Aug 29, 2013
New DLC Available - Cities in Motion 2: Lofty Landmarks
Cities in Motion 2 - Valve
Lofty Landmarks, all new content for Cities in Motion 2 is Now Available on Steam!

Add some lofty architecture to spice up your town with this DLC. Lofty Landmarks offers four new buildings: the formidable Cologne Cathedral, the famous Westminster Palace featuring the Elizabeth Tower and it's Big Ben bell, the renowned German Brandenburg Gate, and the 30 St. Mary Axe, commonly known as the Gherkin of London.

Aug 28, 2013
Winners of Intel Level Up Game Demo Contest Released
Protocell - Valve
The nine category winners of the Intel Level Up Game Demo Contest are now available on Steam.

The winners are:

Each of these demos, impressed the panel of indie developers and game-industry luminaries assembled by Intel and were selected from more than 90 entries into the contest.

In addition to all nine demos being available to download and play for free, three of the games are available to purchase and play right now, either as fully released or in Steam Early Access.

For more information and to download the free demos, see http://store.steampowered.com/sale/levelup

For contest details, please see: http://www.intel.com/software/levelup2013
Aug 28, 2013
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - Valve
An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Fixed the Linux dedicated server failing to run on older Linux versions
  • Fixed the HUD 3D Character causing other HUD items to sometimes disappear
  • Fixed a client HUD crash when Spies disguise as a class that has a non-active weapon like the Chargin' Targe
  • Fixed an outdated tip for the Quick-Fix
  • Fixed a shadow bug for the Warrior's Spirit
Aug 28, 2013
Steam Client Update Released
Client Update - Valve
A new Steam Client update has been released and will be automatically downloaded. The specific changes are listed below.

Steam
  • Fixed a bug which prevented the Steam Subscriber Agreement and Privacy Agreement from being displayed when creating a new account

In addition, this update includes all changes from the previous release this morning:

Steam
  • Fixed some cases that may have been the cause of non-Steam game shortcuts disappearing
  • Change Steam to not require a restart when going from offline mode to online mode at login time
  • Fixed cases where the client could become stuck in Offline Mode
  • Fixed a bug that prevented login after encountering a network error
  • Library now always shows free games if you own any of its DLC
  • Fixed crash on startup if you ran two steam:// commands quickly
  • Fixed a potential crash shutting down Steam or halting content downloads
  • Improved Steam Client responsiveness when performing network uploads
  • Fixed a bug which caused Workshop and Steam Cloud file uploads to fail
  • Fixed a crash when downloading or updating games
  • Fixed a crash when quitting some multiplayer games
  • Changed Steamworks API calls to fail fatally if Steam.exe has crashed so that the game will fail in a user visible manner (vs some games appearing to run but failing to save progress to Steam Cloud and users later discovering all progress was lost)
  • Fixed loading sound caches for Zombie Panic Source Mod

Big Picture
  • Work around a regression caused by recent versions of GeForce Experience which prevented the guide button from working on X360 controllers
  • Fixed a bug where a X360 controller assigned a player index > 0 by XInput may not be used properly on Windows
  • Decreased texture memory usage and increased performance in some scenarios where parts of the UI are transformed offscreen
  • More aggressive caching of custom font data leading to improved rendering perf in some transitions in/out of text heavy UI on Windows
  • Added new multi-user login and create account UIs
  • Added shutdown UI
  • Added Go Offline / Go Online to the Quit UI
  • Added network connectivity error UI during login
  • Changed Web Browser behavior when using a keyboard/mouse to not allow over scroll and to behave more like a normal browser in terms of scrolling, gamepad behavior is unchanged
  • Fixed a Web Browser bug where links that open in a new tab/popup could initially load very slowly
  • Fixed a bug in the Web Browser where scrolling via any input method would cause the underlying browser implementation to believe the mouse cursor had centered on the screen and would then cause spurious hover/tooltip display in some pages
  • Fixed an issue that could cause overlay notification messages to stop appearing randomly after some period of gameplay time
  • Fixed styles regression with main menu buttons jumping to the right on transitions back from deeper UI
  • Fixed styles regressions transitioning in and out of “New for you” display
  • Fixed styles issue making prices get truncated in the store view at times when a featured game had a long title/description
  • Big Picture store can show Linux support icons

