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Originally Posted by Hooves
There appears to be more and more games that are relying on stream support that its getting rather ridiculous...
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That's because it's cheaper in the long run for the company.
Developers realize that people are moving more into digital downloads so they are taking advantage of platforms like STEAM. That and STEAM provides MP/patch support so they don't have to spend extra money to make their own.
Also, when a customer downloads off STEAM, the developers don't have to spend money on making the disc, package, manual, and shipping costs.
Unless the developers are like Blizzard where to have more than enough money to make their own platform most are going that route or Windows LIVE.
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Well, I only oppse it because my connection can be a bit crazy. DC at the wrong time. Other than that, doesn't bother me
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But you don't need to be online 24/7 for it.