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Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Fixed IP bans not applying to RCON access
  

Team Fortress 2

• Added The Cozy Camper
  
• Added a new TF2 sub-forum: Competitive Team Play and League discussion
  
• Fixed Solider buffs and rage meters not always being reset
  
• Updated The Black Rose so it can be gift wrapped
  
• Updated The Phlogistinator:
  • Fixed a bug where Mmmph-crit flames could cause Mmmph to build fast enough to allow it to be infinitely chained
    
  • Direct damage reduced by 10%. Afterburn damage is unchanged
    
  • Defense buff time during taunt lowered from 12 seconds to 10 seconds
• Updated arena_nucleus
  • Fixed z-fighting bug on lower platform
• Community Requests
  • Added player_carryobject and player_dropobject game events
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Yesterday is now available for pre-purchase on Steam! Pre-Purchase and receive a copy of The Next Big Thing to play now! Already own it? Give the extra copy to a friend!

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

In New York City, beggars are disappearing one after another, only to be found burnt alive. Meanwhile, a Y-shaped scar forms in the palm of the hands of seemingly unrelated people. With the police and the media giving little attention to these events, Henry White, a young and rich heir dedicated to a charitable organization, and his friend Cooper, are the first to investigate these disappearances.

- Fixed units getting stuck in terrain.
- Fixed escape not closing in-game chat like it used to.
- Fixed sound not muting when Dota 2 loses focus.
- Fixed bug with copying text from another app into Dota 2.
- Fixed minimap to no longer display explored/unexplored.
- Fixed Shadow Demon always being available in Single Draft.
- Fixed Demonic Purge not removing Insatiable Hunger.
- Fixed Shadow Demon applying an additional Shadow Poison attack from Disruption.
- Fixed Shadow Poison visual effect giving vision of invisible units.
- Fixed Disruption illusions not attacking their target by default.
- Fixed Shadow Poison hitting Roshan/Ancients.
- Fixed Unstable Current damage values.
- Fixed Headshot proc damage.

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Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage. Engineer production chains such as Robot Factories, Oil Refineries, and Diamond Mines, and trade with a variety of goods and commodities.

Tribute Games, an indies studio made up of former Ubisoft and Eidos veterans, delighted everyone with its first release, Wizorb. It's been available on Xbox Live Indie Games and PC for a while now, but today you can download Wizorb on Steam.

Both Windows and Mac gamers can pick up Wizorb for 10% off until March 21 -- from then on, it'll be priced regularly at $2.99.

Check out the adventures of the highly funky aliens, ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, which are Now Available on Steam!

GAMEPLAY
- Added Shadow Demon!
- Updated Dota 2 to 6.74 parity (Tournament mode will be updated to this next week)
- Fixed Dust of Appearance not affecting magic immune heroes.
- Added support for Shared Unit Control.
- Added support for Disable Help.
- Fixed illusion kill crediting.
- Bane: Fixed Nightmare being able to affect magic immune units.
- Bounty Hunter: Fixed Jinada proccing on friendly units and towers.
- Broodmother: Fixed Insatiable Hunger not being purgable.
- Broodmother: Fixed Incapacitating Bite missing a little bit of bonus damage (2/4/6/8)
- Pudge: Fixed being unable to hook Nightmared targets.
- Silencer: Fixed not gaining int with Last Word when a hero dies to Tornado.
- Warlock: Fixed being unable to force staff your Golem.
- Fixed Dark Troll Warlord's ensanre not revealing invisible units that are trapped in it.
- Fixed a case where using a courier to "Grab All" from the stash would fail to move all items.

UI
- Added copy + paste support.
- Fixed Flying Courier recipe not having a small stock cooldown (to prevent accidental multiple buys)
- Item Auras now show buff icon on the carrier (Basilius, Aquila).
- Fixed a case where an order to sell an item arrived soon after the item was used in a combine and resulted in the item being sold as well as combined.
- Matchmaking, Coop and lobbies without bots now get server priority over single player bot lobbies.

AUDIO
- Fixed various sounds ignoring FoW.

VISUALS
- Adjusted Venomancer injured animation.
- Added gold on treasure chest.

