Aug 18, 2011
Bastion Update Released
Bastion - Valve
  • Fixed an issue in which the game would not detect local saved data if players lost their connection to Steam cloud storage.
  • Fixed an issue where remapping the Left Trigger and Right Trigger gamepad controls fired the default commands unexpectedly
  • Fixed an issue in Roathus Lagoon that could cause players to get locked out of the level's final area
  • Added support for several advanced command-line parameters (aka Launch Options in Steam).

To set Launch Options in Steam, right-click on Bastion in your game library, select Properties, then select Set Launch Options.

NOTE: Please be advised that these settings are recommended for advanced users and may adversely affect your game experience.

The parameters are:
  • -isomovement

    Using the default Slinger-style WASD controls, diagonal movements will more closely adhere to the isometric perspective. We would appreciate your feedback about this change via our Steam forum (linked below).

  • -windowed

    Forces the game to start in windowed mode.

  • -x [value]

    Forces the game to a specific X resolution.

  • -y [value]

    Forces the game to a specific Y resolution.

    • Example: to run the game in 1280x720 (720p) resolution: "-windowed -x 1280 -y 720"

  • -noborder

    Runs the game in windowed mode but with no windows title bar or border. (This may improve compatibility or performance versus full-screen mode in some cases or provide a preferable experience.)

  • -deadzone [value]

    Allows a custom joystick dead zone for players experiencing issues with their gamepads. Value is the fraction at which input should register. Example: "-deadzone 0.4".

  • -lang [value]

    Forces the game to load a specific text language. Available options are "en", "fr", "it", "de", and "es" for English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, respectively. Example: "-lang de"

  • -nofixedstep

    Turns off fixed time step so that the game no longer dictates the frame rate. (This may improve performance for some users but may also lead to erratic performance in other cases.)
For more information on Bastion technical support, visit the FAQ topic in the Steam forum.
Aug 18, 2011
Daily Deal - RoboBlitz 50% off!
RoboBlitz - Valve
Today's Deal: Save 50% off RoboBlitz!

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Aug 18, 2011
Pre-Purchase Now - The Baconing at 20% Off
The Baconing - Valve
Pre-purchase The Baconing before the August 31st release and Save 20%!

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games.

You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

As with all SteamPlay titles, buy once and play on either PC or Mac OSX!


Aug 18, 2011
Duke Nukem Forever - Now Available on Mac
Duke Nukem Forever - Valve
Duke Nukem Forever is now available on Mac!

The King is Back! Put on your shades and step into the boots of Duke Nukem. The alien hordes are invading and only Duke can save the world. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses can’t stop this epic hero from accomplishing his goal: to save the world and save the babes!

Aug 17, 2011
Left 4 Dead 2 Updated
Left 4 Dead 2 - Valve
Release Notes:
  • Fixed Blood Harvest Finale scoring.
  • Fixed missing skybox in Blood Harvest with low shader settings.
  • Fixed campaign search filter dropdown missing Dead Air, Blood Harvest, and Cold Stream.
Aug 17, 2011
The Polynomial Update Released
The Polynomial - Space of the music - Valve
  • Fixed a bug in waves and super waves visualizer hang protection.
  • Improved performance when shooting at sun.
  • Fixed wormhole sequence loop bug.
  • Start with zero throttle so that the player can read instructions in the level 0.
Aug 17, 2011
Space Pirates and Zombies Update Released
Space Pirates and Zombies - Valve
  • fixed uncommon spec achievement sometimes not working
  • fixed fusion beams, mines, particle cannon now cause anger in enemy ships
  • fixed mass driver can pass through zombie killer shields
  • fixed no acheivement credit for re-exploring stars
  • fixed sometimes warpin stuck ship state
  • changed balance of power starbase not an insanely strong
Aug 17, 2011
Pre-Purchase Now - Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) - Valve
Pre-purchase now and get ready for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3.

The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns on November 8th with this epic sequel to the multiple Game of the Year award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2.

Aug 17, 2011
Terraria Update Released
Terraria - Valve
  • Fixed a bug that would cause chests to contain stacks of empty items.
  • The crafting list now correctly updates after using the container loot buttons.
  • The direction bathtubs face when placed is now correctly sent to the server. This prevents bathtub duplication issues.
  • Smashing Obsidian Walls no longer gives Obsidian Ore.
  • Walls that are automatically placed to fill small gaps are now correctly taken from the player’s inventory.
  • Fixed a bug that causes Green Slimes to get stuck in the ground and start sinking.
  • Player ghosts no longer move when typing.
  • Fixed a bug that would cause mana to sometimes not regenerate when the player has 0 mana.
  • Slimes no longer chase the player in water when they are not in aggressive mode.
  • Lesser Restoration Potions and Restoration Potions now only heal for 50/100 life and 50/100 mana.
  • Lesser Mana Potions and Mana Potions now only restore 50/100 mana.
  • Changed the way the value of stacked items is rounded to fix selling/buyback inconsistencies.
  • Some items can now be placed in lava, this includes clay pots and fire blossom seeds.
  • Fixed a bug that would cause shadow orbs to me smashed during world generation. This was causing meteors to start spawning before the player is at the appropriate gear level.
  • Generated dirt walls now correctly blend with player placed dirt walls. Player placed dirt walls now have new graphics to differ from generated walls.
  • Boomerangs now reset correctly when you use your magic mirror if they are still flying.
  • Mediumcore characters now correctly drop ammo on death.
  • “Misc” has been reworded to say “Shoes” on the shoes color settings screen.
  • Added the Sawmill which replaces the Workbench for “advanced” wood crafting. The Workbench is now designated for “basic” wood crafting.
Aug 17, 2011
Now Available - From Dust
From Dust - Valve
From Dust is now available on Steam!

Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...

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