Garry’s back, updating his titular game Garry’s Mod with a new patch now available to download for owners of the game on the Steam client.

The update fixes players not being able to join non-English servers, along with an improved datapack. The patch also brings a list of bug fixes to the title including band-aids for several crash issues, and the addition of three new entities as well.

From the change log:

Garry’s Mod

Fixed not being able to join servers with non-English steam language

Fixed issues with datapack

Fixed Lua errors in animation system

Fixed particle crash

Fixed EP2 Hunter crash

Fixed Floor Turret crash

Fixed rare VPhysics crash

Fixed Weapon:DefaultReload crash

Added Entity:SequenceDuration( int )

Added Entity:SelectWeightedSequenceSeeded( int, int )

Added Entity:GetSequenceName GetSequenceActivity GetSequenceActivityName

Basilisk Games has released a new update for its old-school RPG Eschalon Book II, now available for download both automatically on Impulse and manually via the game’s official site.

The v1.03 patch brings several bug fixes (including odd little ones), tweaks and overall improvements to the role-playing sequel. Highlights include a higher resolution world map and a fix to the way HP and MP were calculated at level up.

The demo version of the title reflects the changes as well. From the change log:

Eschalon Book II v1.03

- Fixed several more typos and grammar problems.

- Fixed a rare condition that sometimes caused a crash on map loads (this includes Quick Traveling).

- Fixed an issue where player effect durations over 256 turns long were not beings saved properly.

- Fixed stat display issue on the final score screen, and improved screen layout.

- Encumbrance updated properly after you dump torches.

- Avatar graphics are updated properly if you overcharge an item and destroy it.

- A higher resolution world map is now included with downloadable game.

- Rare crash that happens when your player is facing NW and dies.

- Triggering trap while trying to pick lock properly fails True Thief Challenge.

- Fixed a miscalculation with the way MP and HP are gained at level-up.

- Fixed an odd little bug involving the swapping of rings when multiples of the same kind are involved.

- Updated the premade characters as the previous versions were saved under an old format, causing errors.

Soldak Entertainment has announced the full version release of the v1.001 update for its action RPG Din’s Curse, now available for download. The patch brings a list of bug fixes, additions, improvements, lots of gameplay tweaks and more.

The developer has also announced the beta release of the v1.002 update for those interested in checking out, and hopefully testing and reporting, upcoming potential changes and fixes being brought forth to the game. The beta patch brings a long list of new items and balance adjustments as well.

Both updates are available to download manually via Soldak’s site, from the change logs:

Din’s Curse v1.001

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updated some credits

now have to have more of an attribute than the curse on an item to equip it (iligiann)

fixed mana regen from an item doesn’t change mana regen stat (TheRani/Kruztee)

added Please Start a Server to No Servers Found message

can now pause in a multiplayer game if only person in the game (graffen69)

fixed masteries not working with shockbolt & flaming arrow (Magitek)

no longer get experience for destroying cave-ins

gas leaks no longer get destroyed from frost novas (Valgor)

fixed PerceptionTrapText (Valgor)

rearranged character damage numbers slightly (Valgor)

fixed if you like ‘em blunt typo (Valgor)

fixed has been built to serve missing word (Aet)

fixed suspicious typo (Valgor)

fixed wars modifier description (Annalisa)

rewrote shatter description a bit to make when different damages happen more clear (elsol69)

fixed Demon5bUnique (Kruztee)

bags, food, drinks, and potions now display a different color (graffen69)

fixed chests going over max level (sammage)

fixed blank kidnap quest (Caal)

fixed a town attack saving issue

fixed hunters going missing sometimes (Caal/Kruztee)

fixed scouts & assassins going missing sometimes

added din status to player title on character menu (Valgor)

fixed some issues with rain (Annalisa)

fixed an issue where lighting would cause crazy colors sometimes (Annalisa/Cadfan)

cave-ins can no longer be eaten by scavengers (Valgor)

fixed alpha issue on naga priest headpiece (Valgor)

