Wow I can fill the hate for steam from most of this thread, let’s keep it simple if you don't like steam don't use it. I know, I know, Kerberos/paradox is making you buy their games. O Waite, no there not you do have a choice. I hate what EA did with madden, so what do I do to show EA I dislike what they did I don't buy madden simple. And steam is not a monopoly, developer/publisher have a choice and at this point steam is the best option, again simple, and If anyone needs the definition of a monopoly let me know I’ll be happy to help.