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Wargame: European Escalation Update Released
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 02:51 PM PDT.jpg)
NATO
- AMX32 is now equipped with [Normal] stabilizer.
- Leopard 2A4 is now equipped with [Exceptional] Stabilizer and Accuracy of Main gun set to "10".
- Apache now cost 165 (down from 175).
- Hellfire missile has now "AP POWER" set to "13" (up from 12).
- Number of deployable VTS1 is now set to 12 (down from 20).
- VTS-1 Main gun reloading time is increased by X seconds (simulation of the time required for the gun to be lowered into the axis of the autoloader).
PACT
- Change MCLOS to SACLOS for Fleyta missiles.
- Fixed the Ataka missiles payload of the Havoc (16 instead 8).
- Havoc missiles change from 9M120M to 9M120 (slight loss of range).
- Reload time decreased by 20s for the RM-70 to properly simulate the fast reload barrel system.
- MLRS SMERCH & Buratino reloading time is increased by 30s.
- Number of deployable BMP-685 is now set to 12 (down from 16).
- Number of deployable BTR-70 Zhalo is now set to 8 (down from 12).
- Number of deployable Strzelcy Konni is now set to 24 (down from 40).
- Number of deployable Motorstrelci is now set to 24 (down from 40).
- AMX32 is now equipped with [Normal] stabilizer.
- Leopard 2A4 is now equipped with [Exceptional] Stabilizer and Accuracy of Main gun set to "10".
- Apache now cost 165 (down from 175).
- Hellfire missile has now "AP POWER" set to "13" (up from 12).
- Number of deployable VTS1 is now set to 12 (down from 20).
- VTS-1 Main gun reloading time is increased by X seconds (simulation of the time required for the gun to be lowered into the axis of the autoloader).
PACT
- Change MCLOS to SACLOS for Fleyta missiles.
- Fixed the Ataka missiles payload of the Havoc (16 instead 8).
- Havoc missiles change from 9M120M to 9M120 (slight loss of range).
- Reload time decreased by 20s for the RM-70 to properly simulate the fast reload barrel system.
- MLRS SMERCH & Buratino reloading time is increased by 30s.
- Number of deployable BMP-685 is now set to 12 (down from 16).
- Number of deployable BTR-70 Zhalo is now set to 8 (down from 12).
- Number of deployable Strzelcy Konni is now set to 24 (down from 40).
- Number of deployable Motorstrelci is now set to 24 (down from 40).
Bunch of Heroes Update Released
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 12:57 PM PDT
Hi everybody!
After spending some much needed time tracking all issues reported, we found a very plausible cause for the white screen on launch along with some performance issues and other minor bugs we could fix. Hopefully you won�t be experiencing any problems launching the game from now on.
We would like to thank everybody who took their time helping us improve the game with their reports and comments on the forums and send a special thanks to "jsmucha" for his thorough report about bugged achievements.
[CHANGELOG 3/29/2012]
- Fixed multithreaded loading issues. This was the main cause for the white screen when launching the game many users reported.
- Fixed default resolution issue where the game would take Windows reported resolution instead of the real desktop resolution resulting in some impossible to render scenarios.
- Fixed FPS drops under certain circumstances.
- Fixed several achievements reported by the community.
- Fixed bullets not colliding while on a multiplayer game.
- Fixed map objects colliding after dying.
- Added security measures to game scripts.
- IMPROVED OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Once again thanks again to everyone for helping out!
After spending some much needed time tracking all issues reported, we found a very plausible cause for the white screen on launch along with some performance issues and other minor bugs we could fix. Hopefully you won�t be experiencing any problems launching the game from now on.
We would like to thank everybody who took their time helping us improve the game with their reports and comments on the forums and send a special thanks to "jsmucha" for his thorough report about bugged achievements.
[CHANGELOG 3/29/2012]
- Fixed multithreaded loading issues. This was the main cause for the white screen when launching the game many users reported.
- Fixed default resolution issue where the game would take Windows reported resolution instead of the real desktop resolution resulting in some impossible to render scenarios.
- Fixed FPS drops under certain circumstances.
- Fixed several achievements reported by the community.
- Fixed bullets not colliding while on a multiplayer game.
- Fixed map objects colliding after dying.
- Added security measures to game scripts.
