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Posted by: Frnksnbns
I like Steam very much. There is no DRM preventing you from installing the game numerous times or any of that mumbo jumbo. There is more intrusive DRM on the physical copies of games in stores. You don't have to worry about losing hard copies of your games anymore. No product keys, no fuss. Plus Steam is bringing back lots of classic PC games, essentially making these games originally on 3.5'', 5.25'' disc etc. playable for the foreseeable future. Steam can help level the playing field for smaller developers that have an excellent game but can't necessarily get it into stores. It cuts costs for little guys, reduces waste, saves the Earth blah blah. Steam has done very well and I think they could basically save PC gaming from further free fall. Digital distribution just makes sense when done right and for a fair price. Look at ITunes... I'll actually be buying the new Secret of Monkey Island episode today on Steam. Saves me a trip to the store and trying to figure out if that store even has it. And the best part about Steam is that it is completely free, your games are forever yours and all in one place and you can move that entire library of games with you from computer to computer. No monthly fees, no memberships to renew or pay for, it just works.
QFT, thank you.