http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22044408 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:53 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22047949
Otherwise, go Valve! I've been using Steam for over a year now, and it has come a long way. The in-game web Browser, though it still needs some work, is great. It lets you go on YouTube while in game, and the such (less Alt+Tabbing for me).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22047949 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:28:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22046047
I simply got a slow download which finished right after the free weekend was over...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22046047 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:06:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22046021
Just because you haven't had any problems doesn't mean no problems occur.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22046021 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:02:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045534 said by Angrychair:

STEAM AUTHENTICATION SERVER BUSY, PLEASE WAIT A FEW HOURS TO PLAY YOUR NEW GAME AND TRY AGAIN. THANK YOU.
What is this, 2004? I haven't seen that in forever.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045534 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:40:55 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045360 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045360 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:08:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045315 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045315 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:01:21 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045255 said by ddg4005:

All that said I think there's still life left in retail stores since games that don't use Steam can be played immediately after being installed.You lost me. I can play a Steam-based game immediately after installing it too.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22045255 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:51:38 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Valves-Pipe-Drean-Now-Gigantic-22044408
I say mostly because it can still be frustrating when you want to play a new game that requires authentication and the servers are busy. That aside I think it's a helluva lot better than SecuROM as far as copy protection goes. And the best part? It's free. Microsoft should take some lessons here for their Games for Windows Live service which isn't bad. It's just neglected, as if Microsoft isn't sure what to do with it.

All that said I think there's still life left in retail stores since games that don't use Steam can be played immediately after being installed. Instead of it being an either/or situation both can complement one another (Steam could be used for authentication and updates instead of SecuROM and retailers could still sell boxed disc versions for anyone wanting a hard copy). After all, more choices for PC gamers is always a good thing :-).
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