- IMPROVED OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Once again thanks again to everyone for helping out!
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 11:58 AM PDT
3SwitcheD is Now Available on Steam!
Six totally different Game-Modes with exclusive challenges with highscores await you in this classic puzzle game with a 3D twist. Plus, save 25% off until April 6th 10am Pacific Time.
Six totally different Game-Modes with exclusive challenges with highscores await you in this classic puzzle game with a 3D twist. Plus, save 25% off until April 6th 10am Pacific Time.
Frozen Synapse Update Released
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 11:24 AM PDT
Changelog
• Reverted to the original ending
• Reverted to the original ending
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 11:03 AM PDT
Updates to Left 4 Dead 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
- Next Mutation: Versus Survival
- Next Mutation: Versus Survival
New DLC Available - Tropico 4: Modern Times
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:35 AM PDT
Tropico 4: Modern Times is Now Available on Steam and includes new buildings, edicts and an entirely new single player campaign for Tropico 4.
The times are changing and the island nation of Tropico is evolving. The Internet, a New World Order, terrorists, global financial markets and space exploration are on the rise and pose new challenges to El Presidente and his regime.
Old buildings and structures are becoming obsolete and need to be upgraded or even replaced by their modern counterparts. Cars and transportation need modernization to meet the needs of a changing economy; and now El Presidente can even send people to the International Space Station! El Presidente and his ministers must now join the war against terror and control Internet regulation and freedom of speech on Tropico.
The times are changing and the island nation of Tropico is evolving. The Internet, a New World Order, terrorists, global financial markets and space exploration are on the rise and pose new challenges to El Presidente and his regime.
Old buildings and structures are becoming obsolete and need to be upgraded or even replaced by their modern counterparts. Cars and transportation need modernization to meet the needs of a changing economy; and now El Presidente can even send people to the International Space Station! El Presidente and his ministers must now join the war against terror and control Internet regulation and freedom of speech on Tropico.
Daily Deal - Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness Combo Pack, 75% off!
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:10 AM PDT
Today�s Deal: Save 75% off Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness Combo Pack!
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!
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!
Now Available - Rayman Origins
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:05 AM PDT
Rayman Origins is Now Available on Steam!
Experience the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans!
When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by “nefurrious” Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn’t quite all there. To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world’s most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade, or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream.
Experience the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans!
When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by “nefurrious” Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn’t quite all there. To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world’s most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade, or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Update Released
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:03 AM PDT
UPDATE 1.5 (all platforms unless noted)
NEW FEATURES
- New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells
- New kill moves and animations for melee weapons
- Shadows on grass available (PC)
- Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value
- Improved visual transition when going underwater
- Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes
BUG FIXES
- General crash fixes and memory optimizations
- Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
- In “A Cornered Rat,” the death of certain NPCs no longer blocks progression
- Fixed issue where Farkas would not give Companion’s quests properly
- Fixed crash when loading saves that rely on data that is no longer being loaded
- Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
- Fixed issue with weapon racks not working properly in Proudspire Manor
- Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
- Fixed issue where “Rescue Mission” was preventing “Taking Care of Business” from starting properly
- Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
- Fixed issue in “Diplomatic Immunity” where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
- In “Hard Answers,” picking up the dwarven museum key after completing the quest, no longer restarts the quest
- Killing Viola before or after “Blood on the Ice” no longer blocks progression
- Fixed issue where Calixto would fail to die properly in “Blood on the Ice”
- In “Waking Nightmare” fixed occasional issue where Erandur would stop pathing properly
- Fixed issue where letters and notes with random encounters would appear blank
- Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
- Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
- Fixed issue where if player manually mined ore in Cidhna Mine, jail time would not be served
- Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
- Fixed issue where the Headsman’s Axe did not gain proper buff from Barbarian perk
- In “A Night to Remember” it is no longer possible to kill Ysolda, Ennis or Senna before starting the quest
