Just, why? :P I will only use Steam for games that require Steam. I prefer developers to be creative and give their games their own independent networks. Also, I'm anti-social to people I don't already know and their forums and rather bland, so take that! :x Other reason not listed here.
Actually, I purchase most of my games through Steam. Their forums are not a consideration.
Johnny_Rock
It was a playful gasp at straws. Most people give me funny looks and think my reasons for avoiding Steam are ignorant or silly. But the biggest reason for me is I do not want to jump through another hoop to play games. Once my Internet was down and Steam wouldn't let me play half life, nagging me about my Internet connect being down instead. So I try to go into offline mode... !ERROR COULD NOT CONNECT TO STEAM, DO YOU WANT TO GO INTO OFFLINE MODE?" Sure it was just a bug, but that's the thing; Steam itself just has to screw up and it will stop you from playing ALL your games. I just think that's bull.
I never saw a need for it. I play videogames to get away from people, and to have a "social network" connecting me to others as I play has absolutely no appeal at all to me. Then they offered me free Portal if I signed up... so now I've bought a few singe-player games through them. :)
I actually don't buy games if there not on steam, with the exception of some games like blizzard games.. But for the most part I just buy'em on steam cause I only get them when their cheap and on sale and cause its just an excellent hub for my games.
I enjoy steams deals and friend method very much. i do enjoy things that have their own network. but i also love steam. needless to say without L4D2 id never have steam.
Steam is not the only service I use. My first choice is retail and then Steam. Though if somewhere else has a great deal, I will buy it from them. It is all about deals for me.... unless I want the hard copy.
I like Steam, and while developers can give their games independent networks, I'm sure most wouldn't create one that is as stable as Steam thus causing even more anger to people...
When I first used Steam I downloaded a demo and it didn't work; first the download stopped for some reason then when it finished downloading it just gave me a error when I tried to run it.
Maybe it's just the Mac version since it's new but it just seamed extremely buggy. I didn't really intend to buy any games I just wanted to try it out and play some demos of games that have recently been ported to Mac.
Actually, I purchase most of my games through Steam. Their forums are not a consideration.
Zerkrender
It was a playful gasp at straws. Most people give me funny looks and think my reasons for avoiding Steam are ignorant or silly. But the biggest reason for me is I do not want to jump through another hoop to play games. Once my Internet was down and Steam wouldn't let me play half life, nagging me about my Internet connect being down instead. So I try to go into offline mode... !ERROR COULD NOT CONNECT TO STEAM, DO YOU WANT TO GO INTO OFFLINE MODE?" Sure it was just a bug, but that's the thing; Steam itself just has to screw up and it will stop you from playing ALL your games. I just think that's bull.
Eh, to each his own. I can fully understand your argument. For me, not having to deal with discs and having the ease of reinstalling the games whenever I want and how many times I want is what draws me to it. I honestly don't play online games (outside of WoW) so that doesn't have much of a bearing on me either.
I prefer retail. I love having the hard copy. But if there's a good deal on Steam I won't hesitate to purchase it. Such as the Fallout 3 GOTY edition for 25 bucks :)
I find Steam alright, I used to hate Steam with a passion, but then I got a better PC and now I don't mind it, a game is probably better off using Steam anyway, at least multiplayer, means the game can build a community much better and friends can play together with ease. It's also great for Indie developers to distribute their content; like World of Goo or braid. PC gaming isn't in the greatest shape right now and Steam is helping to heal it.
Steam and D2D are my first two choices for buying games, I prefer the convenience of digital distribution over retail. Also they both often have great sales.
Steam and D2D are my first two choices for buying games, I prefer the convenience of digital distribution over retail. Also they both often have great sales.General_X
I agree, I use these two and I'll also use Amazon and Newegg when they have great deals. I just wish Steam would get more older games added.
I agree, I use these two and I'll also use Amazon and Newegg when they have great deals. I just wish Steam would get more older games added.AraiDaiichi
I got the THQ and Eidos/Square Enix pack during the summer sale for around $120.00 That's a total of ~45 games, and I saved more than $800.00, that's more than enough reason for me.
I prefer not to install bloated malware on my computer.
Drazule
Dude, Steam takes up practically the same amount of memory as Internet Explorer. Thats like infinite(RAM that is)? But it doesn't use over 60MB in my PC, and I only use it. The only other thing I got is Impulse for SoaSE.
I like to open the box for that smell of new.couly
Me too. Plus, I collect video games...especially if they have special packaging (collector's editions). Steam is a great system and I use it for games that I couldn't purchase hard copies for like The Path, Zeno Clash and TMU...but, in general, I don't like to have to rely on an online service to play my games.
I use Steam to buy things from their sales. I use D2D to buy things from THEIR sales. I use Impulse to...uh...To buy games that aren't on other DD services, like Supreme Commander Forged Alliance, Demigod and Sins of A Solar Empire. And I buy most of my new game retail, unless there is some good reason not to (Pre-ordered Borderlands to preload it and play it day 1 with my friend, same with Bad Company 2)
[QUOTE="couly"]I like to open the box for that smell of new.StrawberryHill
Me too. Plus, I collect video games...especially if they have special packaging (collector's editions). Steam is a great system and I use it for games that I couldn't purchase hard copies for like The Path, Zeno Clash and TMU...but, in general, I don't like to have to rely on an online service to play my games.
yeah exactly, i have a lot of collectors editions, I didn't even buy Trine using steam I got the boxed copy for 4 euro for the collection.
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