Steam News · Sep 1, 2022
Four years after being delisted from Steam, multiplayer sidescrolling action game The Showdown Effect is back in a completely fan-made resurrection that's been given official approval by Paradox Interactive... Read more.
Steam News · Mar 3, 2014
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Steam News · Nov 25, 2013
There was a time when I spent most of my day posting about bundles, to the extent that I didn t actually play any new games at all. I d just list the contents of whatever bundle landed in my inbox, embed a video and check that the pay what you want offer actually let people submit less than a dollar. Then I d hit the publish button and move onto the next big thing. ...
Steam News · Sep 20, 2013
Have you ever wanted to dive out of a window to avoid an explosion, while throwing a sword at a ninja? I tried it once but landed badly and ended up with a nasty crick in my neck. It s the kind of antic that might look amazing when performed by a sinewy star of the silver screen, but my body just isn t made for that kind of showboating. Even my beard and the confetti in my hair weren&#...
Steam News · Sep 19, 2013
Play The Showdown Effect for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup The Showdown Effect at 75% off the regular price!* The Showdown Effect is a 2.5D multiplayer action game inspired by 80 s and 90 s action movies. Champions from throughout time fight to death for fun, for glory and for awesome. The Showdown Effect recreates the outrageous combat found i...
Steam News · Aug 19, 2013
Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. The game should now work again. Best Regards The Showdown Effect Team
Steam News · Jun 22, 2013
Day 3 of the Paradox Publisher Weekend is officially under way! The Daily Deal for today is Magicka and a number of other great fantasy titles at 75% off! All weekend long, titles in the Paradox catalog are on sale for 50% off. Be sure to check back each day this weekend for great new deals!
Steam News · May 9, 2013
LAST TIME, ON THE SHOWDOWN EFFECT: Arnold Schwarzenegger parody: Wow, this sure is great! I can slice and shoot people, and it s all so fast-pace . Elderly monk man: Hah, that was too easy. Which is basically what this game becomes after you figure out the rhythm and realize there are only a few weapons, items, and character abilities. There s just not much ...
Steam News · May 7, 2013
Today's Deal: Save 50% on The Showdown Effect! Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!
Steam News · Mar 11, 2013
Congratulations! You made Magicka and have finished creating odd DLC content for the friendly fire(ball) simulation. What do you do next? 1) Go hiking in the Pyrenees. 2) Why not craft some sort of single player Magicka RPG? 3) Form a band sort of like Daft Punk but with all the sci-fi robot vibes replaced by wizard s robes and jokes about willies. 4) Create a fast-paced multiplayer homage t...
