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Steam Updates and Releases 16 February 2012
New Free to Play on Steam - Brawl Busters
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:54 PM PST
Brawl Busters is Now Free to Play on Steam!
Brawl Busters is an online action combat that features innovative gameplay and a signature offbeat style like no other. Players can duke it out online using one of five incredibly unique classes: Boxer, Firefighter, Rocker, Slugger, and Blitzer. With a variety of single-player, multi-player, and co-op modes available, Brawl Busters has something for everyone!
Jump in before February 23rd and you’ll also receive the Aviator Sunglasses for Free!
Brawl Busters is an online action combat that features innovative gameplay and a signature offbeat style like no other. Players can duke it out online using one of five incredibly unique classes: Boxer, Firefighter, Rocker, Slugger, and Blitzer. With a variety of single-player, multi-player, and co-op modes available, Brawl Busters has something for everyone!
Jump in before February 23rd and you’ll also receive the Aviator Sunglasses for Free!
Now Available - Starpoint Gemini
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:52 PM PST
Starpoint Gemini is Now Available on Steam and 15% off until Thursday February 23rd 10AM PST.
Starpoint Gemini is an RPG tactical simulator focused on the control and strengths of individual vessels. In SPG ship captains and their skills make the greatest difference in large-scale battles. The games is set in a science-fiction universe where various thriving technological directions exist side by side.
Starpoint Gemini is an RPG tactical simulator focused on the control and strengths of individual vessels. In SPG ship captains and their skills make the greatest difference in large-scale battles. The games is set in a science-fiction universe where various thriving technological directions exist side by side.
Weekend Deal - Alliance of Valiant Arms, TF2 promotion
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 11:43 AM PST
Alliance of Valiant Arms, the popular Free-to-Play game on Steam, is having a special Weekend Deal to commemorate their latest update which includes Steam achievements!
Now through Monday at 10AM Pacific Time, all in-game purchases will net you double the G Coins in A.V.A.! Additionally, a new A.V.A. themed item, the "Black Rose", has been added into Team Fortress 2. Complete the AVA achievement, "1st One Down", to unlock the TF2 item later on today and you’ll also receive the TF2-inspired "Holy Mackerel" for your A.V.A. character!
Click Here to download and start playing. Must have Steam installed.
Now through Monday at 10AM Pacific Time, all in-game purchases will net you double the G Coins in A.V.A.! Additionally, a new A.V.A. themed item, the "Black Rose", has been added into Team Fortress 2. Complete the AVA achievement, "1st One Down", to unlock the TF2 item later on today and you’ll also receive the TF2-inspired "Holy Mackerel" for your A.V.A. character!
Click Here to download and start playing. Must have Steam installed.
Wargame: European Escalation Beta Update Released
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:29 AM PST
INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS :
- Displaying Steam HD avatar instead of low definition one.
- Max number of words allowed in a single chat sentence extended.
- Ingame chat display modified.
FIXES:
- Fixing game crashes occurring with DX11 mode.
- Fixing a bug where some users would get disconnected from server shortly after loging in
GAMEPLAY :
- Stress damages inflicted by the anti-aircraft autocannons are decrease, as well as their range of fire against ground targets.
- Number of max units per deck limited to 25.
- Name of the Mi-24P & Mi-24VP’s autocannon changed to GSh-30K (stats were correct, only the name wasn’t)
- HE damages of ZSU-57-2 decrease from 2 to 1.
- Availability of ZSU-57-2 decrease from 20 à 16.
- HE damages of Motostrelci decrease from 2 to 1.
- Number of soldiers per squad of Motostrelci decrease from 10 to 5.
- Availability of AML 60 decrease from 20 to 16.
- Availability of AML 90 decrease from 16 to 12.
- Accuracy of ASU-85 decrease from 6 to 4.
- Price of ASU-85 increase of 5$.
- Accuracy of the SAS Blowpipe missile increase from 4 to 6.
- Accuracy of the Bastion (T-55AMV-1, T-62M & BMP-3) ATGM decrease from 10 to 6.
- Price of BMP-3 decrease of 5$.
- Speed of Marder 1A2 increase from 70 km/h to 75 km/h.
- Accuracy of Marder 1A2 increase from 3 to 4.
- Accuracy of Marder 1A3 increase from 3 to 4.
- Speed of TPz Fuchs increase from 80 km/h to 105 km/h.
- Accuracy of MT-LB Strela-10 increase from 2 to 4.
- Price of M201 MILAN decrease of 5$.
- Price of M901 ITW decrease of 5$.
- Price of Jaguar 2 increase of 5$.
- MG-3 ammos of Jaguar 2 decrease from 3.200 to 2.000 rounds.
- Price of MT-LB Shturm increase of 5$.
- Price of TOS-1 Buratino increase of 15$.
- Availability of Strop 1 decrease from 20 to 16.
- Availability of Strop 2 decrease from 16 to 8.
- Displaying Steam HD avatar instead of low definition one.
