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"Potato Sack" Studios Say They Had "Free Rein" In Portal 2's ARG
The elaborate alternate reality game that served as a viral marketing device for Portal 2's release was not entirely devised by Valve. In fact, the developers of the 13 games of the "Potato Sack," the group of indie games central to the ARG's final resolution, say they were invol
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Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released
Updates to Counter-Strike: Source, 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 (CS:S, DoD:S, HL2:DM) Fixed a crash on startup
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Garry's Mod Update Released
Updates to Garry's Mod have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: Garry's Mod Fixed crashing on Mac OSX 10.5 Fixed sbox commands not registering Fixed render targets not being created on startup Fi
Read articleGrotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes Update Released
Updates to Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: New features 10 Steam achievements New optional deferred rendering system with day night cycle, screen space amb
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Pre-Purchase Now: The First Templar
Pre-Purchase The First Templar on Steam now and save 15% off! Uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail as you face powerful opponents at every turn! The First Templar features both single player a
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New Release - Cargo: The Quest for Gravity
Cargo - The Quest for Gravity is now available on Steam! As one of the planet's last human survivors, it’s up to you to dish out a healthy dose of fun and amusement to restore gravity on Earth! Packed with innovative physics-driven gameplay, Cargo - The Quest for Gravity let's yo
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New Release - The Next Big Thing
The Next BIG Thing is now available on Steam for PC and Mac OS! From the creators of Runaway, The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
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New Release - Runaway, A Twist of Fate
From Pendulo Studios , Runaway, A Twist of Fate is now available on Steam! Help Brian and Gina solve the mysteries of their greatest adventure packed with humor, suspense, twists and more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you w
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New DLC Available - Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia for Mac
Now you can enjoy more of Civilization V with the new Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia for Mac ! The Polynesian Scenario Pack brings you both the Polynesian Civilization and a new Scenario, Paradise Found. Rule the world as Kamehameha, unifier of Hawai’i, with your power
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Discover New Ways To Play In Hunted: The Demon's Forge
"Hunted is running through dungeons and killing monsters with really cool swords, really cool weapons, and amazing spells," says developer inXile's president Matt Findley. That's enough of a description for me. The rest of you should watch this behind-the-scenes trailer. It may l
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Fate of the World getting Earth Day expansion
Fate of the World will be getting two new missions to celebrate Earth Day on April 21. The missions will include an introductory mission for new players called "Oil Fix It," and another mission described as "a unique scenario that allows them to approach Fate of the World a new w
Read articleFate of the World getting Earth Day expansion
Fate of the World will be getting two new missions to celebrate Earth Day on April 21. The missions will include an introductory mission for new players called "Oil Fix It," and another mission described as "a unique scenario that allows them to approach Fate of the World a new w
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Dawn of War 2: Retribution sales boosted by Steam only release
Dawn of War 2 and Chaos Rising used both Steam and Games for Windows Live. After negative reactions from players, THQ and Relic decided to drop Micosoft's service and release exclusively on Steam. A month after release, the THQ and Relic say that the move has resulted in improved
Read articleDawn of War 2: Retribution sales boosted by Steam only release
Dawn of War 2 and Chaos Rising used both Steam and Games for Windows Live. After negative reactions from players, THQ and Relic decided to drop Micosoft's service and release exclusively on Steam. A month after release, the THQ and Relic say that the move has resulted in improved
Read articleFate of the World review
Fate of the World is a Serious Game that puts you in charge of an organisation trying to solve all the world’s problems. It’s a bit like the global map of X-Com, but the enemies are of our own creation: global warming, energy shortages, starvation and nuclear proliferation. You e
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Now Available - GT Power Pack Expansion for RACE 07
GT Power Pack for RACE 07 is now available on Steam. Existing RACE 07 owners can purchase the expansion pack while new customers have the option to purchase the Bundle Pack that includes both RACE 07 and GT Power Pack. The power pack is designed for those of you who can’t get eno
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Let's Watch A Few Seconds Of Prototype 2 Gameplay Footage
In the first Prototype game, protagonist Alex Mercer was the good guy. In the second game, he's the bad guy. In this latest trailer, the game's developers waxed about Mercer and the decision to make him the enemy. The thrust in the sequel is that players are James Heller, who was
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See The Sims Creator Will Wright Deliver A Dizzying, Fascinating Talk About Video Games And Education
If you've ever seen Will Wright, the big brain behind games like The Sims, Spore and SimCity, deliver one of his humorous, hypnotizing talks, you're probably going to want to settle in and watch this one too. If you've never had the good fortune to be assaulted by Will Wright's s
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New Release: Zombie Pirates
Zombie Pirates is now available on Steam. This swashbuckler is 10% off of until 10AM PST April 27th. Help Smilin Jack O'Hurlihan, Esmeralda, and Dr. Theopolis defeat Gruesome George, an army of undead, giant monsters, and the mysterious Red Widow! Featuring nail-biting boss battl
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