changed conjuror anims on character creation screen to be more representative (Valgor)

fixed choose specialty screen on non-widescreen resolutions (Valgor)

aligned scrollbar on solve quest menu better (Valgor)

fixed showing duplicates in screen frequency drop down box (Valgor)

added some more text to berserk skill since it’s damage relative to a normal attack is confusing (Martin)

fixed She ain’t for sale typo (udm)

fixed cave-ins going into respawn pool (sammage)

canRespawn is now saved/loaded in actor

now quest monsters that can walk through walls wander around so they never get stuck in an area the player can’t get to (TheRani/incognoscente)

renegades can no longer be accidently created based off of monsters (Valgor)

fixed cleave at skill level 3 not showing damage (fishejim)

fixed whirlwind at skill level 4 not showing damage

stealth and escape notice no longer work on hidden enemies

now changing from main stats to other stats doesn’t have a pause blip (Valgor)

plague now spreads even if above your level (udm)

now can mark quests to keep spawning new events even after completing but before solved

now show player level on main screen next to player name (henryke)

doors trap also locks nearby doors now

changed stunning blow from +2% to +base*1.1 each level to be more consistent (Cadfan)

fixed fog sometimes transparent instead of additive

now save actor hasDiedBefore

no longer print death messages for npcs if they die more than once (udm)

no longer get double xp when you have escorts

now final Din quest reward chests always have at least one artifact or better item (udm)

petrified npcs can no longer try to solve quests (TheRani)

now worlds lower than level 7 have less initial quests

now worlds higher than level 20 have more initial quests

overrides mod stuff now works with lists of things like StartingItem (The_Dajaw)

added a way to mod the UI without over writing an entire UI file (mergeWith command)

can now add loose trn files so that mods can add or override text without over writing an entire trn file (The_Dajaw)

1.002

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changed item glow to match item colors (Valgor)

now build.cfg controls whether or not manual link appears

get info on mac now shows version correctly (Aet)

treasure quests no longer tell you about any reputation gain (Caal)

respecing skills with status effects now works better (TheRani)

can now select other players with F1 – F8 (Aganazer)

fixed key select background

fixed duplicate input background

now only show hotkey on use slots if hotkey name is one character long

added a Ways Back to Town help topic

added Ways Back to Town to manual

stunned monsters (and others that can’t move) can no longer block, dodge, evade, etc. (Heinosity)

fixed Egg Sac spelling (Roswitha)

Dark Elf Wizards should no longer be able to cast Ice Storms through walls (Heinosity)

now npcs in town look towards the center of town

townspeople now look towards danger in town (Framistan)

decreased shatter & bone shatter damage

spells like frost nova can no longer go through walls

fire elemental now has a 2 minute reuse time, but is now much more powerful

hidden creatures can see through stealth a little better now

fixed a way that a summoned creature could attack player (Teddy)

fixed liches not following the leader correctly (Roswitha)

fixed looking for some steel wording (Roswitha)

added deadly poison icon (Valgor)

increased area heal mana a little, but heal a lot (Jorlen)

fixed some trap names (Kruztee/Roswitha)

made town attack ending a bit more full proof (Roswitha)

quest monsters can no longer get upgraded (Roswitha)

changed protocol version

added advanced Ego mode (half xp for achievements below your level)

added advanced Unlucky mode (-50 magic find to start off)

added advanced Poverty mode (-50 item find and -50 money find to start off)

added advanced Honorable Death mode (losing the town kills you)

added advanced Fragile mode (half health)

changed skill power needed to a float for a bit more control (Magitek)

chaos lord summons no longer use the earthquake skill (a little safer for the player)

summoned chaos lords no long make stomping noises

increased health/damage of summoned chaos lord (iligiann)

increased mana on block/parry for defender & paladin from 0.5 to 2.0 (elsol69)

fixed getting unique monsters in monster quest (Annalisa)

changed personal gift chests from basically small to large chests (Kruztee)

