The
Software on Steam Store is now open, a bit later
than expected (right on
Valve Time), allowing customers the chance to buy non-gaming applications through Valve's digital distribution service. At launch they offer six titles (and the previously released free
Source Filmmaker), noting that many take advantage of Steamworks features such as easy automatic updating and saving to the Steam Cloud, giving the example that GameMaker Studio features integration with Steam Workshop to allow users to share their work via Steam. For the first week all of these applications are on sale for 10% off:
3D-Coat,
3DMark 11,
3DMark Vantage,
ArtRage Studio Pro,
CameraBag 2, and
GameMaker: Studio.