- Fixed issue with the ebony dagger having a weapon speed that was too slow
- Fixed issue with “The Wolf Queen Awakened” where backing out of a conversation with Styrr too soon would block progress
- The third level of the Limbsplitter perk now properly improves all battle axes
- Fixed a rare issue where Sanguine Rose would not work properly
- In “Tending the Flames” King Olaf’s Verse will no longer disappear from explosions
NEW FEATURES
- New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells
- New kill moves and animations for melee weapons
- Shadows on grass available (PC)
- Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value
- Improved visual transition when going underwater
- Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes
BUG FIXES
- General crash fixes and memory optimizations
- Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
- In “A Cornered Rat,” the death of certain NPCs no longer blocks progression
- Fixed issue where Farkas would not give Companion’s quests properly
- Fixed crash when loading saves that rely on data that is no longer being loaded
- Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
- Fixed issue with weapon racks not working properly in Proudspire Manor
- Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
- Fixed issue where “Rescue Mission” was preventing “Taking Care of Business” from starting properly
- Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
- Fixed issue in “Diplomatic Immunity” where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
- In “Hard Answers,” picking up the dwarven museum key after completing the quest, no longer restarts the quest
- Killing Viola before or after “Blood on the Ice” no longer blocks progression
- Fixed issue where Calixto would fail to die properly in “Blood on the Ice”
- In “Waking Nightmare” fixed occasional issue where Erandur would stop pathing properly
- Fixed issue where letters and notes with random encounters would appear blank
- Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
- Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
- Fixed issue where if player manually mined ore in Cidhna Mine, jail time would not be served
- Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
- Fixed issue where the Headsman’s Axe did not gain proper buff from Barbarian perk
- In “A Night to Remember” it is no longer possible to kill Ysolda, Ennis or Senna before starting the quest
- Fixed issue with the ebony dagger having a weapon speed that was too slow
- Fixed issue with “The Wolf Queen Awakened” where backing out of a conversation with Styrr too soon would block progress
- The third level of the Limbsplitter perk now properly improves all battle axes
- Fixed a rare issue where Sanguine Rose would not work properly
- In “Tending the Flames” King Olaf’s Verse will no longer disappear from explosions
Weekend Deal - Gotham City Imposters 50% off!
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:00 AM PDT
This weekend only, save 50% on Gotham City Imposters and all DLC!
Hatched from the twisted minds at Monolith Productions, Gotham City Impostors is a download-only multiplayer FPS that pits violent vigilantes dressed up like Batman against craven criminals dressed up like the Joker in open warfare on the streets of Gotham City.
Hatched from the twisted minds at Monolith Productions, Gotham City Impostors is a download-only multiplayer FPS that pits violent vigilantes dressed up like Batman against craven criminals dressed up like the Joker in open warfare on the streets of Gotham City.
Now Available - Assassin�s Creed Revelations - Gold Edition
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 09:04 AM PDT
Assassin�s Creed Revelations - Gold Edition is Now Available on Steam!
The Gold Edition includes, Assassin�s Creed Revelations and all 3 DLCs! Plus, the Gold Edition is the same price as Assassin�s Creed Revelations when you pick it up before April 20th.
The Gold Edition includes, Assassin�s Creed Revelations and all 3 DLCs! Plus, the Gold Edition is the same price as Assassin�s Creed Revelations when you pick it up before April 20th.
Weekend Deal - Trine 2, 50% off!
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 09:01 AM PDT
This weekend only, save 50% on Trine 2 and 80% off the original Trine!
Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…
Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…
Now Available - Midnight Mysteries 4
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 04:49 PM PDT
Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini is now available on Steam!
Harry Houdini knew he wouldn’t escape death forever. When he promised his wife that he would try to reach her from the afterlife, it was seen as the ultimate stunt But after years of séances, Bess was never able to reach Harry in this life or the next, and her spirit has come to you in a final plea to reunite her with her partner! Consult famous friends like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and rival Thurston the magician, while you solve puzzles and track Houdini’s ties to a super secret society.
Additionally, Midnight Mysteries 2 and Midnight Mysteries 3 are also now available on Steam!
Harry Houdini knew he wouldn’t escape death forever. When he promised his wife that he would try to reach her from the afterlife, it was seen as the ultimate stunt But after years of séances, Bess was never able to reach Harry in this life or the next, and her spirit has come to you in a final plea to reunite her with her partner! Consult famous friends like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and rival Thurston the magician, while you solve puzzles and track Houdini’s ties to a super secret society.
Additionally, Midnight Mysteries 2 and Midnight Mysteries 3 are also now available on Steam!
Dota 2 Update - March 28, 2012
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 04:30 PM PDT
GAMEPLAY
- Added Lone Druid!
