Mar 10, 2013

Tomb Raider - Valve

We have just made public a new version of the PC version of Tomb Raider, build 1.0.718.4. This patch will be applied by Steam automatically when you next start the game. If your game does not update, please restart the Steam client.

This update addresses a variety of issues that we either found out about shortly before release or immediately after.

Fixes include:

- Addressed some stability and startup issues on machines that have both Intel and NVIDIA graphics hardware.
- Fix for players being unable to progress related to the boat in the beach area.
- Some fixes for crashes on startup and when selecting Options.
- Some small improvements to TressFX hair rendering.
- Fixes for various graphics glitches, including certain effects not being visible in fullscreen mode.
- Fixed a problem that caused some users to not be able to use exclusive fullscreen.
- Added support for separate mouse/gamepad inversion for aiming, as well as support for x-axis inversion.
- Fixes related to the benchmark scene and benchmark mode.
- Various other small fixes.

While we expect this patch to be an improvement for everyone. If you do have trouble with this patch and prefer to stay on the old version we made a Beta available on Steam, Build716.5, that can be used to switch back to the previous version. Please note however that you can only play multiplayer with people that share your version.

Mar 9, 2013

Daily Deal - STAR WARS®: Knights of the Old Republic™ II, 66% Off

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ - Valve

Today's Deal: Save 66% on STAR WARS®: Knights of the Old Republic™ II!

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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

StarDrive - Valve

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