PixelFreak
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join:2001-02-21
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Re: Feh
Actually, from past experience, (can't remember specific example), I recall a company that simply made one final change to their software before they shuttered their doors - they enabled the software to no longer require the main servers to function to avoid hosing all those loyal customers that had purchased the software.
Also, vALVE is far from being in financial trouble. They are alive and kicking in their Kirkland office and continue to develop quality products that generate revenue. After all, what other companies have you seen successfully throw off the shackles of an overbearing distribution agreement and still walk away profitable?
Yeah, keep those doomsday comments to yourself unless you have proof to show they are "going under". Troll.
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| said by PixelFreak  :Actually, from past experience, (can't remember specific example), I recall a company that simply made one final change to their software before they shuttered their doors - they enabled the software to no longer require the main servers to function to avoid hosing all those loyal customers that had purchased the software. Also, vALVE is far from being in financial trouble. They are alive and kicking in their Kirkland office and continue to develop quality products that generate revenue. After all, what other companies have you seen successfully throw off the shackles of an overbearing distribution agreement and still walk away profitable? Yeah, keep those doomsday comments to yourself unless you have proof to show they are "going under". Troll. I thought the office was in Bellvue, WA
speaking of that my bosses office is in that area, lol I got home I had no clue Vavle had it's HQ in that area.
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cableties
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Sorry but I found Valve (Half Life 2) distribution model cumbersome and lethargic.
The buyer is required to have a fast Broadband connection.
The buyer gets 6 CDs to install from (last I looked, the Gold package didn't include a DVD but was supposed to).
And after a lengthy installation, you must then download more updates. If the server(s) aren't overloaded as it was, its rather arrogance to curb piracy at the "legit" buyer's expense (and time).
Personally, M$ and Sony licensed game companies will take over the gaming market. Only High-end PCs and limited games will be available to PC users. The marketshare will be the console users and their online gaming. Its already beginning. I recommend a BUY of EA stock...
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| said by cableties : its rather arrogance to curb piracy at the "legit" buyer's expense (and time). Because we all know how well steam stopped piracy.  |
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tiger72
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said by cableties :Sorry but I found Valve (Half Life 2) distribution model cumbersome and lethargic. The buyer is required to have a fast Broadband connection. The buyer gets 6 CDs to install from (last I looked, the Gold package didn't include a DVD but was supposed to). And after a lengthy installation, you must then download more updates. If the server(s) aren't overloaded as it was, its rather arrogance to curb piracy at the "legit" buyer's expense (and time). They aren't overloaded - they're just slow. Anyways, to play online, don't you need to update your client ANYWAYS? Yeah, I thought so.
Personally, M$ and Sony licensed game companies will take over the gaming market. Only High-end PCs and limited games will be available to PC users. The marketshare will be the console users and their online gaming. Its already beginning. I recommend a BUY of EA stock...
I feel like i'm in Fort Worth, cuz it looks like I just stepped into a steaming pile of bullsht.
What evidence do you have to back any of that up?
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Josh7289
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| Yuck. I hate Valve. Their crappy Steam crap wouldn't uninstall from my computer after I was done playing the Half-Life 2 demo. It took a few weeks of my computer being messed up until I got the reply I wanted from their Customer Support.
And the Half-Life 2 demo was boring. I don't understand why so many people love this game. Perfect Dark >>>>>>>>>>>>> Goldeneye 007 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Everything else. |
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tiger72
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| said by Josh7289 :Yuck. I hate Valve. Their crappy Steam crap wouldn't uninstall from my computer after I was done playing the Half-Life 2 demo. It took a few weeks of my computer being messed up until I got the reply I wanted from their Customer Support. And the Half-Life 2 demo was boring. I don't understand why so many people love this game. Perfect Dark >>>>>>>>>>>>> Goldeneye 007 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Everything else. 1. maybe they spent more time on the actual game than the demo.
2. if you can't uninstall steam, maybe you shouldn't use a computer.
Add/Remove programs then delete the steam folder. It's not rocket science. Actually, it's not even ape science.
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