May 27, 2011
DETOUR Update Released
DETOUR - Valve
An update to DETOUR has been released. The update will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
  • Trucks no longer act strangely in multiplayer games. This is a very large fix and should smooth over the entire multiplayer experience.
  • Random/Rare crashes some users were experiencing should no longer happen.
  • Numpad keys should now work in text chat.
  • Choose Team button now shows up properly in lobby when host has selected a team gametype.
  • Sound should no longer default to 0, and sound preferences should maintain properly.
  • Truck bubble cooldown increased from 18 seconds to 30 seconds.
  • Nail cooldown increased from 15 seconds to 26 seconds.
  • Holding backspace key now properly deletes characters in text chat.
  • Rare error where player would be in the wrong factory on a Singleplayer Challenge.
  • Graphics option added for "Use Hardware Mouse", for players experiencing sluggish mouse cursor movement in the menus and game.
  • Forest now has the proper item description in map editor.
  • Player is now returned to Challenges menu after a challenge is completed.
  • Certain challenge descriptions no longer pour over the edges of the menu.
  • Lots of fixes involving different resolutions. This includes the hovering 'tell-tales' above trucks (pulled over, popped tire, EMP icons) now show up properly over the truck they are marking.
  • Pressing T and Y in game no longer clears announcements and text chat already on screen.

May 26, 2011
Call of Duty: Black Ops Update Released
Call of Duty®: Black Ops - Valve
Updates to Call of Duty: Black Ops have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Added support for mods in preparation for the upcoming tools release.
  • Addressed various MP & Zombie exploits.
  • Improved memory utilization in MP.
  • Improved DLC filter in server browser – you can now hide any servers running content you do not own.
  • Corrected issue which sometimes required repurchase of emblems or clan tags on weapons.
  • Address some cases in which player could not receive Zombie invites.
  • Replaced RPG with Grim Reaper in Gun Game Wager Match.
  • Fine-tuned napalm and bombing-run damage indoors.
  • Prevented rare invulnerability issue.
  • Demolition bombs can no longer explode and be defused at the same time.
  • Spy plane now activates in One in the Chamber in all cases.
  • The “Sprint Kills” challenge for Steady Aim perk now rewards the player with the correct number of kills.
  • Addressed a rare issue where a hacked camera spike would not function properly if the hacker also had a camera spike that was destroyed.
  • Recording a clip with the speed mode for 2 cameras set to .1 will no longer increase in speed when switching perspectives back and forth.
  • Improvements to Zipline functionality when viewed in Theater mode.
  • Settings from custom games are all cleared and no longer carry over from one custom match to another.
  • Nova gas will now affect players that are standing over their tactical insertion.
  • Hardcore players who kill another teammate in Second Chance now lose the proper amount of points.
  • Calling in a Chopper Gunner immediately after getting shot down in a Gunship will no longer end the Chopper Gunner run prematurely.
May 26, 2011
New Release - Frozen Synapse
Frozen Synapse - Valve
Frozen Synapse is now available on Steam for both PC and Mac!

Frozen Synapse brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. 5 challenging multiplayer modes, 55-mission single player campaign and 15 Steam achievements. Plus, it includes a copy to give to a friend and is 20% off for the first week!

20% off ends June 2nd at 10am Pacific Time.

May 26, 2011
Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes Update Released
Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes - Valve
Updates to Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Updates
  • Correct shadows in the forward rendering system (deactivate quality renderer for faster performance)
  • Config tool no admin password needed (if you have a few user accounts copy your save game to your current username)
  • Configtool is now a lower framework version to improve compatibility
  • Adjusted brightness at night
  • You can load old saves with old forward renderer (deactivate quality renderer to play)
  • More error outputs if depth of field effect could not be created
Fixes
  • Shadow flickering in forward rendering system
  • Animation problems in forward rendering mode and multicore cpus
  • Restart of app if renderer is being changed (otherwise render mode won’t be initialized correctly on some machines)
  • Error "Steam must be running to play this game (SteamAPI_Init() failed"
  • Crash if a character that has no dialogue would be talked to during another conversation with right mouse button
  • An engine crash occurring during entity sorting
May 26, 2011
The Witcher 2 Update Released
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - Valve
Updates to The Witcher 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

  • Added Troll Trouble DLC
  • Fixed DLC download issues
  • Fixed Module updates
  • Fixed various game crashes
  • Expanded Movement Key Mapping includes arrow keys & Number pad
  • Fixed NVidia 3D Vision Surround issues
  • Improved auto-detect to improve game efficiency
  • Fixed bug preventing the completely of the quest "Blood Curse"
May 26, 2011
Secret of the Magic Crystals Updated
Secret of the Magic Crystals - Valve
Secret of the Magic Crystals MAY 2011 Release Note:

- Steam Achievements added
- Save game now save to multiple slots and to files (helpful for transfer and backup)
- Autosave
- Language selection screen only shown at first start (can be reached from menu afterwards)
- Performance improevement
- Minor bug fixes

May 26, 2011
New Release - Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Standalone DLCs
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution - Valve
Dawn of War 2: Retribution - Last Stand DLCs are now available for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution and Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Standalone on Steam!