Linux/Mac OS X
  • On OS X 10.9 point to the new Preference location for the Accessibility interface
  • Fixed particle system fuzziness in Big Picture on Linux and OSX to match Windows
  • Updated Steam Client to use the latest version of SDL2
  • Fixed a memory leak during voice communication on Linux
  • Fixed a crash in the Big Picture web browser on Linux
  • Improved Big Picture OpenGL rendering, added support for more complex gradient types, fixed inset shadow renderering and fixed jittering of some effects due to float to int rounding
  • Fixed overlay crash on non-Steam app shutdown on Linux
  • Fixed Steam crash on Linux systems with no USB support
  • Fixed Linux display of game shortcut names for games with non-ASCII letters in the name
  • Fixed some Big Picture crashes playing YouTube video on Linux
  • Improve Steam client support for XFS and large drives on Linux
  • Fixed web browsing while in offline mode to load the proper offline mode page
Aug 28, 2013
Dota 2 Update - August 28th, 2013
Dota 2 - Valve
GAMEPLAY
- Fixed recasting a higher level of Enfeeble only refreshing the existing duration without upgrade the stats
- Fixed Epicenter not slowing attack speed by 10

VISUAL
- Fixed Timbersaw's body blade not rendering properly.
- You will no longer see other player's -commands (like -ping).
- adjusted cloth settings for Witchdoctor and Lion

SPECTATING
- Added experimental Player Perspective Directed mode. Turn on by selecting player perspective and setting dota_spectator_directed_player_perspective to 1.

AUDIO
- Add audio for cheese usage.
- Fix FoW interactions on QoP and AM blink.

MAC/LINUX
- We now do not use Adobe Flash to play videos, but HTML5 video tags. This should fix a crash with Adobe Flash 11.7 on Mac.
- Add support for querying Gnome Settings for proxy settings for embedded webpages.
- Fixed crash-on-startup on Mac that could occur with certain game controllers.

IME
- Fix for Korean IME chat bug where two ENTER presses were required after entering Korean characters.

UI
- Fix for store banners showing up in the TODAY tab when the FIND MATCH button is clicked.

ECONOMY
- Lockless Luckbox: Replaced Lone Druid item 'Skull of Xahryx' (head slot) with 'Form of the Onyx Grove' (true form).
Aug 28, 2013
Steam Client Update Released
Client Update - Valve
A new Steam Client update has been released and will be automatically downloaded. The specific changes are listed below.

Steam
  • Fixed some cases that may have been the cause of non-Steam game shortcuts disappearing
  • Change Steam to not require a restart when going from offline mode to online mode at login time
  • Fixed cases where the client could become stuck in Offline Mode
  • Fixed a bug that prevented login after encountering a network error
  • Library now always shows free games if you own any of its DLC
  • Fixed crash on startup if you ran two steam:// commands quickly
  • Fixed a potential crash shutting down Steam or halting content downloads
  • Improved Steam Client responsiveness when performing network uploads
  • Fixed a bug which caused Workshop and Steam Cloud file uploads to fail
  • Fixed a crash when downloading or updating games
  • Fixed a crash when quitting some multiplayer games
  • Changed Steamworks API calls to fail fatally if Steam.exe has crashed so that the game will fail in a user visible manner (vs some games appearing to run but failing to save progress to Steam Cloud and users later discovering all progress was lost)
  • Fixed loading sound caches for Zombie Panic Source Mod

