Steam Client Update Released

[CSN NewsBot]

Like a newborn baby, a brand-spanking new Steam update has arrived at our doorsteps in swaddling clothes. And while it's grossly ignorant to believe that babies arrive via huge flying creatures, it is not ignorant to believe the Steam team delivered their baby via the World Wide Internet. This patch includes two improvements for the Steam client itself.

• improved converting from old cache behavior
  
  
• improved how steam updates to new content versions

That's about it for this patch, but it is important to note that the CS Team is still supporting CS 1.6 while we're all eagerly awaiting it's replacement, CS Source. Head on over to Steampowered.com to see the original change log.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

A new Steam update has been released mainly focusing on mod support and Steam's backup functionality. Restart Steam to get the update or click below for the changes list.[break="click for changes list"]

Steam


• Source MODs will now automatically appear in the games list
  
  
• Improved startup process for Steam
  
  
• Fixed crash when creating a backup that would span multiple DVDs
  
  
• Fixed a bug that would unnecessarily validate Steam caches after a cache corruption
  
  
• Fixed Condition Zero: Deleted Scenes and Codename Gordon failing to backup correctly
  
  
• Fixed a bug where the message "the game files will be deleted and re-acquired" would repeat
  
  
• Fixed offline mode failing after not connecting to Steam for more than a month
  
  
  
  Half-Life 2
  
  
• Optimization to the Steam filesystem to reduce game launch and level transition time
  
  
  
  Source SDK
  
  
• Simplified debug-launch process for MOD developers. MOD developers no longer need to place a config file in their directory
  
  
• Added a registry key for MOD developers to use to locate a user's Steam installation located at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Steam\SourceModIn stallPath

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

Wow, a (near) 1AM update for the Steam client was just released! This update features a few additons to the Steam client (see below) and offers a few cosmetic changes.

• Added 'My media' tab to the main steam window
  
  
• Fixed 'delete local content' not working for SiN1
  
  
• Separated the notion of 'updating' and 'downloading' in the games list status column
  
  
• Changed selecting a new steam skin to prompt for a restart
  
  
• Updated internet connection speeds list in the settings dialog
  
  
• Added download time estimation to install dialog
  
  
• Added Metascore column to games list

As per the usual, restart those clients in order to nab this update.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

In preperation for tomorrow's release of Episode 1, Valve has rolled out a new Steam client update. The option addresses a few issues with the Friends network, introduces a new defrag feature, enhances the backup system, and more. The update will begin once you restart your client.

Friends


• Friends is now officially released, ending the Beta
  
  
• Fixed case where friends list would show as empty
  
  
• Added prompt for new users to choose their Friends name
  
  
  
  Defrag
  
  
• Added file defrag option in game->properties dialog
  
  
  
  Backup
  
  
• Improved speed & reliability of the Backup utility
  
  
• Added custom disk size option, in addition to the DVD & CD standard sizes
  
  
• Fixed case where backup would produce files too large for some CD burning software to handle
  
  
• Added an auto-run to created backups

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Steam Client


• Added 'Games' option to settings -> interface -> favorite window dropdown
  
  
• Fixed developer name & icon not showing for mods in the games list
  
  
• Fixed issue causing apps a user owned to show as 'pre-loaded' in the games list
  
  
• Fixed case where steam:// hyperlinks wouldn't work for users who used a registry restore tool
  
  
  
  Source Engine
  
  
• Updated base content with assets to support newer engine features

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

After a nice, long vacation for the Valve crew they return to roll out a hefty update for the Steam client.

Steam Client


• Added new filesystem for use with Red Orchestra - users will be automatically converted on launch. Improves load times in Red Orchestra on low-end systems
  
  
• Improved Steam startup time
  
  
• Reduced CPU usage/processing time during downloads
  
  
• Improved content download rates
  
  
• Optimized downloads to skip unused files
  
  
• Updated reliability and usability data collection
  
  
• Localized country names in purchase wizard
  
  
• Fixed case where downloader could stall
  
  
• Fixed case where the steam:// protocol handler wouldn't get restored on launch
  
  
• Fixed purchasing issue if the user had an expired logon ticket
  
  
• Fixed rare crash when browsing for servers
  
  
• Fixed cybercafe's not being able to use the 'Do not save personal information on this computer' settings option

Have to love decreased load times for both the Steam client and Red Orchestra as well as the bug fixes! Restart your Steam client in order to nab this one.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

The previous announced update to the Steam client is now here! The new update brings about a few visual changes as well as a number of backend changes. If your Steam client is already running, feel free to restart it in order to grab this update.