BOTS
- Added a difficulty level setting for coop bot matchmaking
- Made bots increasingly bad at last-hitting as you lower difficulty level.
- Fixed bug where bots wouldn't command non-illusion minions (ie. Necro guys).
- Bots that take damage from a nearby invisible hero (Radiance, Ion Shell) will now detect the hero as being nearby.
- Bots now have a moderate aversion to Radiance damage.
- Bots will now pick up Aegis/Cheese/Rapier even if human allies are nearby, after 3 seconds of the human not picking it up.
- Significantly increased the avoidance of the enemy fountain, should help to prevent fountain-diving.
- On Easy, bots won't focus on breaking channels with stuns.
- On Easy, bots won't try to dodge projectiles.
- On Easy, the bots will never push with more than 3 heroes.
- On Medium, the bots will never push with more than 4 heroes.
- Bots will no longer try to stun to break Windrunner chanelling Power Shot.
- Bots now know to try to avoid EMP, Dark Seer's wall, and Chronosphere.
- Added a bit of randomness to the Team Roam group-up location so they don't all hump each other.
- Fixed bug that was causing bots to not consider invulnerable towers as potential TP targets.
- Adjusted how we calculate "too dangerous to TP into", so bots should be less suicidal when TPing in to defend.
- When bots really would like to defend a tower but are lacking the ability to TP there, we greatly increase the "consider going to the side shop to buy a TP" distance.
- Fixed bug where bots would path to the wrong location when farming a neutral camp.

A Steam client update is now available. To apply the update, click the Steam menu inside of Steam and then select "Check for Steam Client Updates...". The specific changes include:


Additions:
- Display certificate status when viewing secure web content (thanks to Paul Mutton).
- Updated web engine to newer version of Chromium Embedded Framework.
- Added ability to set homepage for overlay web browser via settings dialog.
- Added support for "about:blank" for the Overlay Web Browser home page.
- Added filter for friends list.
- Added session playtime and total playtime to the overlay.
- Improved product key activation process in case CD-key was previously registered.

Fixes:
- Addressed file upload errors related to uploading mods via Skyrim's Creation kit.
- Fixed game properties dialog cutting off tabs for some games.
- Fixed hardware survey not prompting for new Steam installs.
- Limit tooltip height for workshop files.
- Fixed regression showing tooltips/hover state when the mouse is over a Steam window but occluded by another applications window.
- Fixed regression disabling font smoothing in web views in prior beta update.
- Fixed client hang when launching games or starting/pausing game downloads.
- Fixed cases where "Error 16" would be displayed when downloading some Skyrim Workshop files
- Enabled limited html5 video and audio support in the web control.
- Fixed tooltips on Web pages sometimes displaying incorrectly.
- Fixed jumps when scrolling using arrow keys in the web control.
- Fixed crash when using cut and paste in the web control after changing the logged in user

Wizorb is Now Available on Steam and 10% off.*

The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus, a wizard versed in a secret magic art called Wizorb! Explore many strange places from the derelict monster infested town of Clover to Gorudo Castle atop Cauldron Peak. Danger lurks around every corner so you'll need to keep your wits about you and have quick reflexes in order to survive.

*Offers ends Wednesday, March 21st at 10AM PST.

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Save 75% on Orcs Must Die! during this week's Midweek Madness!

As a powerful War Mage with dozens of deadly weapons, spells, and traps at your fingertips, defend twenty-four fortresses from a rampaging mob of beastly enemies, including ogres, hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs!

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Cole Phelps is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core.

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- Fix for crashes on some Intel chipsets

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Critical Fixes:
+ Fixed a multiplayer combat desync that could occur in games
involving more than two players.
+ Fixed a crash related to unlocking salvage projects.
+ Fixed a pirate combat crash.

Other Fixes:
+ Stimulus sliders now default to zero when starting a new game.
+ Ships can no longer be dragged in and out of defense fleets in the
repair widget.
+ Fixed an issue where too many battle riders were being added to
defense platforms.

- All Crates and environment objects can be interacted with a single click.

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Reload your shotgun, sharpen your sword and rev that chainsaw; Deadhill town is teeming with zombies, and its your job to put em down! The fate of humanity rests in the hands of four unlikely heroes: Jack, the gamer; Rachel, the girl; Brian, the geek; and Luxo, the alien. Go it alone, or enlist the services of up to three like-minded chums to survive the zombie apocalypse.

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Critical Fixes:
+ Fixed crashes from indy demands when they do not have a value to select.
+ Fixed a possible crash with pirate-related combat.
+ Fixed a Hiver pathing crash related to retreating.
+ Fixed a plague-related crash.
+ Fixed an emitter-related crash in combat.
+ Fixed all strategic turn-related multiplayer sync issues.

