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Galactic Civilizations™ III is Now Available on Steam Early Access!

Galactic Civilizations III is the premier space strategy game. The latest installment of one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock, Galactic Civilizations III challenges players to build an empire that dominates the galaxy through conquest, diplomacy, cultural hegemony, or scientific research.

The stars are yours, if you can balance the demands of expansion, exploration, diplomacy, and all-but-inevitable galactic warfare. Careful strategy, not twitch reflexes, lead to victory in this turn-based strategy epic.

Online multi-player comes to Galactic Civilizations for the first time in Galactic Civilizations III. Conquer the galaxy alongside your friends or battle for supremacy in titanic clashes.

The Falcon & The Unicorn, all new content for Might & Magic X - Legacy is Now Available on Steam!

One day heroes of Ashan… the next day public enemies?! The adventures of Might & Magic X: Legacy concluded with panache, our favorite group of Raiders dreamed only of basking in their newfound glory. Suddenly, the Holy Inquisition wants their heads, accusing them of crimes they didn't commit. Sentenced to rot away 'til death on the prison island of Fort Laegaire, the Raiders must ally wits and skills to unravel a sinister plot targeting the heart of the imperial court.

Discover a completely new chapter of Might & Magic X - Legacy, with an exclusive questline, new enemies, new dungeons and much, much more.

The Secret Of Hildegards is Now Available on Steam!

Abigail Hildegard, daughter of the leader of secret order, once she was told that her father disappeared.

She should go to the family estate, headquarters of the Order, to find out what happened. She finds the family butler there . He was lucky not to suffer in a raid on a house and told Abigail that a secret weapon is kept in the house. And with it help it will be able to rescue her father out of trouble.

Dispolok BR 189 Loco Add-On, all new content for Train Simulator 2014 is Now Available on Steam!

The new-generation high performance BR 189 comes from the stable of successful Euro Sprinter locomotives built by Siemens, and is now available for Train Simulator.

Classified as BR 189 by Deutsche Bahn, the Class is one of only a handful equipped with all four electric systems commonly used in mainland Europe and various light formations, making it capable of running on most of Europes rail network, including across Germany, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Hungary. The Class was originally ordered by DB Cargo and is used primarily on freight operations with a top speed of 87mph (140 km/h).

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate HD is Now Available on Steam!

This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

Gabriel, now known as Dracula has declared war on the Brotherhood, leading to a cataclysmic showdown between Father & Son! Explore Dracula's castle to discover hidden secrets, play with different characters, master 30 different combat moves, magic and secondary weapons.

Once you've completed the adventure try surviving 'Boss Rush' mode - a fight to the death against all the game's bosses. Post your times online and compare against your friends.

Total War™: ROME II Hannibal at the Gates, all new content for Total War™: ROME II is Now Available on Steam!

Dropping you into the Western Mediterranean at the outbreak of the 2nd Punic War, Hannibal at the Gates features a new campaign map focused on the period that brought the ancient-world superpowers of Rome and Carthage to all-out war.

One of the most famous in history, the conflict demonstrated the tactical genius of great rival generals Scipio and Hannibal. Can you recreate their remarkable strategies, or can you do better? How will you change history?

You enter the war as Carthage or Rome, command the noble Hellenic city-state of Syracuse, or, for the first time in ROME II, play an Iberian faction as the Arevaci or the Lusitani.

The Square Enix Publisher Weekend starts today with great deals on Square Enix titles! From now through Monday* pick up titles up to 75% off!

Today's Daily Deal features the Deus Ex: Human Revolution at 75% off!

*All discounts end Monday, March 17th at 10AM Pacific Time.

In celebration of Batman's 75th anniversary, save 75% on the Batman Franchise as part of this week's Weekend Deal*!

*Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time.

Today's Deal: Save 75% on Music Creator 6 Touch!*


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 Saturday at 10AM Pacific Time

Save 50% on Interstellar Marines as part of this week's Weekend Deal*!

Interstellar Marines resurrects the old school tactical FPS, offering a unique blend of co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay. The game has been building features and community in Early Access over the last few months. Set in a believable future, you take on the role as an elite soldier handpicked to join Project IM, a top secret military program being assembled to protect mankind from all dangers outside our solar system.

Interstellar Marines is inspired by Half-Life, System Shock 2 and Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield. Our game is all about evolving the FPS recipe with all the inspirations we've assimilated since the birth of the genre. Our goal is an evolutionary leap forward driven by our compulsive interest in science fiction, role-playing, military realism, and respect for first person immersion.


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Crazy Machines: Golden Gears is Now Available on Steam!
In this "Rube-Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before! Experience dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion!

Including the Level Editor and Community for Crazy Machines Golden Gears!
Are you a creator or do you just want to puzzle?

