Magicka - Valve
Fixed issues/bugs
  • Fixed initial collisionskin transformation of animated level parts.
  • Improved capsule-static mesh collision. (Reduces risk of characters falling through collision)
  • Fixed a crash when spawning too many greasefields or tornados in a network game.
  • Fixed a network bug where multiple damage types in a single damage message was read incorrectly.
  • Fixed a network bug where if a character had more than one status effect other clients would read it incorrectly.
  • Fixed kills with beam-spells for characters without gibs.
  • Fixed vortex synchronization over network.
  • Made some optimizations to the network messages.
  • Made some optimizations to the physics library.
  • Corrected some magicks cast animations.
  • Fixed Kahn’s bloodtype (black now instead of regular).
  • Fixed a bug where some effects would turn invisible when spawned in certain angles.
  • Fixed a thread issue on game startup which resulted in a crash for some users.
  • Fixed an issue where the audio engine would cause a crash when quitting the game.
  • Fixed an issue where if a gamepad tried to navigate the menu while changing chapters it would cause a crash.
  • Fixed a bug in Chapter 2 Boss where he would be stuck in single state (ranged attack).
New features/balancing
  • Added camera shaking effects.
  • Added Xinput gamepad rumble.
  • Fixed the duration and range of spray type spells.
  • Improved Gun's tracer bullets.
  • Reworked keyboard and mouse controller configuration.
Known Issues
  • Network uplink bandwidth, while improved, can be demanding.
  • Steam attempts to install XNA framework every time game is launched or rare occasion.
  • Characters can in rare cases fall through the level collision mesh, this is due to lag or poor framerate. Many general network improvements and general optimization will reduce this risk.
  • The game may appear to be stuttering even though framerate is good.
Product Update - Valve
Updates to Cities XL 2011 have been released. The updates will be applied the next time you restart the Steam client. The major changes include:

  • The game can now allocate more than 3GB of memory on 64-bit operating system.
  • Screenshots of the city during the saves are now disabled in order to avoid a crash.
  • Trophies won will be saved each time.
  • Upgrading roads already laid on the maps of Paris, New York and Hollywood won’t cause the game to crash anymore.
  • The game now saves a backup copy regularly during the game.
  • The trade message is now displayed in the Media Report (informational messages displayed below the main game).
  • You will always be able to build Oil processing factories near refineries.
  • The number of power plants required to build a large central is now more clearly displayed.
  • Problem with French localization of roads on stilts corrected.
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
  • Improved performance for a range of ATI graphics parts
ProtoGalaxy - Valve
Proto Defense DLC is now available on Steam!

Team up with your friends in this free co-op turret defense game for ProtoGalaxy. Take on new bosses, 8 new achievements and compete to top the leaderboards!

In celebration of the new Proto Defense DLC, ProtoGalaxy is 50% off until March 2nd, 10am Pacific Time!

CreaVures - Valve
CreaVures is now available on Steam and is 10% off until March 2nd at 10AM PST!

Play as five different mythical creatures, each with their own unique ability, to solve puzzles in this indie platformer!

Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition - Valve
Agricultural Simulator 2011 is now available on Steam and is 10% off until March 2nd at 10AM PST!

Make and manage a farm of your own. Invest in CLAAS machinery, crops, livestock, and other necessities to best complete your daily tasks!

Product Release - Valve
Everquest II: Destiny of Velious is now available. The latest addition to the monumental franchise presents an unmatched all-in-one compilation pack loaded with the groundbreaking Everquest II base game, seven thrilling expansions and three exciting adventure packs.

To succeed would mean ultimate glory. To fail would mean annihilation.

Star Ruler - Valve
Updates to Star Ruler have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted.
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)
  • Fixed a server crash exploit caused by malformed network packets

Counter-Strike: Source
  • Updated De_Inferno
    • Community fixes

Team Fortress 2
  • Fixed the Amputator and the Crusader's Crossbow healing teammates that have the Equalizer as their active weapon
  • Updated the Red team skin for the Fists of Steel
Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Valve
Act now and take advantage of huge savings! Half-Life 2: Episode Two is available at 75% off during the Midweek Madness sale. Offer ends Thursday at 4pm PDT.

Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure.

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