Other Fixes:
+ Fixed Scansats and Dronesats not appearing in defense manager widget.
+ Added Battlerider Sats to defense manager.
+ Fixed biome colonizers from hurting biosphere when terraforming.
+ Fixed independents with "RandomOrbital" as their homeworld names.
+ Indy factions now only get one faction type per star system per game.
+ Zuul are no longer able to initiate trade treaties with other factions.
+ Fixed a miscalculation with the tax rate slider.
+ Enabled Diplomacy Interactions on Independent Races you have
completed a study on.
+ Made Survey Button in Independent Study Complete Dialog more clear.
+ Tribute stations now unlock the trade view for Zuul.
+ Star systems now show an effect where recent combats have occurred.
+ Building a science station at an independent world now unlocks a
special research project.
+ Players may no longer repair using enemy systems.
+ Fixed an edge case for when stimulus rolls tried to use data about a
player's homeworld that did not exist.
+ Alien habitation modules now increase RDP.
+ Indy players who lose their colonies are now eliminated from the game.
+ Studied asteroid monitors are now moved into the defense fleet of
the star system/player and will properly function in combat.
+ Modules now yield repair point bonuses.
+ Fixed some defence platforms not being recognized or added to the
defense widget.
+ Fixed known combat zone reassignment issues.
+ Addressed fleet reassignment and naval support capacity issues.
+ Fixed localization names for interceptor missiles.
+ Fixed some overlap/string cutoff issues in UI.
+ Fixed various UI issues in the diplomacy screen.
+ Splinter factions now display the correct avatars.
+ Fixed an issue where splinter factions and easter eggs could show up
as diplomatic entities.
+ Fixed an issue preventing engagement of Hiver gates.
+ Players are now awarded bounties for destroying pirate ships.
+ Neutral indy factions no longer prevent colonization.
+ Friendly Asteroid Monitors now appear in the defense manager.
+ Fixed an issues where the news events were not displaying correctly
for the current turn.
+ Fixed the Line Abreast formation in the fleet manager.
+ Fixed some known turret arc issues.
+ Fixed known issue where heavy turrets on Zuul Armada section not
tracking or firing.

Known Issues:
- A network sync error may occur with combat rounds involving 3 or more players.

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#trine Frozenbyte, the makers of Trine 2, informed the site XBLA Fans at GDC that the game will be getting six new stages plus other content in downloadable content to arrive this summer. More »

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#robotavengeance This is a real-time motion test for ROBOTA: Vengeance, run on the Unity Engine. At first it looks really good. Then you realize that it's slated to be released on iOS and Android. Suddenly it looks holy shit good. More »

New Map:
- 25th Floor: This new map lets you fight Impostors in an increasingly dilapidated skyscraper, towering over Gotham City. Afraid of heights? You can run inside defunct offices of the Gotham Times to make sure you dont fall off the edge!

New Loadout Items:
- Falcon Blade: Semi-automatic handgun. Perfect in a pinch because of how fast you can switch to it! Also comes with new mods: Hollow Point Ammo and Full Auto Conversion!
- Kingmaker: This lovingly crafted replica katana cuts down enemies like bamboo saplings… if you can get close enough to use it. It can also block most damage when used defensively!
- Toxic Gas: This new Support Item leaves a cloud of nigh-invisible, noxious vapors in your wake. Enemies who pass through the cloud will be damaged and impaired.
- Nimble Fingers Fun Fact: Lets you attach and detach batteries quicker in Psych Warfare and capture Gasblasters faster in Fumigation!
- Ninja Voice: You can now unlock a new character voice for the Bats and Jokerz the Ninja! You can never escape… the ninja!

New Costume Items:
- Office Costume: Dress your Impostor from head-to-toe in this business-themed costume set. Includes unique pieces for every costume slot for both Bats and Jokerz!
- Ninja Costume: Dress your Impostor from head-to-toe in this ninja-themed costume set. Includes unique pieces for every costume slot for both Bats and Jokerz!
- Luchadore Costume: Dress your Impostor from head-to-toe in this luchador-themed costume set. Includes unique pieces for every costume slot for both Bats and Jokerz!
- Crime Tackler: A football helmet cowl to add to your Bats Impostors repertoire!
- New T-Shirts: The Billboard Bat and Shameless Plug torso options are available to sport GCI pride in-game!

New Premium Items:
- Calling Card Pack #3: A bottle-cap themed set that includes Caped Cola, Sinister Suds, and more!

