Jan 7, 2014

Client Update - Valve

A new Steam Client update has been released and will be automatically downloaded. The specific changes are listed below.

General

Introducing Steam Family Options , a new way for parents and families to establish access to the Steam features and content they choose.
Added global setting to allow downloads during gameplay, and change the per-app settings to be global/allow/deny.
Added UI for Family Sharing to specify which accounts may play games on authorized computers
Add disk-activity indicator to downloads page, will light up if updates are slowed because Steam is waiting for the local disk to write data
Simplify application name displayed for Steam executable in Windows firewall and crash dialogs
Fixed a crash that could occur when quitting the Steam Client
Fixed canceled recurring subscriptions to remain valid until expired
Fixed current download rate display when downloads are paused/stopped
Fixed regression with downloading optional DLC while the app is running
Fixed crash in game backup code if a user didn't own a mounted depot
Fixed estimated download-time staying blank in the Downloads page
Fixes for Asian text input in the Steam overlay affecting the input state of the game

Big Picture

Add control of per-game update settings under "Links and More" in the Library
Fixed download progress indicator to correctly start at 0%, not 100%
Fixed smooth scrolling in some panels to not jitter backwards before continuing to correct scroll offset
Fixed Steam Controller bindings left browse column to scroll correctly as focus moves off screen
Most notification toasts should now respond to pressing the guide button or clicking on the notification
Modal dialogs should now close when clicking outside of the dialog
Fix estimated download time remaining string getting cut off

Jan 7, 2014

Now Available on Steam Early Access - Secrets of Rætikon

Secrets of Rætikon - Valve

Secrets of Rætikon is Now Available on Steam Early Access!

Secrets of Rætikon is an atmospheric, open-world, 2D exploration game set in the romantic wilderness of the Alps. Fly through savage mountains, encounter wild animal tribes and discover the secrets of an ancient culture. An inviting world beckons you to become part of the enduring struggle between nature and civilization.

Jan 7, 2014

New DLC Available - Might & Magic: Duel of Champions - World Champion 2013 Pack

Might & Magic: Duel of Champions - Valve

Might & Magic: Duel of Champions - World Champion 2013 Pack, all new content for Might & Magic Duel of Champions is Now Available on Steam!

Have you ever wanted to stand in the shoes of a World Champion? Well make that dream a reality by getting your hands on the Stronghold deck played by Avkall, winner of this year’s Road to Paris World Championship. Can you master such a powerful deck?

Jan 7, 2014

New DLC Available - Saints Row IV - Anime Pack

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - Valve

The Anime Pack, all new content for Saints Row IV is Now Available on Steam!

Finally, the fantasy of Eastern cultural happiness can be yours! Get hair defying the elements of winds! Slice many of the people of bad with Braver Sword! Kaiju-XL makes little of foes with speed and curiosity! Also dress up clothing changes any Street of 3 Holy Man a beholding wonder!

Jan 6, 2014

Valve Reveals First Gen Steam Machines

Press Release - Valve

VALVE REVEALS FIRST GEN STEAM MACHINES

Over One Dozen Designs Announced

January 6, 2014 – Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced over one dozen Steam Machine designs now in production from leading manufacturers and targeted for release in 2014.

The lineup of Steam Machines announced today offers a wide variety of price and performance options made possible by the Steam Machine’s open design, with systems starting as low as $499 and top end systems rivaling today’s bleeding edge gaming PCs.

Every Steam Machine includes an innovative Steam Controller designed for use with a wide variety of game genres, and is powered by the SteamOS, a custom OS built atop Linux.

"The first generation Steam Machines offers something for every gamer, which is a critical part of extending Steam into the living room," said Gabe Newell of Valve. "With over 3,000 games and more than 65 million gamers on Steam, it’s important to offer gamers a variety of Steam Machines that allow them to select what makes the most sense for them."

Announced earlier this year, Steam Machines are new entertainment systems targeted for use in the living room and leveraging Steam, the popular online platform for gaming and software with over 65 million accounts worldwide.

The makers of first generation Steam Machines are:

Alienware
Alternate
CyberPowerPC
Digital Storm
Falcon NW
GigaByte
iBuyPower
Maingear
Materiel.net
Next Spa
Origin PC
Scan
Webhallen
Zotac

For more information, please visit our CES Press sheet and www.steampowered.com.

Jan 6, 2014

Now Available on Steam - Basketball Pro Management 2014

Basketball Pro Management 2014 - Valve

Basketball Pro Management 2014 is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off* to celebrate!

Basketball Pro Management 2014 is the perfect mix between management and simulation. Become the coach of your favorite team and bring it to the top by managing a multitude of parameters each day: (rosters, trainings, finances, staff management, tactics, search for new talent and so on).

*Offer ends January 13th.

Jan 6, 2014

Now Available on Steam - Grimm

Grimm - Valve

Grimm is Now Available on Steam!
The true meaning of the word fear...

Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more! This is American McGee's Grimm, and Happily Ever After ends now!

Experience an incredible adventure built around the world's best-known fairy tales. As Grimm, you will transform the classic tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more of your favorites into darkly twisted Grimm versions of themselves in 23 episodes. Each game episode is centered around one of the world's best-known fairy tales and provides 30 minutes of gameplay. Each episode is a complete, standalone experience and the episodes can be played in any order.

Jan 6, 2014

Now Available on Steam - UFO: Afterlight, 10% off!

UFO: Afterlight - Valve

UFO: Afterlight is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off*!

The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.

The player will gain more details about the activities of intergalactic organisms, called Myrmecols, in the solar system. The scientific research and communication with different factions on the Earth gives him a different perspective on the events of the two previous sequels. In UFO: Afterlight, the players will meet with brand new technologies, unusual environment and enemies both old and unknown.

*Offer ends January 13th at 10AM Pacific