monsters that give quests and other neutral monsters will no longer attack pets (Kruztee)

crushing blow item magic modifier now applies to magic crushing blow also (Stardusts)

critical hit item magic modifier now applies to magic critical hit also

made holy fire a bit more powerful (iligiann)

fixed gabardine spelling (Roswitha)

can now walk through ghosts that have revenge quests (Marcin)

mini-volcanos no longer show dot on mini-map (Valgor)

totems are now considered inanimate, no longer break stealth (viper34j)

quest monsters can no longer fall down pit traps (Aganazer)

names for keys, flaming oil, and ice bombs are now white to see them a little easier (graffen69)

added some grass to town centers

fixed yellow crystals not glowing

each crystal color now glows at a different speed

added a little bit more clutter to some of the dungeons

skulls no longer have collision

set, unique, artifact, and legendary items now get better automatic damage/armor bonuses

Basilisk Games has released a new update for its RPG sequel Eschalon Book II, now available for download via the Impulse client.

The v1.02 patch brings a laundry list of bug fixes, gameplay tweaks and improvements and other additions to the title. Highlights include spell protection working properly against curses, the recipe window displaying properly, fixes for several minor map errors, and much more.

The file is available now via Impulse but can also be downloaded manually via the game’s official site. The demo of the title reflects the new changes as well. From the notes:

Eschalon Book II v1.02

- Fixed a “Divide By Zero” error when you get your HP or MP to regenerate at “1 point every 0 rounds.”

- Fixed an “Exception Access Violation” when some creatures neared the edge of the map.

- Last thrown object no longer results in injury if you are unskilled in Unarmed Combat.

- Soul Piercer arrow gives proper damage bonus against ethereal creatures.

- Casting Sunder Flesh no longer crashes game.

- Spell Protection From Curses works properly.

- Spells Mass Boil and Supernova now display proper damage ranges in description.

- Encumbrance stats are properly updated after casting Draw Water.

- Sleeping in bed properly updates weather sounds.

- Combat music properly ends when leveling up, then restarts after exiting editor.

- Recipe window now displays all recipes properly.

- True Healer challenge modified so to not fail during certain events.

- Fixed an issue involving the Masterful Riposte feat and Haste being used together.

- Spell Trapkill works properly on all floor traps.

- Corrected a stat issue that caused some flying creatures to ignore open spaces over chasms and such.

- Fixed a number of grammar and spelling errors.

- Fixed several minor map errors.

- Cleaned up a few graphic anomalies on tiles & sprites.

Tripwire Interactive has released a new Mac update for its survival shooter Killing Floor, now available for download via the Steam platform.

The patch brings a quartet of fixes to the title, including a rendering issue in windowed mode, another for a crossbow scope view, and resolves a black screen issue showing up when players receive damage on some GPUs.

The file can be downloaded automatically for owners of the Mac version of the game on Steam, just restart the client if the patch doesn’t show-up immediately. From the change log:

Killing Floor

Update for Mac

Fixed windowed mode rendering nothing on some GPUs.

Fixed screen going blank when player takes damage on some GPUs (ATI X1600, etc).

Fixed crossbow scope view not rendering on some maps on all GPUs.

Fixed terrain rendering on systems without GL_EXT_framebuffer_blit (GMA950 GPUs).

Futuremark has released a pair of new updates for its first-person space shooter Shattered Horizon, now available for download.

The v1.2.1.28 patch brings several optimizations to the game’s engine code, with noticeable frame rate and general performance improvements, especially with middle to low end cards. The update also brings a change to the winning conditions of the Assault mode to reduce the percentage of matches ending in ties, and weekly leaderboards have been added to the Shattered Horizon website.

A minor patch (v1.2.1.29) released shortly after the update previously detailed fixes a few rare crash bugs as well. Both are available automatically on Steam for owners of the game. From the change log:

Shattered Horizon patch 1.2.1.28

This update makes several optimizations to engine code. Frame rates and general performance should improve noticeably particularly with low and mid range cards.

