zephyrclaw

As true as that is, I don't like the mixed marketplace that steam now has. You can find Ubisoft and EA games and what not on there. I'm not sure about other non valve/indie companies, but these two require you to have their game stores installed to buy the games through steam. Which I find kinda missleading. "So you want that new Fifa game and it's somehow on steam? Sorry but you have to install Origin to get this game as well." I think that sort of crap shouldn't be allowed. If you are making your game available on competing companies system, then deal with their copy protection setups, don't force your own.

That's actually really useful to know. I hadn't come across that yet, since I haven't gone for any Ubisoft and EA games on Steam yet. That does seem like quite an inconvenience.

Your mention of "the mixed marketplace" is an interesting one. Is your issue just with the extra installation or also the mix between big names and indie companies?

I recently discovered the joys of Steam. I can't believe it took me this long to be converted to it. Not to sound like a Steam salesperson, but it makes the whole search, purchase and download process so much easier - and more legal, too.