Forgive the slight rant. :biggrin:
I was on the forum last night and noted the daily deal on steam for Deus X: Human Revolution. I bought it and almost instantly realized it was a mistake.
First it took forever to download even with fast DSL.
Then I tried to start the game and it tells me it will take thirty minutes to "prepare" the game to launch! WTF!? (I have a new gaming rig so its not my machine!)
Even at the low 75% price off it is so inconvenient. (Like installing a new WIndows build and having to install the ~200 downloads and patches. Very time intensive.) Plus all the news, advertising and other stuff they hand you. I thought of Steam as infestware / useless back in the day of Half-life and I guess they haven't gotten much better.
Used games from Amazon and other places make it almost painless and not much more expensive to get a good used PC game.
Make mine DVD. (next time and forever)
Edit: Given the issues that people face with STEAM:
Do you use STEAM or other digital media for games, etc.
Do you use physical media and collect?
Why do you use STEAM?
Do you think STEAM/online game delivery will STAY AROUND?
Thoughts?
Edit: If you have a different opinion, that is fine, you may like Steam and that is fine. I respect different opinions. If you do, no need to call me (or anyone) names or make rude remarks towards me. If you do I will report the post and ask a moderator to review the matter. Thank you.
I was on the forum last night and noted the daily deal on steam for Deus X: Human Revolution. I bought it and almost instantly realized it was a mistake.
First it took forever to download even with fast DSL.
Then I tried to start the game and it tells me it will take thirty minutes to "prepare" the game to launch! WTF!? (I have a new gaming rig so its not my machine!)
Even at the low 75% price off it is so inconvenient. (Like installing a new WIndows build and having to install the ~200 downloads and patches. Very time intensive.) Plus all the news, advertising and other stuff they hand you. I thought of Steam as infestware / useless back in the day of Half-life and I guess they haven't gotten much better.
Used games from Amazon and other places make it almost painless and not much more expensive to get a good used PC game.
Make mine DVD. (next time and forever)
Edit: Given the issues that people face with STEAM:
Do you use STEAM or other digital media for games, etc.
Do you use physical media and collect?
Why do you use STEAM?
Do you think STEAM/online game delivery will STAY AROUND?
Thoughts?
Edit: If you have a different opinion, that is fine, you may like Steam and that is fine. I respect different opinions. If you do, no need to call me (or anyone) names or make rude remarks towards me. If you do I will report the post and ask a moderator to review the matter. Thank you.
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