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Steam Update Adds In-game Web Browsing

Submitted by: Beren @ 06:47 PM | Wednesday, January 14, 2009 | (url: http://www.shackn...)

Now we can browse TW ingame within Steam games. This is kinda handy for a very low effort extension to the Steam platform as so much of the platform uses IE to load the content. There are a bunch of bug fixes in the update as well, but not much else.

Steam to Begin Supporting Source Mods

Submitted by: KnightMare @ 01:17 PM | Monday, September 29, 2008 | (url: http://storefront...)

As a part of our continuing efforts to support the MOD community, we will begin hosting selected MODs directly on Steam starting next week. The first five MODs to ship on steam will be Age of Chivalry, D.I.P.R.I.P., Insurgency, Synergy, and Zombie Panic. As always, owners of any Source game will be able to download and play all of these MODs for free.

Once installed, these MODs will appear in your "My Games" list and will receive automatic updates just like other games on Steam. Also, these MODs now take advantage of Steamworks, which provides stat tracking and tighter integration with the Steam community.

TF2 Pyro Update Includes Significant Class Changes; First Unlockable Weapon Unveiled

Submitted by: LouCypher @ 01:13 AM | Sunday, June 8, 2008 | (url: http://www.shackn...)

One of the new weapons, dubbed the Axtinguisher, does about half the damage as the standard axe but will guarantee a critical hit when striking enemies set ablaze by the Pyro's flamethrower.

And you thought it was bad when the medic achievements were introduced...

Audiosurf Evolves With New Features

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 02:38 PM | Tuesday, May 6, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

It's been dubbed the FM Update because it adds in Audioscrobbler from Last.fm - an application that compares your taste in music with that of other people to produce recommendations, statistics and more.

Audiosurf FM Update
# Comments tab on every song's scoreboard
# Customized player news on the song loading screen (when friends last played, songs you're champion of, etc...)
# Command interface for 3rd party mod apps (extensions)
# New hover vehicle for Eraser Elite
# Added Vegas ability: generate a random powerup every 60 seconds
# You can play freeride as a music visualizer on your desktop while other applications are running, and it will automatically advance to the next song in your current folder or current m3u playlist.

Steamworks Development Kit Available

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:37 PM | Saturday, May 3, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Steamworks, the Steam-based tool that gives developers access to auto-updating, anti-cheat/hacking technologies, key authentication and management, social networking, and much more has been made accessible by all. Steamworks is offered free of charge to anyone who wishes to use it.

Deploy NoFix at waypoint.

Huge Update for Jailbreak: Source- Free mod for Half-Life 2

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:34 PM | Saturday, May 3, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Jailbreak: Source has finally been brought up to version 0.4 with a mammoth update including a bucket-load of new content. The change log speaks for itself:

Jailbreak: Source 0.4
# Perks system: Custom classes!
# New Point scoring system
# 17 new weapons
# 4 new maps (Total of 8)
# Complete HUD redesign
# End of Match Awards System
# Quick Radio menu
# HUD based team locations and goals
# Automated placeable turrets
# Integrated team-work

As if the release of the mod wasn't enough, a bunch of new screenshots have been uploaded alongside an enticing trailer.

Lower Prices on Valve Titles

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:36 PM | Saturday, May 3, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Over at the Valve Steam Store, it would appear as though many titles, including Team Fortress 2, have new and lowered prices. If you've been waiting for the prices to drop, the time has come. The new prices include:

The Orange Box: $39.99
Half-Life 2: Episode Pack: $19.99
Half-Life 2: Episode 1: $9.99
Half-Life 2: Episode 2: $14.99
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch: $4.99
Team Fortress Classic: $4.99
Team Fortress 2: $19.99
Day of Defeat: $4.99
Deathmatch Classic: $4.99
Ricochet: $4.99

There are also two new packs you can purchase for additional savings as well. The Half-Life Complete Pack (from Half-Life to Episode 2) for $49.99 and the Counter-Strike Complete Pack (Counter-Strike, Condition Zero, and Counter-Strike: Source) for $29.99.

Fistful of Frags 1.35 Released

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 01:14 PM | Sunday, April 6, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Whether you're a new player wanting a rich and rewarding multiplayer experience or you're a veteran in need of the latest patch, be sure to head on over to fistful-of-frags.com. There's also more media and information on Beta 1.4 available, and even a small hot-fix for those of you experiencing lag on maps with water available, so don't miss out.

From it's initial release Fistful of Frag's gameplay has improved considerably and is definitely worth a few minutes of your time for a free mod on the Source engine.

How Valve is revitalising PC gaming

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 08:16 AM | Friday, March 28, 2008 | (url: http://www.comput...)

"We're talking about Valve becoming the platform holder and guardian of the PC as a gaming system over the next two years," says Stephen Gaffney, Business Development Manager of Splash Damage.

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With 15 million customers, their digital delivery platform has already taken on a life of its own: through it you can buy all of Valve's releases and over 250 third-party games, while it also takes care of multiplayer matchmaking, voice chat, stats collection, anti-piracy measures and sales tracking.

Epic Comes to Steam

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:59 PM | Monday, March 17, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Apart from the single games, you can also purchase the Unreal Deal Pack for $59.95 (granting you all Unreal titles). If you purchase any Epic titles before March 24, you'll also save an additional 10%. So why not check it out and see what the Unreal realm has to offer you.

The Deal Pack includes Unreal Tournament 3, which is sold separately for $49.95.

Die in Pain, Rest in Peace [Twisted-Metal Style HL2 Mod] Released!

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:23 PM | Saturday, March 8, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

If you miss the days of Twisted Metal and the Interstate series of vehicular carnage games, your day has come once again. The unique and highly addictive Die in Pain, Rest in Peace has released their first version (a demo of things to come) to the eagerly awaiting public.

http://www.hl2files.com/file/;87501

Valve to Split The Orange Box on April 9

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 10:17 AM | Thursday, March 6, 2008 | (url: http://www.shackn...)

The move is not one of desperation. While The Orange Box has done well on consoles, with well over a million copies sold between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Valve's Doug Lombardi characterized the PC release as "significantly stronger," citing a two-digit percentage increase over the console editions.

Eternal Silence Beta Trailer [Rogue Squadron + Freespace + In-Ship Fighting]

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:27 PM | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

In its current state ES seems to be moulding itself in the image of the Freespace and Descent games, with a dash of homegrown deathmatch gameplay thrown in for good measure.

Orange Box PC Outsells Consoles

Submitted by: Evil Light Bulb @ 11:14 AM | Friday, February 22, 2008 | (url: http://www.tomsga...)

In regards to PC sales being stronger than consoles...

"Rob Wright: How much stronger, exactly?

Doug Lombari: I'd say significantly stronger, at least a two-digit percentage increase over the console sales. And that includes Steam sales, retail sales, and now individual sales of Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Half-Life 2: Episode 2. So when you take the PC numbers for The Orange Box a la carte, they're significantly higher."

In the same vein Company of Heroes developer, Josh Mosqueira, noted that total Steam sales of CoH were roughly equivalent to the number of copies sold at Best Buy. Unfortunately, he also went on to state that the number of people downloading patches is 'substantially' greater than the number of people that have purchased the game.

Fortress Forever 2.0 Released

Submitted by: OtakuMark @ 11:44 PM | Saturday, February 16, 2008 | (url: http://planethalf...)

Version 2.0 of Fortress Forever, the Half-Life 2 multiplayer mod that recreates the experience of Team Fortress Classic in the Source engine, has been made available for download.

This patch includes visual and gameplay changes. If you were a fan of the original Team Fortress, this mod is definitely worth a shot.