Misc Changes:
- Added Join In Progress Matchmaking functionality.
- Added Push To Talk functionality.
- Added ability to create private parties.
- Added Legendary Feats of Prowess that unlock at level 101.
- Improved mouse support in front end menus & Party PDA.
- Improved high latency tolerance.
- Games will now start with 6 players instead of 8.
- Games will auto-forfeit if an entire team disconnects.
- Games will automatically kick players that are inactive for a period of time.
- Fixed an issue with objects in Amusement Mile / Ace Chemical consuming excessive bandwidth.
- Fixed long load times when connections cannot be made to web services.
- Fixed incorrect scoreboard in the end of game stats.
- Fixed arrows incorrectly sticking in players.
- Fixed issues with leaderboard reporting.
- Fixed issues with muting players would sometimes not actually mute.
- Fixed an issue with promoting causing issues with custom costume slots.
- Fixed a crash when reading layer files.
- Fixed a crash in FX while playing Fumigation.
- Fixed a crash when unplugging headphones/speakers during the Initiation cinematic.
- Fixed a bug where the wrong announcer message would play when an enemy attacked a neutral Fumigation point.
- Fixed an issue with party leaders being seperated from the party members after idling in the Matchmaking lobby for 7-10 minutes.
- Fixed an issue where the game would go to a black screen when resolution was swapped to lower than the native resolution on the machine.
- Fixed a performance hitch when interacting with refill stations.

New
- Enabled Arsenal Mode: Demolition ( Gungame-objective ).
- Set quickmatch to Arsenal Demolition, de_lake.

Graphics
- Replaced Source shadow engine.
- Added support for Intel integrated graphics chipsets.
- Added FXAA.

Sound
- Radically reduced dsp on 3rd person footsteps to address directionality problems.
- Remixed ladder footsteps to prevent players thinking someone was right next to them when they weren't.
- Decreased weapon shot volumes relative to footsteps. This should cause one to increase their volume locally to the level they are used to playing, thereby loudening footsteps in the mix.
- Reduced number of dynamic audio channels, thereby increasing the number of static ones. This is to counter the overrunning of static audio channels and dropping sounds.
- Updated win round music.
- Remixed deathcam music.
- Added round start and team auto select countdown beeps.
- Adjusted soundscapes on most maps.

Game
- Edited existing knife hit wall/world to be more universal for all surfaces. Added three more variations.
- Lowered AK47 position to match m4.
- Fixed crouch/jump-crouch seeing through the ceiling.
- Casual mode limit changed from 30 minutes to 10 rounds.
- Fixed exagerated neck hitbox that made headshots much easier.
- Refined most hitboxes to better match player geometry.
- Fixed one-way smoke grenades.

UI
- Implemented achievement medals.
- Dynamically resizing the pause menu panels to match the number of options present. Fixing the back button on the subpanel to swap to a button hint string for console/controller.
- Fixed renaming of files when pressing F5 for death cam.
- Fixed overlap between Health/Armor panel and spectator panel.
- Adding playing joing messages and playing as bot message to mini scoreboard
- Adding hud alerts panel for telling you match state
- Changed art and animation for alert, achievement, info and defuse panels.
- Added icon for defusing without a defuse kit to defuse panel.
- Updated some weapon images.
- Added element to the team miniscoreboard that displays when you're currently controlling a bot as well as what team you are playing on every time you spawn.
- Added alerts for last round of first half, last round of match, and match-point.
- Fixed some defuse panel data.
- Added CT defusing state to player ID.

General
- Fixed bug where spectating player's view would pop back up when observed player was in full duck.
- Fixed miscellaneous map bugs.
- Remove capping mouse accel values (caused negative in-game effects)
- Reducing the latency between bomb defuse thinks, which causes the defuse HUD to feel laggy and allows a non-fixed duration of time where you can let go of the defuse button and still be counted as defusing as long as you press defuse again before the next c4 think.

- Fixed Broadcasters and Spectators not being able to control the camera in Practice Lobbies.

Paradox Interactive and Radioactive Software today announced that it will support the mod community with its forthcoming Real-Time Strategy game, Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, providing an editor with a full toolset and integrated sharing via the Steam Workshop.



Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is a hybrid multiplayer Third-Person Shooter/Real-Time Strategy game that brings fast paced action to the PC in an alternative reality version of the American Civil War. It's scheduled to launch soon, exclusively on Steam.

You can read the full announcement and learn more about Gettysburg: Armored Warfare over on the Paradox Interactive site.

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