily once again need to team up with their earthly friends, Brock and Kelly Burton! Realizing Hobblepop’s paranormal research has been stolen, the Mishap gang needs your help infiltrating the compound of his greatest rival, Avery Nailliv, to uncover why the renegade scientist is imprisoning spirits against their will.

Jan 28, 2011
Swarm Arena Updated
Swarm Arena - Valve
Update includes:
- Added replays
- Fixed compatibility issues with windowed mode

Jan 28, 2011
Left 4 Dead 2 Update Released
Left 4 Dead 2 - Valve
Updates to Left 4 Dead 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Left 4 Dead 2
  • New Community Mutation: Nightmare
Jan 28, 2011
New Release - Crasher
Product Release - Valve
CRASHER is now available on Steam.

CRASHER is the first Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game to stage motorized team battles, pitting up to 5 vs. 5 players. The usual mouse-controlled heroes are replaced by heavily-armed vehicles hurtling across huge maps at 150 mph. Each vehicle belongs to one of the 6 CRASHER classes (specialized in close or range combat, defense, healing etc.), and features specific skills and tactical features enabling players to design a well-balanced team.

Jan 27, 2011
Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released
Counter-Strike: Source - Valve
Updates to Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)
  • Improved engine handling of server queries
Jan 27, 2011
Now Available - Trino
Trino - Valve
Trino is now available on Steam!

Outwit and trap your enemies with quick moves and cunning triangle powers in this Indie puzzler.

Includes 37 Steam Achievements!

Jan 27, 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:

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
Now Available - The Sims 3
The Sims™ 3 - Valve
One of the most popular PC franchises in history has arrived on Steam! The Sims 3 along with all expansions are now available.

Create over a million unique Sims and control their lives!

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!

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