Well that didn't take very long. Last week's Impulse announcement of Braid coming to the PC has been mirrored by a Steam press release. For anyone who prefers Valve's style of digital distribution should be happy to hear that Braid will be made available on March 31, 2009, for $14.99. 

Again, I feel the need to demand that you download Jonathan Blow's amazing title. It hasn't gotten any worse since the last time I called the game a masterpiece, and one more way to download the title is a good thing.

Be sure to check back next week when Braid is ported to the DS, PSP2, cell phones, and the TI-83 calculator. Oh, and your mother.

BRAID COMING TO STEAM
AIAS Casual Game of the Year Available March 31

February 25, 2009 - Valve today announced an agreement to distribute Braid, the innovative title named AIAS Causal Game of the Year, via Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games. Created by Jonathan Blow, Braid is a multi-award winning title that blends platform and puzzle game play with time manipulation. The game features a rich story and plays out across seven unique worlds, each its own time-based game mechanic. The Steam version of Braid will also leverage Steamworks for integration of Achievements and Steam Community features.

"Braid is arguably the strongest example of what can be accomplished by an independent game designer," said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. "From GDC to DICE, the title has deservedly collected numerous accolades and, along with World of Goo, Audiosurf and many others, is redefining the way people think about 'Independent Games.'"

Available for $14.99 (12.99 EUR, 9.99 Pounds Sterling), Braid is due for launch via Steam on March 31, 2009. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

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