Steam Updates and Releases 12 March 2011
Since there were some slow days over at Steam it seems the back up has let loose a flood of updates including Team Fortress 2, Men of War Assault Squad, Left 4 Dead 2, Star Wars the 
Force Unleashed II and new releases including a Settlers package and pre-orders of Might & Magic VI.
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2
- Fixed players not being able to fire their weapons immediately after spawning.
- Fixed the decapitation counters not being displayed for some weapons.
- Fixed the revenge crit label not being localized correctly.
- Fixed the Demoman not using the correct animations for some of his weapons.
- Fixed the new Shogun hats not being grayed out when paint is being used.
- Fixed players getting a health bonus based on the weapon they’re currently holding instead of the weapon that dealt the killing blow.
- Updated Cp_Yukon
- Fixed a hole in the map.
New Release - Crazy Machines 2: Time Travel Add-On
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Men of War: Assault Squad Update Released
Updates to Men of War: Assault Squad have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
General
- Added new Panther 3d model
- Added new Achilles 3d model
- Added new M36 Jackson 3d model
- Added new M4A3 Calliope 3d model
- Added new Type 99 rifle 3d model
- Added new Type 99 sniper rifle 3d model
- Added new Type 99 light machine gun 3d model
- Added Type 2 rifle
- Added MP 3008 SMG
- Added MP 28 30 rounds mag SMG
- Added MP 28 50 rounds mag SMG
- Added Type 2 SMG
- Added the ability to plant cover to Japanese elite infantry
- Changed shaders to be further optimized
- Changed highlighting of selected units (credits to "L etranger")
- Changed Home Guard weapon layout
- Changed Japanese Stormtroopers weapon layout
- Changed Kamikaze to have better stealth
- Changed at-grenade of Russian assault SMG to RPG40
- Changed auto-cannons to be separated from light AA guns
- Changed medium AA guns to be separated from light AA guns
- Changed Homeland Fury special unit to have 3 types of infantry
- Changed U.S. Marines to carry M1 Garands instead of M1903
- Increased smoke grenade duration from 60 sec to 90 sec
- Increased smoke shell duration from 60 sec to 120 sec
- Increased rate of fire of Grease Gun
- Increased accuracy of Grease Gun
- Increased volume of G43 and G43 scope
- Increased range of binoculares from 150m to 180m
- Increased range of flamethrower from 20m to 25m
- Increased damage modifier of M12 Shotgun
- Increased uncover range of hidden units slightly
- Increased range of AA guns
- Increased accuracy of Bazooka Jeep
- Increased accuracy of 200mm rocket launcher
- Increased accuracy of 300mm rocket launcher
- Increased recharge time of M4A3 (105) from 18 sec to 20 sec
- Increased damage power of 300mm rocket slightly
- Reduced damage modifier of Thompson M1928 slightly
- Reduced reloading time of M12 Shotgun from 5.0 sec to 4.0 sec
- Reduced small arms damage modifier slightly
- Reduced accuracy of M19 slightly
- Reduced penetration power of Hetzer tank gun
- Reduced reload time of Hetzer from 6.5 sec to 6.0 sec
- Reduced information sharing range for vehicle AI from 80m to 50m
- Reduced information sharing range for infantry AI from 80m to 35m
- Reduced reaction time of AI from 0.5 sec to 0.25 sec
- Reduced speed of IzuzuTX40 Mortar from 34kmh to 30kmh
- Reduced speed of IzuzuTX40 AA from 34kmh to 30kmh
- Removed repair kits from ammo trucks
- Fixed missing shell ejection of cannons
- Fixed missing sound of SdKfz 222
- Fixed ammo start count of SdKfz 222
- Fixed missing interface damage display of Black Prince
- Fixed rear mgun limits of IS-2
- Fixed faulty use of the MP41 by the German sapper team
- Fixed 100mm AP shell to use AP mechanics
- Fixed 100mm APCR shell to use APCR mechanics
- Fixed 100mm HE shell to use correct 3d model
- Fixed 100mm shell sizes
- Fixed missing fuel barrels in Commonwealth ammo truck
- Fixed missing texture of model trash
- Fixed Japanese Home Guard icon
- Fixed Japanese Fieldcap LOD
- Fixed ammo start count of Iszuzu Mortar truck
- Fixed M10Wolverine armour
- Fixed missing APCR for Ke-Nu
- Fixed limits of 150mm Type 96
- Fixed a shader issue causing freezes on some GPUs when ultra shadows enabled
- Fixed Wespe hit animation
- Fixed Comet hit animation
- Fixed M10Wolverine hit animation
- Fixed Pak 38 damage animation
- Fixed armor settings of M12 GMC
- Fixed some vehicle textures
- Fixed inventory ammo order of Ho-Ni I
Multiplayer
- Added 1v1 Road multi map
- Added 1v1 Snow Church multi map
- Added 2v2 Canyon multi map
- Changed attacker to see both lines of defences in frontlines when attack starts
- Changed planes to be not usable in 3v3 Frag Town multi map
- Increased ANZACs to 10 men
- Increased Marines to 10 men
- Increased Brandenburger to 8 men
- Increased Guards Rifle to 8 men
- Increased command points of SU-122 from 5 CP to 15 CP
- Increased command points of ISU-152 fom 5 CP to 30 CP
- Increased price of Japanese Stormtroopers from 350 MP to 355 MP
- Reduced price of P4G from 420 MP to 400 MP
- Reduced price of P4H from 650 MP to 600 MP
- Reduced price of Crusader from 360 MP to 350 MP
- Reduced price of Cromwell from 400 MP to 375 MP
- Reduced price of M4A3 Sherman from 500 MP to 450 MP
- Reduced price of M20 from 200 MP to 180 MP
- Reduced price of Chi-Nu from 420 MP to 400 MP
- Reduced price of T34-75 early from 360 MP to 350 MP
- Reduced price of T34-75 late from 420 MP to 400 MP
- Reduced price of Flak18 from 750 MP to 700 MP
- Reduced price of Hetzer from 550 MP to 500 MP
- Reduced price of IS-2 from 1600 MP to 1500 MP
- Reduced price of IS-3 from 2200 MP to 2000 MP
- Reduced price of SU-100 from 1300 MP to 1200 MP
- Reduced price of Ho-Ni I from 400 MP to 350 MP
- Fixed a small graphic issue with the flag slave icon in frontlines
- Fixed Winter Hills bridge to no longer break fully causing height-map issues
- Fixed small map issues
- Fixed crew member count on Ke-Nu
- Fixed missing edifices on 2v2 Heights multi map
- Fixed combat mode of 4v4 Lakeland multi map
Skirmish
- Changed Maxim into Degtyarev mgun in Soviet missions
- Changed unlocking of achievements so a higher difficulty will unlock a lower one
- Changed infantry call-ins to clutter less and stay together when moving to ordered position
- Changed map boarders to be more streamlined
- Disabled night effects on [Soviet Union] Smolensk to improve performance
- Reduced price of Flamer from 125 MP to 80 MP
- Fixed some map elements on [Soviet Union] Smolensk
- Fixed ammo type of PzKpfw 2 Luchs
- Fixed T-34 in skirmish to have full fuel
- Fixed AI not to shoot at unknown enemies (explosions etc.)