Revamp your heroes and find new ways to play and compete in The Last Stand with these new Wargear pieces.

May 26, 2011
New Release - Total War: SHOGUN 2 "Ikko Ikki" Clan Pack
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Valve
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - The "Ikko Ikki" Clan Pack downloadable content is now available on Steam.

The Ikko Ikki Clan pack unlocks the iconic Buddhist rebel faction for single and multiplayer campaign modes as well as multiplayer battles. The content also adds a brand new agent type, the Ikko Ikki monk, to the campaign map in addition to adding eight unit variants for the Ikko Ikki and the unique Warrior Nun unit for other factions.

On top of all this, there are also ten new retainers, new steam achievements, a unique Ikko Ikki General skill-tree, a new historical battle, new avatar armor sets for use in avatar conquest mode and much more.

May 26, 2011
Dawn of War II: Retribution Update Released
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution - Valve
Updates to Dawn of War II: Retribution have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Updates
  • Removed kick voting from any circumstance where there are only 2 human players in a game
  • Added Inscribed Combat Shield as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Sacred Relic Armour as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Debilitating Witchblade as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Armour of Idranel as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Pokkit Rokkit Launcha as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Juiced Up Tellyporta as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Oracle Stave as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Rubric Touched Helm as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Ornate Vostroyan Shotgun as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Usidae Trophy as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Thornback Carapace as paid DLC for Last Stand
  • Added Devourer Cannon as paid DLC for Last Stand

Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue that caused Techmarine Proximity Mines to immobilize vehicles.
  • Imperial Guard players are no longer awarded Command points when using Summary Execution.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Autarch to retain the heavy cover modifier after jumping over cover.
  • Hellfury global now deals damage to vehicles.
  • Apothecary now correctly gains health when attacking vehicles with the Sanguine Chainsword.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Warp Spider Exarch Teleport cooldown from being reduced after purchasing the Enhanced Warp Jump Generator.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Warlock's Psychic Shield ability to drain energy while not taking damage.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Warboss's Boss Pole from properly providing suppression resistance to the Warboss
  • Fixed an issue that allowed enemy units to use their abilities while stunned by the Sentinel's Ground Pound
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing the Inquisitor's Crippling Volley from dealing damage
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Lictor to be unable to melee
  • Fixed an issue that could allow the Commissar Lord to execute enemy units
  • Fixed an issue that awarded double red points when the Ravener Alpha's tunnels were destroyed after they had been garrisoned.
  • Autarch can no longer be targeted by Subjugate
  • Fixed issues on Calderis Refinery and Selenon Fissure that allowed player to be teleported into regions their units could not escape

SPACE MARINE
  • Larraman’s Blessing red cost increased from 125 to 175
  • Librarian Tomb of Time upgrade cost increased from 75/20 to 100/25
  • Veil of Time cooldown increased from 30 seconds to 45

ORK
  • Mekboy Bouncy Shield no longer causes knockback on retreat
  • Warboss I’m Angry no longer grants bonus health regeneration on use

ELDAR
  • Seer Council cost reduced to 600 req and 300 Red
  • Webway Holofield radius reduced from 25 to 20
  • Webway Holofield duration reduced from 15 to 10
  • Webway Holofield recharge time increased from 45 to 55
  • Webway cost increased from 50 red to 75 red

TYRANID
  • Raveners jump now has a minimum range
  • Hive Tyrant Invulnerability duration reduced from 12 seconds to 9 seconds

IMPERIAL GUARD
  • Stormtroopers now will fire meltabombs easier
  • Leman Russ Global Call in reduced from 650 to 600 req
  • Sentinels stomp stuns the unit (disables shooting)
  • Inquisitor Crossbow Volley Ability now deals 30 damage

CHAOS
  • Noise Marines cost reduced from 400/40 to 350/30
  • Warpfire damage Reduced from 115 to 80
  • Great Unclean One cost reduced from 800/200 to 700/180
May 26, 2011
Portal 2 Update Released
Portal 2 - Valve
Updates to Portal 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Portal 2
  • Fixed rare case where the final section could not be completed
  • Fixed invalid memory read in paint shader
  • Localization fixes
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