- Max number of words allowed in a single chat sentence extended.
- Ingame chat display modified.
FIXES:
- Fixing game crashes occurring with DX11 mode.
- Fixing a bug where some users would get disconnected from server shortly after loging in
GAMEPLAY :
- Stress damages inflicted by the anti-aircraft autocannons are decrease, as well as their range of fire against ground targets.
- Number of max units per deck limited to 25.
- Name of the Mi-24P & Mi-24VP’s autocannon changed to GSh-30K (stats were correct, only the name wasn’t)
- HE damages of ZSU-57-2 decrease from 2 to 1.
- Availability of ZSU-57-2 decrease from 20 à 16.
- HE damages of Motostrelci decrease from 2 to 1.
- Number of soldiers per squad of Motostrelci decrease from 10 to 5.
- Availability of AML 60 decrease from 20 to 16.
- Availability of AML 90 decrease from 16 to 12.
- Accuracy of ASU-85 decrease from 6 to 4.
- Price of ASU-85 increase of 5$.
- Accuracy of the SAS Blowpipe missile increase from 4 to 6.
- Accuracy of the Bastion (T-55AMV-1, T-62M & BMP-3) ATGM decrease from 10 to 6.
- Price of BMP-3 decrease of 5$.
- Speed of Marder 1A2 increase from 70 km/h to 75 km/h.
- Accuracy of Marder 1A2 increase from 3 to 4.
- Accuracy of Marder 1A3 increase from 3 to 4.
- Speed of TPz Fuchs increase from 80 km/h to 105 km/h.
- Accuracy of MT-LB Strela-10 increase from 2 to 4.
- Price of M201 MILAN decrease of 5$.
- Price of M901 ITW decrease of 5$.
- Price of Jaguar 2 increase of 5$.
- MG-3 ammos of Jaguar 2 decrease from 3.200 to 2.000 rounds.
- Price of MT-LB Shturm increase of 5$.
- Price of TOS-1 Buratino increase of 15$.
- Availability of Strop 1 decrease from 20 to 16.
- Availability of Strop 2 decrease from 16 to 8.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Free Weekend and 33% off
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:00 AM PST
Kick off the weekend by playing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time.
Additionally, pickup Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 this weekend only at 33% off the regular price! Sale ends Monday, February 20th at 10AM Pacific Time.
If you already have Steam installed you can click here to install or play. If you don’t have Steam, you can download it here.
Additionally, pickup Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 this weekend only at 33% off the regular price! Sale ends Monday, February 20th at 10AM Pacific Time.
If you already have Steam installed you can click here to install or play. If you don’t have Steam, you can download it here.
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:00 AM PST
Alan Wake is Now Available on Steam! Purchase before Thursday February 23rd 10AM PST and receive the Collector’s Edition DLC Free.
Presented in the style of a TV series, Alan Wake features the trademark Remedy storytelling and pulse-pounding action sequences. As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, they’ll face overwhelming odds, plot twists, and cliffhangers. It’s only by mastering the Fight With Light combat mechanic that they can stay one step ahead of the darkness that spreads across Bright Falls.
Includes Alan Wake Special Episodes “The Signal” and “The Writer”
Presented in the style of a TV series, Alan Wake features the trademark Remedy storytelling and pulse-pounding action sequences. As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, they’ll face overwhelming odds, plot twists, and cliffhangers. It’s only by mastering the Fight With Light combat mechanic that they can stay one step ahead of the darkness that spreads across Bright Falls.
Includes Alan Wake Special Episodes “The Signal” and “The Writer”
New DLC Available - Magicka: Lonely Island Cruise
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:56 AM PST
Lonely Island Cruise, a new DLC for Magicka, is now available on Steam!
This new map for the Player vs Player game mode puts you aboard a pirate ship while the onboard swimming pool offers a new environmental hazard.
Additionally, Magicka is today’s Daily Deal on Steam! Save 75% off on the base game, 4-pack, and the Magicka Collection!
This new map for the Player vs Player game mode puts you aboard a pirate ship while the onboard swimming pool offers a new environmental hazard.
Additionally, Magicka is today’s Daily Deal on Steam! Save 75% off on the base game, 4-pack, and the Magicka Collection!
Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012 Update Released
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:39 AM PST
Release notes:
- Fix for particle draw order issue when Low or Medium Quality shaders selected in conjunction with SSAA
- Fix for wrong Language on tool-tips on the AA slider in wrapper options.
- Fix for particle draw order issue when Low or Medium Quality shaders selected in conjunction with SSAA
- Fix for wrong Language on tool-tips on the AA slider in wrapper options.
Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012 Update Released
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:32 AM PST
Release notes:
- Fix for particle draw order issue when Low or Medium Quality shaders selected in conjunction with SSAA
- Fix for wrong Language on tool-tips on the AA slider in wrapper options.
- Fix for particle draw order issue when Low or Medium Quality shaders selected in conjunction with SSAA
- Fix for wrong Language on tool-tips on the AA slider in wrapper options.
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