Mar 8, 2013

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released

Counter-Strike 2 - Valve

Release Notes for 3/8/2013

[ MISC ]

- The convar mp_endmatch_votenextmap (defaults to 1) is now accessible to everyone.
- If a server is running a map group with more than 10 maps in it, a random set of 10 maps will be selected from the group and will be shown to clients at the end of the match in the map vote list.
- Added mp_endmatch_votenextmap_keepcurrent (defaults to 1) that forces the current map to stay in the list of end match voting options. If not set, the current map is not guaranteed to be in the list and will randomly enter the list like any other map.
- Resolved a few bugs with the new random map selection.

Mar 8, 2013

Pre-Purchase Now - StarDrive

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Pre-Purchase StarDrive and receive immediate access to the StarDrive beta on Steam and 15% off!*

StarDrive sets a new benchmark for the ‘4X Space Strategy’ genre. Starting with a single planet and a small number of space-worthy vessels, you must venture forth into the galaxy, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours. How you play is your decision. Use diplomacy or brute force. Trade, spy and research your way to galactic domination. Make friends, or create mortal enemies…

The heart of StarDrive is its ship design and combat engine.

StarDrive takes a modular approach to ship design, allowing the player to create custom ships where the composition and placement of ship modules really matters to the performance of a ship.. In combat, if your portside armour is taking a beating, then rotate around and show them the starboard side! Hide behind a friendly capital ship’s shields; warp into and out of the fray, launch fighters, lay mines, and so much more.

*Offer ends April 19th at 10AM Pacific Time.

Mar 8, 2013

Now Available - Sword of the Stars: The Pit, 10% off!

Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection - Valve

Sword of the Stars: The Pit is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!

Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted turn-based RPG, where the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe, where the question to ask isn't "Did you make it to the end?" so much as "How far did you make it before the monsters got you?"

Be brave, press on for the sake of your planet, and when all else fails, go out in a blaze of glory!

*Offer ends March 15th at 10AM Pacific Time

Mar 8, 2013

Pre-Load Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 Now

Sniper: Ghost Warrior - Valve

Pre-load Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 now and be ready to play when it releases!

Plus, all Steam Pre-Purchasers receive a free copy of Sniper Ghost Warrior Gold Edition, and the exclusive MK 14 EBR Rifle! Already own Sniper Ghost Warrior Gold Edition? Gift it to a friend.

Check out the game page for more details.

Mar 8, 2013

Now Available - Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator - Valve

Euro Truck Simulator is Now Available on Steam and is 20% off until March 15th at 10AM PST.

The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!

Drive freight from London to Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague - and many more cities - in realistic vehicles. Faithful reproduction of driving trucks on the European road. Pick up a variety of cargoes, and deliver them on time! Highly realistic, meticulously detailed models based on real trucks. Actual working instruments such as flashing indicators, temperature and low fuel warning lights, wipers, and a full set of gauges. Pan the camera around the cabin, just as if you were actually sitting at the wheel.

Mar 8, 2013

Champions of Regnum Updated + New Content Available.

Champions of Regnum - Valve

Champions of Regnum: Realm Guard Pack, all new content for Champions of Regnum is Now Available on Steam.

Plus, Champions of Regnum - first update

Less than 10 days after the Steam release, we are happy to release the first update taken straight from the Steam Community’s feedback.
See the summarized list of changes below:
• Modified: XP for killing another player has been raised 50%.
• Modified: Creatures with "Normal" rating or less no longer evade players’ hits.
• Modified: Mages and Arches initial weapons now have medium and fast speeds respectively.
• Modified: Some of the initial powers has been modified to make the first levels more dynamic.
• Modified: Under level 11 Characters no longer require 15 days to be deleted. This allows new players to experience different realms.
• New: "Brothers in Arms" Quest, rewards a 7 days mount and health and mana elixirs. – All Realms.
• New: Visual effect over interact able objects when they are part of the current quest.
• Several other improvements and fixes

Mar 8, 2013

New DLC Available - Omerta - City of Gangsters - The Con Artist DLC

Omerta - City of Gangsters - The Con Artist DLC - Valve

Omerta - City of Gangsters - The Con Artist DLC, all new content for Omerta - City of Gangsters is Now Available on Steam!

A letter arrived today. The envelope was thick with the smell of a woman's perfume. It was an invitation, but not the invitation I expected. It was a call to take part in the "Greatest con of all time." Intrigued, I followed the message to one of the wealthiest parts of Atlantic City. The place was full of rich little good-for-nothings who never had to work for a living - the perfect setting for a scam.

New Jersey, February 1919. A young woman claiming to be Anastasia Romanov disappears after raising a considerable sum of money from local Russian immigrants who supported the royalist regime in Russia. The police suspected a con scheme but the very people that gave the money truly believed that the self-proclaimed Romanov has gone into hiding because of Soviet spies threatening her life.

Mar 7, 2013

Dota 2 Update - March 7th, 2013

Dota 2 - Valve

GAMEPLAY
- Gyrocopter: Fixed Rocket Barrage firing while under effects like Disruption/Chronosphere/Doom/Hex.
- Gyrocopter: Fixed Flak Cannon hurting nightmared units without waking them up.
- Naga Siren: Fixed being able to purge Song of the Siren aura off of Naga Siren.
- Nyx: Fixed Spiked Carapace affecting Juggernaut during Omnislash.
- Outworld Devourer: Fixed Astral Imprisonment not draining enough mana from enemy heroes.
- Timbersaw: Fixed Whirling Death not doing enough damage against strength heroes.
- Fixed Maelstrom and Mjollnir being unable to proc if the initial target is Magic Immune.
- Tweaked Neutral Creep chase timings for the two small camps.
- Fixed a number of bugs in Mechanics I, including all known showstoppers.

UI
- Fixed holding alt causing smoked hero names to be shown on minimap when near truesight.
- Fixed your status showing as playing a local bot game if you were spectating a game
- Hero performance page is now sorted by total number of games played.
- Fixed Dire wins in the Team Game History tab showing up as losses.
- Fixed bug where Team Game History wasn't refreshing properly.
- The Teams List under Community now displays Teams in order of their most recently played match.
- There's now a dialog asking the player to rate their currently-used hero build (if it's not yet been rated).

AUDIO
- Music now plays in spectator and replay modes.

ITEMS
- Added Fiery Soul of the Slayer item for Lina.