Big Picture
  • Work around a regression caused by recent versions of GeForce Experience which prevented the guide button from working on X360 controllers
  • Fixed a bug where a X360 controller assigned a player index > 0 by XInput may not be used properly on Windows
  • Decreased texture memory usage and increased performance in some scenarios where parts of the UI are transformed offscreen
  • More aggressive caching of custom font data leading to improved rendering perf in some transitions in/out of text heavy UI on Windows
  • Added new multi-user login and create account UIs
  • Added shutdown UI
  • Added Go Offline / Go Online to the Quit UI
  • Added network connectivity error UI during login
  • Changed Web Browser behavior when using a keyboard/mouse to not allow over scroll and to behave more like a normal browser in terms of scrolling, gamepad behavior is unchanged
  • Fixed a Web Browser bug where links that open in a new tab/popup could initially load very slowly
  • Fixed a bug in the Web Browser where scrolling via any input method would cause the underlying browser implementation to believe the mouse cursor had centered on the screen and would then cause spurious hover/tooltip display in some pages
  • Fixed an issue that could cause overlay notification messages to stop appearing randomly after some period of gameplay time
  • Fixed styles regression with main menu buttons jumping to the right on transitions back from deeper UI
  • Fixed styles regressions transitioning in and out of “New for you” display
  • Fixed styles issue making prices get truncated in the store view at times when a featured game had a long title/description
  • Big Picture store can show Linux support icons

Linux/Mac OS X
  • On OS X 10.9 point to the new Preference location for the Accessibility interface
  • Fixed particle system fuzziness in Big Picture on Linux and OSX to match Windows
  • Updated Steam Client to use the latest version of SDL2
  • Fixed a memory leak during voice communication on Linux
  • Fixed a crash in the Big Picture web browser on Linux
  • Improved Big Picture OpenGL rendering, added support for more complex gradient types, fixed inset shadow renderering and fixed jittering of some effects due to float to int rounding
  • Fixed overlay crash on non-Steam app shutdown on Linux
  • Fixed Steam crash on Linux systems with no USB support
  • Fixed Linux display of game shortcut names for games with non-ASCII letters in the name
  • Fixed some Big Picture crashes playing YouTube video on Linux
  • Improve Steam client support for XFS and large drives on Linux
  • Fixed web browsing while in offline mode to load the proper offline mode page
Aug 28, 2013
Pre-Purchase Now - Foul Play
Foul Play - Valve
Foul Play is Now Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam and is 10% off!*

Play as the demon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals! Electrify the audience with devastating linked attacks as you have a friend join as sidekick Scampwick and use every stage-trick you know to bring the house down! Play out the most spectacular moments of the Baron’s life; improbable beasts, astonishing villainy and, at the heart of it all, the mysterious Foul Play!

Aug 28, 2013
Pre-Load Now - Total War Rome II
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition - Valve
Pre-Load Total War Rome II now and be ready to play when it releases!

Plus, it's the last chance to pre-purchase and receive The Greek States Culture Packand the Greek Hellenic Armor for The Pyro, Egyptian Cheetah, the Barbarian Set for the Demo and now the Laurel Wreath for all the classes. The Laurel Wreath unlocks a special "Romebot" invasion in Team Fortress 2's MVM mode.

The award-winning Total War series returns to Rome, setting a brand new quality benchmark for Strategy gaming. Become the world’s first superpower and command the Ancient world’s most incredible war machine. Dominate your enemies by military, economic and political means. Your ascension will bring both admiration and jealousy, even from your closet allies.

Aug 28, 2013
Daily Deal - Dungeon Siege III, 75% Off
Dungeon Siege III - Valve
Today's Deal: Save 75% on Dungeon Siege III!*


Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time
Aug 28, 2013
Now Available - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Out of the Shadows - Valve
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Out of the Shadows is Now Available on Steam

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows takes you back to how it all began. Be the four Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael in the fight to save New York City from mutants, the Foot and Shredder. With seamless co-op, along with team combo moves and relentless combat, this is the game fans have been waiting for.

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