The level editor allows players to take control and put their minds to work! Build and create puzzles! Make videos, take screenshots and create crazy art to share with the community! Anyone can download your creations, play & rate them! Enjoy spectacular visuals, sharp shaders, textures, and backgrounds as the action unfolds!

• Choose from more than 60 parts/items to build your creation
  
• Use the same tools Vivas level designers use to create Challenge levels
  
• Full Tutorial allows you to master the versatility of Crazy Machines' Level Editor
  
• Build real puzzles or self-solving chain reactions
  
• Cross Platform play allows you to share puzzles across various platforms.
  
• Earn Golden Gears for building and uploading puzzles, which can be used to unlock more Challenge Levels
  
• Sort and choose community puzzles by date, rating, popularity or alphabetical
  
• Endless amount of content from a growing community
  

RefleX is Now Available on Steam!
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever: The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shmup / shooting game communities, both in Japan and overseas.

Story
Many years have passed since the ALLTYNEX incident and humanitys resettlement of the Earth. The worlds nations have joined to form a unified economy and a global militaristic government. However, in opposition to the worldwide mass oppression, a resistance organization arose: Valkyness.
The decades long conflict between the Global Unified Army and Valkyness is suddenly interrupted when an alien force arrives seeking vengeance on humanity for atrocities inflicted upon their people.
Earth's war against the Raiwat leads to a surprising ending that reduces almost the entire planet to scorched earth, brings mankind to the verge of extinction and sows the seeds of the events to follow in KAMUI.

Features

• 8 stages of action and massive boss battles!
  
• Use the reflective shield system mechanic for perfect defense or to powerfully reflect enemy attacks!
  
• Carefully crafted dramatic developments to match the in-game story progress!
  
• Take on a diverse roster of enemies: from the Global Unified Army forces to the Raiwat invaders and their apocalyptic living devices!
  
• Features Arcade, Training and unlockable Soundtrack mode!
  
• Steam Trading Cards

Coming to Steam soon:
The other two installments to The Tale of ALLTYNEX trilogy, KAMUI and ALLTYNEX Second!

Modder 'epic' on Steam found a way to put everything from the Blizzard universe into one game that is not a MOBA, like Blizzard's own all-star game, Heroes of the Storm. As you can see in the pictures below, the nations of Civilization V got completely changed into Diablo, Starcraft and Warcraft factions.Read more...

Between Escape Goat 2 and Goat Simulator, wow: Goats, so hot right now.

Remember that launch trailer for Dead Island from a few years back that caught so much attention? Well, prepare to never view it the same way again. Coffee Stain Studio's game is the "latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU." The dev isn't lying: If you're going to run Goat Simulator just be sure you've got plenty of ram.

For more on Goat Simulator, including why all animals are in fact goats, check out our in-depth GDC interview with Coffee Stain's Armin Ibrasagic. The game hits Steam on April 1*.

*Of course it does. [Image: Coffee Stain Studios]

South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ is Now Available on Steam worldwide!

From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Parks savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.

For a thousand years, the battle has been waged. The sole reason humans and elves are locked in a neverending war: The Stick of Truth. But the tides of war are soon to change as word of a new kid spreads throughout the land, his coming fortold by the stars. As the moving vans of prophecy drive away, your adventure begins.

Arm yourself with weapons of legend to defeat underpants gnomes, hippies and other forces of evil. Discover the lost Stick of Truth and earn your place at the side of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as their new friend. Succeed, and you shall be South Parks savior, cementing your social status in South Park Elementary. Fail, and you will forever be known… as a loser.

Calibre 10 Racing Series is Now Available on Steam Early Access!
Present day takes place at an undisclosed time in the near future. A major catastrophe has disrupted the global economy to the point where there is only one televised sporting event left in the world, The C10 Racing Series. 

C10 Racing Series is the largest and most popular event in the world sponsored by the worlds mega corporations. Stock prices are determined by the outcome of races for these sponsors. Driver and Shooters are well paid heros for billions of viewers around the world. The spectacle of the races are legendary and take place at locations all around the globe.

• 4 Teams of 2. One Driver and One Shooter. Each Team battling it out to be the first to cross the finish line.
  
  
• Drivers go flat-out pushing horsepower limits behind the wheel of high-concept super cars in an all out blitz over tarmac and dirt. Shooters push firepower limits in high-tech military grade turrets, covering their driver, taking out opposing vehicles and turrets, jockeying for the most advantages turret positions around the track.
  
  
• Team-work, intensity, vehicle countermeasures like flares and chaff to fend off incoming fire from opposing team turrets, a steady aim and on-track power-ups that provide an upgradeable edge for Shooter weaponry are needed to capture the checkered flag and championship glory.
  


It's been five years since Half-Minute Hero first came to North America, and now it looks like we're finally getting the sequel, too.Read more...

Enemy Mind is Now Available on Steam Early Access!
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.

Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.

Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind?

• 8 levels and 70 waves of challenge
  
• Side-scrolling space shooter for PC
  
• Classic 8-bit art-style
  
• 20+ different ships, each with their own unique power and ability
  
• Adaptive story system that changes with your individual play style
  
• Multi-player co-op supports up to four players at once
  
• Original Chiptune-inspired soundtrack by Rainbow Kitten
  

Check out our website: http://enemymindgame.com/
Listen to the full soundtrack on our Bandcamp Page!
This old-school arcade shmup is brought to you by Schell Games, an independent game studio based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Paper Dungeons is Now Available on Steam Early Access!
Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game mixing tactics and roguelike, boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you are up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board game with dice and tokens.

You can destroy walls and auto-heal as you uncover new dungeon tiles, with 3 different and original gameplays: ADVENTURE, PUZZLE and ROGUE.


The game is already complete and provides many hours of gameplay. We keep improving it with the valuable feedbacks of our early players, adding new features and game adjustements at each release. However we want to push our game concept much further and implement 3 MULTIPLAYER MODES!

Today's Deal: Save 33% on Spacebase DF-9!*


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Square Enix's next entry in the Legacy of Kain universe, Nosgoth, is now available in alpha form on Steam Early Access. The competitive online multiplayer game pits humans against vampires for the entry price of $20, though Square Enix is offering "founders' packs" that range from $35 to $150, each 10 percent off until April 2. Each pack grants players in-game bonuses such as war chests, weapons and character boosts.

The game entered closed beta in late February, and developer Psyonix noted that Early Access buyers are gaining entry to the closed test phase. It recommended players on the fence to "wait for Open Beta and play Nosgoth for free" when it reaches Steam's free-to-play section. Once in open beta, the Early Access founders' packs won't be available for purchase, but the content will be valid for previous buyers.

This isn't the first time a publisher opted for a low-risk Early Access release on Steam. Kasedo Games brought Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar to Early Access in February and Ubisoft launched alpha versions of Might and Magic X: Legacy in August 2013 and The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot in November. [Image: Square Enix]

Nosgoth is Now Available on Steam Early Access in North America and Europe!

Hundreds of years of conflict and hatred, each race pitted against the other. This is the war for Nosgoth, a war for supremacy and for survival. Join the war between Vampires and Humans using each races unique fighting style to conquer and crush the opposition.

Explodemon is Now Available on Steam and is 20% off to celebrate!

Explodemon combines the retro style of 16-bit platform games and Japanese action titles with the upgradable skills, hidden collectables and clever puzzles from more modern titles. Players use Explodemon's self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles.

With twelve huge levels, full keyboard and controller support, upgradable skills and a full set of achievements and collectables to discover, Explodemon captures the essence and nostalgic feel instantly recognisable from SNES-era platformers with the depth and variety of more recent indie platform titles.

MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio 2014 is Now Available on Steam and is 20% off!*

Call the band, it's time to rock! Samplitude Music Studio 2014 offers everything you need for professional music production whether you're at home, in the rehearsal room or in the studio. Start it up and let loose! Bring your music to the next level with multitrack recording, precise audio editing, authentic instruments, a virtual mixing console and a wide range of powerful effect plug-ins to enhance your mix.

*Offer ends April 1st at 10am Pacific.

4 new DLCs for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 are Now Available on Steam!

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Revelations DLC
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Armored Dracula Costume
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Dark Dracula Costume
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Relic Rune Pack

Rocksmith 2014 Matchbox Twenty Song Pack, all new content for Rocksmith 2014 is Now Available on Steam!

Play "3AM", "Push", How Far Weve Come, Shes So Mean and "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty on any electric guitar or bass. Each song includes a new authentic tone.

Capo required for one or more arrangements.

Call of Duty: Ghosts - Gold Edition is Now Available on Steam!

Call of Duty: Ghosts Gold Edition, includes the full game download for Call of Duty: Ghosts as well as Onslaught, the first DLC pack for Ghosts. Onslaught features four new multiplayer maps, The Maverick, an all new dual-purpose Assault Rifle/Sniper Rifle and Extinction Episode 1: Nightfall, the first of a four part episodic series. As an added bonus, you also get The Wolf, a character skin that transforms your multiplayer Guard Dog killstreak into a Wolf. All for one great low price.

Save 75% on Crusader Kings II during this week's Midweek Madness*!

Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...

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Save 75% on Shadow Warrior during this week's Midweek Madness*!

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Combine the brute force of overwhelming firepower with the elegant precision of a katana to annihilate the merciless armies of the shadow realm in an exhilarating and visually stunning transformation of the classic first-person shooter.

*Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time

Ether One is Now Available on Steam and is 15% off!*

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind.

There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patients history in order to help the validation of their life.

*Offer ends April 1st at 10 AM Pacific.