I might resist more if I weren't a Valve game fan, but it's a pretty solid service.
Zalis Send a noteboard - 20/02/2010 02:59:40 AM
Besides - it lets me see what games my friends are playing and even helps me join theirs easier. I play a lot of Left4Dead2, etc, so that's a big convenience feature. It's also the only IM client I keep on my computer now, since everyone else I care to talk to is already on my Facebook. (or calls/texts) People dabbled with this kind of social gaming with X-Fire, etc, but Steam has raised that bar.
Pre-Order and 4-Pack deals allow you to buy new games at up to 33% discounts. The only reason I see *not* to buy a game on Steam is when it also requires crap like SecuROM, GFWL or Rockstar Social Club. You're just jumping through extra hoops at that point, and then I simply don't buy the games.
Thankfully, many Steam releases have their previous DRM removed for this version. So, while Steam itself is technically DRM, it's also blossomed into a valuable service for PC gamers. Yell Trojan all you want, but it's not as bad as you're making it out to be.
Pre-Order and 4-Pack deals allow you to buy new games at up to 33% discounts. The only reason I see *not* to buy a game on Steam is when it also requires crap like SecuROM, GFWL or Rockstar Social Club. You're just jumping through extra hoops at that point, and then I simply don't buy the games.
Thankfully, many Steam releases have their previous DRM removed for this version. So, while Steam itself is technically DRM, it's also blossomed into a valuable service for PC gamers. Yell Trojan all you want, but it's not as bad as you're making it out to be.
The sword might be grateful to the forge fire, but never fond of it.
This message last edited by Zalis on 20/02/2010 at 03:06:27 AM
Ubisoft DRM (Or how to make sure I never buy your product again)
- 19/02/2010 05:54:02 PM
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I don't think these companies realize they're encouraging piracy.
- 19/02/2010 06:11:51 PM
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Yep. I have been unable to understand the company reasoning behind such systems.
- 19/02/2010 06:54:22 PM
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There is only one reason I can see. To destroy PC Gaming
- 19/02/2010 06:59:45 PM
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That doesn't make any sense.
- 19/02/2010 10:53:50 PM
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Re: That doesn't make any sense.
- 20/02/2010 09:04:53 PM
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So the crux of your explanation is that simply ceasing to publish PC games creates bad press.
- 20/02/2010 09:47:36 PM
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Well, we have two options: the first is going to require that we kill you.
- 23/02/2010 11:11:28 PM
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PC games should just drop all DRM measures or go with Steamworks.
- 19/02/2010 08:34:44 PM
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Don't get me started on Steam again, it's just as insiduous as other DRM 'solutions'.
- 19/02/2010 10:37:00 PM
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I might resist more if I weren't a Valve game fan, but it's a pretty solid service.
- 20/02/2010 02:59:40 AM
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Steam has managed to reach a balance where it offers something
- 20/02/2010 04:57:08 AM
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Re: Steam has managed to reach a balance where it offers something
- 21/02/2010 11:37:40 PM
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Agree on the functionality complaints, disagree on the ownership bit.
- 23/02/2010 11:40:06 PM
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Is that really how you play games?
- 24/02/2010 10:54:42 PM
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Yeah, I rarely replay old games.
- 25/02/2010 12:48:10 AM
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