Steam

[slipONflange]

Can someone explain to me exactly what Steam is?
Is Steam something similar to Gamespy?
Do they sell games or just the HL2?
How would I benefit from purchasing HL2 form Steam?

 

[warcrow]

http://steampowered.com/

 

[slipONflange]

Steam similar to Gamespy.
Just Valve games.
Will not benefit.

 

[naruto1988]

i like steam. it grew on me.

 

[WannaFly]

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wtf did steam do this?

uhm...steam isnt like gamespy, it distributes the games also.

 

[slipONflange]

Gamespy distributes games they call it Direct 2 Drive

 

[warcrow]

D2D...ugh. I like how their new released they have Deus Ex: IW and Theif 3. Those arnt new releases!