The winning conditions for Assault mode have been changed to reduce the number of matches ending in draws. A team now wins either by capturing more control points than the other team during the round, or by capturing all of the control points faster than the other team.

Server commands have been added allowing admins to edit the level cycle while the game is running. See the Shattered Horizon game manual for details.

Weekly leaderboards have been added to the Shattered Horizon website:

http://stats.shatteredhorizon.com/stats/weeklyLeaderBoards.action

Patch 1.2.1.29

This minor update fixes a few rare bugs that can cause the game to crash.

R C Knight has released a new update for its arcade arena shooter Bullet Candy, now available for download via Steam.

The patch brings a fix to an issue with audio distortion that was popping up on some Windows 7 systems, with the file available automatically via the Steam client for owners of the game. Those interested in purchasing the title on the digital distributor can grab it here for $4. From the change log:

Bullet Candy

Fixed audio distortion on some Windows 7 systems

Developer Garry has announced the release of a new update for his physics sandbox experimentation title Garry’s Mod, now available for download.

The patch brings a fix to an issue where Half Life 2: Episode 2 content appeared as unavailable, along with a list of other new additions and improvements to the title.

The file is available for download via the Steam client, and can be had automatically for owners of the game–available for purchase here. From the change log:

Garry’s Mod

Added Extensions dialog

Fixed Half-Life: Episode Two content showing as unavailable

Added datapack

Fixed PCallError returns

Fixed crash with http.Get

Fixed crash with particles

Removed ‘GMod Options’ menu item

Added Player:DoSecondaryAttack

Added Player:DoCustomAnimEvent

Added Weapon:GetHoldType

Added gui.OpenURL( url )

Tragnarion Studios’ acclaimed co-op shooter, The Scourge Project, has received its first patch over Steam and Direct2Drive, GamersGate, and Impulse shortly thereafter. The massive patch is a result of the feedback from gamers and is promised to satisfy their main demands. Players are able to download the patch wherever they had previously purchased the digitally distributed title from.

Here are the full list of features for the new patch:

• Skip able Cut Scenes & Movies
• Voting system has been implemented for Cut Scenes
• Movies are individually skip able
• Performance boost
• Squad AI Improvements
• Use / action and order keys problems reported to occur in some configurations
• Possibility to change character at reload checkpoint screen when dead
• Resolved some issue reported to occur with Gamepads / Microsoft Xbox controllers and Grenade Launcher use.
• Fixed menu option shadow quality
• Implemented higher bloom quality
• Fixed Mouse sensitivity
• Added Force Feedback for Microsoft Xbox gamepad
• Exposed extra key bindings
• Fixed Death Match colored names
• Fixed Weapon Shells position
• Fixed some issue reported with pickups
• Fixed Server configuration issues in server travel
• Quick-Order-System: improved orders issuing when incapacitated
• Fixed Sound crashes when configured over 48kHz
• Added support for Sound configuration 7.1 and quadraphonic
• Abilities:
• Offensive ability will launch automatically when hold threshold is reached. This makes it faster to be used.
• Defensive will be deactivated with any release despite the duration of holding the button.
• Dedicated servers for versus matches (Death Match, Team Death Match, Capture The Flag and Frontier).
• Minor bug fixes

[Source: GamesPress]

Blendo Games has released a new update for its journey-through-the-galaxy title Flotilla, now available for download.

The v2.332 patch brings a few fixes including a trio of crash issues along with an increase in the online scoreboard listing, which now lists the top 1,000 player scores. Additionally, how score is calculated is more intricate as well, though it’s vague exactly has been added or adjusted to make this so.

The file can be downloaded now automatically via Impulse and can be had manually from the game’s official site. From the change log:

Flotilla

Fixed crash in audio initialization

Fixed crash in scoreboard

Fixed soft crash in online scoreboard when no Internet connection is available

Added more granularity to score calculation

Increased online scoreboard listing to top 1000