- Fixed small bug in the timing of sequential attacks.
- Lifestealer: Fixed being unable to Infest Mud Golems.
- Weaver: Fixed Time Lapse interaction with Aegis.
- Ancient Apparition: Fixed a bug where Ice Blast could get stuck on the map.
- Enabled Lycan in Captain�s Mode
UI
- The top bar game timer no longer is reset when a game ends.
- Heroes in top bar now draw grayscale when dead.
- The buyback cooldown time now appears in the gold tooltip.
- The buyback cooldown now appears in the form minutes:seconds.
VISUALS
- Added a buff/debuff effect for Razor�s Static Link.
- Added effect for fountain heal.
- Fixed heroes drawing parts of their models in portraits when sheeped, hexxed, etc.
- Updated the effects for Shadow Demon�s Shadow Poison.
- Decreased darkness of fogged areas
BOTS
- Fixed bots being too aggressive about destroying enemy items.
- Fixed bug where bots would pick up items like Rapier or Aegis without giving humans a chance at them.
- After all humans have picked heroes, the remaining bots will now immediately pick their heroes.
- Fixed bug where bots would try to farm the same neutral camp that a human was farming.
- Added support for bots buying and placing Observer Wards:
. The more of a support a hero is, the more likely they are to buy wards.
. If they have a human teammate, they will not purchase enough wards to fully deplete the store.
. They will ward the runes, their jungle, and sometimes the enemy jungle (depending on how pushed the lanes are).
. They won�t go to locations to place wards if they think it�s too dangerous.
- Fixed bug that would sometimes prevent bots from defending their top/bottom lanes when the tier 3 towers/racks are gone.
- Fixed bug where if the incoming threat was small, no one would ever be a selected to defend (typically resulting in no defensive response to creeps).
- Added Lone Druid!
- Fixed small bug in the timing of sequential attacks.
- Lifestealer: Fixed being unable to Infest Mud Golems.
- Weaver: Fixed Time Lapse interaction with Aegis.
- Ancient Apparition: Fixed a bug where Ice Blast could get stuck on the map.
- Enabled Lycan in Captain�s Mode
UI
- The top bar game timer no longer is reset when a game ends.
- Heroes in top bar now draw grayscale when dead.
- The buyback cooldown time now appears in the gold tooltip.
- The buyback cooldown now appears in the form minutes:seconds.
VISUALS
- Added a buff/debuff effect for Razor�s Static Link.
- Added effect for fountain heal.
- Fixed heroes drawing parts of their models in portraits when sheeped, hexxed, etc.
- Updated the effects for Shadow Demon�s Shadow Poison.
- Decreased darkness of fogged areas
BOTS
- Fixed bots being too aggressive about destroying enemy items.
- Fixed bug where bots would pick up items like Rapier or Aegis without giving humans a chance at them.
- After all humans have picked heroes, the remaining bots will now immediately pick their heroes.
- Fixed bug where bots would try to farm the same neutral camp that a human was farming.
- Added support for bots buying and placing Observer Wards:
. The more of a support a hero is, the more likely they are to buy wards.
. If they have a human teammate, they will not purchase enough wards to fully deplete the store.
. They will ward the runes, their jungle, and sometimes the enemy jungle (depending on how pushed the lanes are).
. They won�t go to locations to place wards if they think it�s too dangerous.
- Fixed bug that would sometimes prevent bots from defending their top/bottom lanes when the tier 3 towers/racks are gone.
- Fixed bug where if the incoming threat was small, no one would ever be a selected to defend (typically resulting in no defensive response to creeps).
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 02:57 PM PDT
Clones Version 1.32 Released
- Includes German, Russian, and Polish languages available from the Options Menu
- News popup displaying Clones events and new user generated map packs
- "More Levels" button on Extras menu to allow in-game download of UGC
- Notification of new multiplayer servers via system chat message, can be disabled in the Options Menu
- Bug fix for cloning chamber tank graphic on level reload
- Includes German, Russian, and Polish languages available from the Options Menu
- News popup displaying Clones events and new user generated map packs
- "More Levels" button on Extras menu to allow in-game download of UGC
- Notification of new multiplayer servers via system chat message, can be disabled in the Options Menu
- Bug fix for cloning chamber tank graphic on level reload
