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Steam, The Ultimate Online Game Platform
« on: May 03, 2009, 11:51:34 AM »
What is STEAM?

Steam allows users to purchase computer games entirely digitally. Instead of receiving a box, disc, or even CD key, purchased software is immediately attached on the Steam servers to the user's free Steam account, from which it can be downloaded and used on any internet-
connected computer that allows the Steam client to be installed.

660+ games are available on Steam and over 20 million gamers use the service

What makes steam so appealing?

*The games you buy are patched automatically.
*Doesn't require discs.
*Should your computer crash, Steams keeps all your games so you can just re-install on another PC with the latest patches and serials intact automagically.
*Avoid the risk of infecting your PC with a virus as a result of downloading hacks and cracks.
*Avoid cheaters by playing online against gamers using legitimate unmodified versions of the games

Sales and Special Offers

Occasionally they have big discounts on games. Allowing you to grab some titles for cheap. Berzerk alerted us to a 40% off promotion on Left 4 Dead. That special deal takes the price of the game down to $23.99 from its usual $39.99. Great deal on a great game.

ATI and Nvidia both offer free games to gamers on the steam service.

The software checks your machine and once it confirms you have an ATI or Nvidia card, you can download and play the games, for free. No catch.

Peggle, a popular PopCap puzzle game is also available for free to all Steam users.

How to buy games from STEAM?

You can purchase games online from steam using a Credit Card

Don't have one? No problem. Thanks to Republic Bank, any gamer in Trinidad and Tobago can purchase games on steam using a VTM. A VTM is basically a Visa Card for online use that is pre-loaded with funds and as a result does not require any credit checks or qualifications,

Click here to read more on the VTM.

What's not to like?

* You cannot resell your games. Once purchased, they remain linked to your account and your account alone
* Automatic updates, while usually a plus, there maybe the time that an update breaks a game or introduces a new feature you do not want. Steam does not allow you to roll back.
* Phishing. If someone were to get your steam username and password, they could gain access to all your games. You will have to prove to STEAM that you are the rightful owner of the account via their support service to be reinstated.
* Yet Another running application. The steam client sits in your tray and can easily consume 64MB of system ram and more.





Regional STEAM Groups:
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GATT: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/GattCarigamers

Caribbean Gamers Association: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/CGAX
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Steam, The Ultimate Online Game Platform
« on: May 03, 2009, 11:51:34 AM »

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2009, 12:15:35 PM »
wow i was now thinking about this...

do we have a gatt group on steam just throwing it out...



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2009, 11:53:49 AM »
Steam ID: Doomtack


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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2009, 12:17:00 PM »
Should a Gatt group be created for steam?



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2009, 12:23:33 PM »
Sounds like a plan, also, just noticed that ebgames also has a download service for games.

Anyone ever tried it?

http://www.ebgames.com/downloadnow

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2009, 12:23:33 PM »

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2009, 12:48:34 PM »
w00t@ that eb service, ive bought almost all my games from them in the past so yays,including my psp.

what browser is that in that screeny?
maxthon or some crap so?

and although this is a definite boon to the gaming industry, there are some titles that just DESERVE box set
aka starcraft 2
diablo 3
guildwars 2
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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2009, 12:56:31 PM »
Yeah, EB has served me well in the past but never tried their download service.

That last screenshot isn't a browser, that's the actual STEAM client itself on my pc.

Now that you mention it, it does have a browser-ish finish.

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2009, 01:13:38 PM »
Ok Steam group created... sent invites to those i know on steam...feel free to edit etc as ive only done the bare basics..



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2009, 01:23:58 PM »
just checked the eb page
 
they charging full price for their games downloads :(. wats that about


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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2009, 04:01:26 PM »
what is name of teh group plixxity

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2009, 04:27:13 PM »
boooo
why naught a GATT gwoupp :(

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2009, 04:43:59 PM »
it is a gatt group...when u go u will see...name of GATT was taken already..



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2009, 04:52:14 PM »
yeah de blasted germans take de gatt name steupssss

you couldnt make it with G.A.T.T?

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2009, 05:21:39 PM »
Nephilim

and let meh know what games i need when we runs

anyone else planning to buy mw2 and such through steamage?

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2009, 05:33:00 PM »
So far team fortress 2 and left for dead are some primary candidates for fps goodness....

Dawn of war 2 startin up a little bit for the rts side


once Modern warfare 2 is available i preorderin...once cash allows..



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2009, 08:25:47 AM »
played the hawx demo on steam last nite!! wowwwwwww iam sooo glad i have a pc of this millennium now!! yayyz~~!!! that game reallllllllllllll bad!! and i could only imagine how dread the online play is!!

definately a must buy from steam.
also downloaded the last remnant demo as well as lost world demo
i always wanted lost world but well yea old pc blah blah

will probably buy dow2 retail though
the ole school gamer blood in me wants packaging lol
up till year before i still had duke nukem diskettes an ting lol and my guild wars special edition boxes are on my mantle

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2009, 07:54:43 PM »
ummm we need a logo for the group...anyone artistically inclined could create a decent GATT logo for the group so we could upload it?



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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2009, 08:38:27 PM »

anyone else planning to buy mw2 and such through steamage?


Well when MW2 comes out hoping to double dip ps3 and pc. Get back a bit into pc gaming.
Steam looks promising.

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Re: The Official Steam Game Download Service Thread
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2009, 08:52:48 PM »
bought a wireless controller and headset for de sweat

zomgg sooo sweet hawxxx for deee winnn

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« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2009, 08:52:48 PM »

 


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