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ManiaPlanet builds a ramp to Steam, brings Shootmania and Trackmania along
Ubisoft's ManiaPlanet services – a system for content creation and sharing developed by Nadeo for the first Trackmania game – have finally come to Steam. Ongoing open betas for Trackmania 2: Stadium and ShootMania Storm can be accessed through Steam starting today – pre-ordering either will net Steam users an extra ten percent off the asking price.Shootmania Storm is Ubisoft's eSports entry, an arena-style multiplayer shooter slated to officially launch on April 10. The beta has garnered more than 20,000 player-created maps and over 15 player-created game modes. Trackmania 2: Stadium re-introduces the stadium environment seen in Trackmania Nations to Nadeo's sequel and is slated to launch in "early 2013."%Gallery-179958%
Trackmania 2 returns to Stadium and enters Valley in early 2013
Trackmania 2 is growing into a frenzy, with 'Stadium' and 'Valley' joining 'Canyon' in early 2013. The Stadium environment returns from Trackmania Nations Forever, updated with all of the features available in Canyon. and made over in the new engine. Meanwhile, Valley introduces a new rally-like environment, albeit with highways and the series' penchant for the ludicrous thrown in. Both updates are coming to the ManiaPlanet platform early next year, with Eurogamer reporting Stadium is free-to-play.Nadeo also announced a January 23 release date for Shootmania Storm, the developer's shooter/shooter-builder. In the meantime, you can check out the trailer for Valley above, while Stadium's is after the break.