- Fixed small map issues
- Fixed some bad AI pathing on [Japan] Khalkhin Gol
- Fixed wrong USA skirmish hint on mission start (English localization)
- Fixed some localization issue in Japanese missions (English localization)
On Sale Today - Rome: Total War Gold 75% off
Continuing with the "March to War" campaign leading into next week’s Shogun 2 launch, available today and today only is Rome: Total War - Gold at 75% off.
Check back each day for other daily deals on Total War games, or go ’all in’ for the best deal with Total War Collection Pack.
Pre-Purchase Now: Might & Magic Heroes VI
Pre-Purchase Might & Magic Heroes VI now and receive exclusive access to the beta when it starts!
A legendary Archangel General is resurrected, but with his powers crippled. He plots to recover his powers and take control of Ashan while destroying both Faceless and Demons. He underestimates, however, the power of the Griffin dynasty.
Heroes VI is a fast-paced epic story where Angels plot to end -- once and for all -- an unfinished war with their ancient rivals, the Faceless.
Also available for Pre-Purchase members: The Edge of Chaos and Akasha.
The Edge of Chaos is a sword created by Arch-Demon Nebiros that ensures its bearer pure luckiness.
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Left 4 Dead 2 Update Released
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:
Left 4 Dead 2
- Encore Mutation: Follow The Liter
- Added support custom campaign particles. Custom campaigns can specify their own particles_manifest.txt file as well as any per map files. The per map files need to reside in the maps directory and be in the form: <mapname>_particles.txt
Total War Collection Sale and Shogun-themed TF2 Items
To celebrate the upcoming release of Total War: SHOGUN 2, Steam will be offering a special sale on Total War franchise now through Monday, March 14th 10am PST.
To kick things off with a bang, check out the specially discounted Total War Collection Pack that includes the following five games: Total War: SHOGUN 2*, Napoleon: Total War Imperial Edition, Empire: Total War, Medieval II: Total War, and Rome: Total War Gold.
*Shogun 2 Pre-purchase offer also includes the eight all-new, Shogun-themed items for your head-wearing and/or neck-cleaving pleasure in Team Fortress 2. Pre-purchase Shogun 2 and start using the items in TF2 right away.
Also available today and today only is Empire: Total War at 75% off. Check back each day for other daily deals on Total War games, or go ’all in’ for the best deal with Total War Collection Pack.
New The Settlers 7: Deluxe Gold Edition Now Available
The Settlers 7 Deluxe Gold Edition is now available and includes the following additional content:
- 13 exclusive maps: 6 multiplayer maps and 7 single player campaigns.
- A dozen new buildings. Including the Crypt, Order of Knights, Infernal mine.
- Over 30 new locations. Including Field of Mandrake, Treasure Island, Pilgrimage site.
- Castle forge elements allowing players to make their cities unique and customize their castles: 1 gate, 2 windows, 1 bay, 1 balcony and 1 gargoyle.
Embark on an exciting quest to create, build and manage your kingdom!
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Updated
This update addresses the following:
* Fix memory leak
* Pre-rendered cut-scenes and game "attract" mode stop functioning after about 50 minutes of game play.
* Some textures & characters appear dark and without texture after about 50 minutes of game play with some ATI Radeon™ video card configurations.
* Reflections may not work properly with NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series cards.
* Some Stormtroopers and other enemies can become stuck in the air when hit with "Force Push" causing a progression stop to the next level/area until all enemies were found and destroyed.
* During level "Salvation - Battle for the Salvation" a power core may not be able to be retrieved if the apprentice is defeated while in the same room as the power core or if the game is exited and re-loaded while in the power core room.
Left 4 Dead Updated
Changes:
- Added support for raw mouse input
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Updates to Team Fortress 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)
- Added check to prevent multiplayer servers from transmitting 1 as their maxplayers value to connecting clients
- Fixed clients being able to use particle exploits on sv_pure servers
Team Fortress 2
- Added The Shogun Pack items
- Fixed the "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" Engineer achievement not counting Wranger and Mini-Sentry kills
- Updated several more models with optimizations and new LODs
- Updated the Blighted Beak with a creator submitted fix
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