• Added Guest Passes functionality - allows owners of certain Steam games to let their friends play games for free, for a limited time trial
  
  
• Changed Steam client auto-update mechanism to first acquire updates in the background and then ask user whether to restart & apply
  
  
• Added Favorites area and collapsable status categories to 'My Games' list
  
  
• Added 5 new colored skins (Default, Ice, Sand, Obsidian, and Grey), selectable in "Settings"
  
  
• Added 'next' button to Steam news window, allowing multiple messages to be viewed in a single session
  
  
• Fixed client attempting to update some games which user does not own; was occuring when user had played game during a Free Weekend
  
  
• Fixed games purchased via PayPal not working in offline mode

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

A small steam update has been released, addressing some of your hottest CS:S issues, so ready up your comment compliments:

• Added language support for Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish
  
  
• Fixed scrollbars not appearing on pages that change size dynamically
  
  
• Fixed crash when IE is running in offline mode

Sore news indeed for the ever frustrated Latin user, but great news for makers of pastries, ovens, meatballs, Lance Henriksen and Mika Hakkinen.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

A Steam update was released yesterday evening that addresses a few issues.

• Fixed the in-game overlay not loading for some users
  
  
• Fixed flickering cursor in the in-game overlay for some games
  
  
• Fixed bug in Favorite window display

Now here's a question for you. Has anyone else experienced a crash of both Steam and the game you're starting up after you've had Steam up and running untouched for a number of hours? A crash that effectively closes Steam and forces you to restart the client just to play a game. I'm just looking to see if I'm alone in this.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

The Steam client, recently in beta, has shed its beta facade and has been released publicly.

• Added shopping cart, recommendations & purchasing directly on the web
  
  
• Added backend support for Left 4 Dead matchmaking
  
  
• Added backend support for Steam Cloud
  
  
• Updated localization for various languages
  
  
• Fixed Steam re-applying command line parameters (like -install) across 'change user' or 'change language' restarts
  
  
• Fixed Steam refreshing the games list, refreshing the server browser if open, and reloading server brower filter settings
  
  
• Fixed the friends list placeholder for large clans disappearing when "view online friends only" was turned on
  
  
• Fixed games list not always refreshing after receiving license updates
  
  
• Fixed embedded IE control not scrolling or responding to key presses correctly
  
  
• Improved IE control perf

The update will be automatically applied through your Steam client.

[CSN NewsBot]

Steam Client Update Released

A new Steam client update was rolled out earlier this evening.

• Improved startup time
  
  
• Added support for upcoming Left 4 Dead server groups feature
  
  
• Improved behavior of Steam if a game it launched crashes
  
  
• Updated localization for various languages
  
  
• Added error messages for some rare but confusing cases in the install wizard
  
  
• Fixed cybercafe's having trouble finding games in Left 4 Dead
  
  
• Fixed bug that caused the UI to not pop-up the achievement notification
  
  
• Fixed memory leak in the HTML control
  
  
• Fixed the in-game overlay to work in Vista when playing Fallout 3
  
  
• Fixed losing mouse input to the menu in Sacred 2 after using the game overlay
  
  
• Fixed a case where the game overlay could get stuck up while in-game
  
  
• Fixed a case where the game overlay could cause a game crash after alt-tab

A fix for alt-tab, faster start-up times, and a handful of other improvements? That's what we'd like to call a "very solid update."

[I2o[G]uE TacT-X]

Yup, I thought it was that "phantom update" for a second. ;]

[itsMrHankey2u]

fix teh server problems >.<

[HankPym]

itsMrHankey2u wrote..

fix teh server problems >.<

yse sri, srory to uspet yuo sri

[Polishnerd]

itsMrHankey2u wrote..

fix teh server problems >.<

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