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Steam
Official Steam GIFTING thread of equal global distribution
2010 Thread

What is Steam-

a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute games and related media online, from small independent developers to larger software houses. Steam also has community features, automated game updates, and in-game voice and chat functionality.

As of 2010, there are over 1,100 games available through Steam.[3] In January 2010 Valve claimed that it had surpassed 25 million active user accounts.[4] Although Valve never releases sales figures, Steam is estimated to have a 70% share of the digital distribution market for video games.[5]

Many major publishers have catalogs on Steam, including Electronic Arts, Activision, 2K Games, Ubisoft, THQ, Sega, Codemasters, id Software, LucasArts, Capcom, Rockstar Games, Square Enix and Bethesda Softworks.

TIPS


Search other regions of the Steam store-
adding'?cc=uk', '?cc=us', '?cc=fr' at the end of Steam's address.
Multiple credit cards-
You can spread the payments over multiple credit cards by adding money from each card/ account to your steam wallet:
1)Log into the client
2)Click on '.... account' at the top right corner of the page
3)Click 'add funds to Steam wallet'
DO. NOT. FILE. A. CHARGEBACK! Work with Valve directly to fix the issue.


FAQ-
How do I contact Steam support?
Steam Support
Is my support account the same as my Steam account?
No. Your Steam, Steam Forums, and Steam Support accounts are all different
How often are their sales?

• Midweek Sale-Tuesday through Thursday.
• Weekend Sale- Thurs through Monday morning.
• Weeklong Sale- Monday through Friday

Is there offline mode?
Yes, from within the client click on 'Steam' and then select 'Go offline'. You will have to store your log in information and periodically go online to verify files.
Which games can I register on Steam?
Here is a list
How can I add a non Steam game to the client?
Go to 'GAMES' and click on 'Add a non-Steam game to library'

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

 

[Ninja Kn1ght]

I love Steam. Here's to another year of buying games I've never heard of and will probably never play, just because they're on sale.

 

[shintoki]

I passed 100 titles on my account! Technically only 92 games, Several mods, the Humble Indie Bundle, bunch of Valve stuff, etc.

 

[bathala]

More Steam sale. More money for Gabe. Waiting Episode3
2011

 

[MotorbreathX]

LovingSteam

 

[Kritz]

To another year of my bank account having progressively less money in it!

 

[WanderingWind]

I have 83 games and only played through 34. Thanks Steam for making me feel like a consumer whore! ...can't wait until Recetter goes back on sale

 

[Firehead]

Another year of insane sales, great games and selling your body out to Gabe. I'm not ready! ):

 

[blackMamba1187]

Currently ballooned up to 250 (71 installed) games thanks to recent sales. That number includes source mods(5), non-steam games(3) and expansions.

 

[Schmattakopf]

I am ready for another year.

LET'S DO THIS.

 

[Trouble]

I am ready for another year.

LET'S DO THIS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbpccXp6Swo

 

[Seagoon]

Steam seems to be the online community / storefront that PSN and XBL want to be someday.

One thing I'd like to see is a 'Made for Steam' type certification, games with this certification should have at the very least:
Steam Cloud support
Windows 7 x64 Compatible
Widescreen Support
Controller support
No Additional DRM
Cross Platform where possible

I guess something similar to the whole GFW program, but something that actually works :lol

 

[Stop It]

You know what, I've actually got to a point where I look at my games list and think "Really, what the HELL have I been doing"?

I would make a New Year's resolution to never buy a game on Steam again, but I'll know I would break it, probably tomorrow. Damn you Valve!

 

[erpg]

Excited to see what "white whine" complaints we get this year.

 

[John]

the new steam thread being made is the first indication to me that it's actually a new year

whoa

 

[jrs]

It just keeps on growing, soon my 2TB Black will be full.

356 Games with a value of $5643.77 USD

 

[BioHazard]

Fuck. I fucking love Steam.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

I had to buy a 2TB HDD for game backup storage last week because of Steam filling up a 1TB HDD. Here's to another year and filling up that drive!

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

I hope Valve announces surprise Portal 2 preorder for New Year's Eve.

 

[Grisby]

Cmmmooon EP 3 announcement/update.

Looking forward to a great steamy year baby.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

How the hell can you guys have over a TB of Steam games :lol, all my PC games are only 800GB or so.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

How the hell can you guys have over a TB of Steam games :lol, all my PC games are only 800GB or so.

Not only that, but probably haven't finished like %10 of those games. :lol

I only have 40 games in Steam and I still need to finish and/or play more than half of them. :lol

 

[Schmattakopf]

How the hell can you guys have over a TB of Steam games :lol, all my PC games are only 800GB or so.

All my PC games that are of any significant size are Steam games, at this point.

 

[I <3 Memes]

Whats up with that Stem.jpg? Looks like a low quality console version of the icon that has been uprezzed for PC.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Whats up with that Stem.jpg? Looks like a low quality console version of the icon that has been uprezzed for PC.

It is . I will get a better one later today.

 

[kuYuri]

To another year of Steam sales. *tips glass*

 

[Metalic Sand]

Here's to another year of steam taking my money.

 

[Traumahound]

It is . I will get a better one later today.

I extracted the 512x512 icon from the OS X version of Steam if you want to use it:

Steam Icon

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

I extracted the 512x512 icon from the OS X version of Steam if you want to use it:

Steam Icon

Thanks man but I found one that works.

 

[Lkr]

is the community broked?

 

[Slightly Live]

is the community broked?

Yup. Try restarting Steam again.

 

[Hawk SE]

I'm waiting for the Rewards Points, Steam VISA credit card.

 

[MNC]

I love steam!

 

[Laurentius]

2011: the year we got an Episode 3 screenshot.



Ah, who am I kidding! It ain't gonna happen. I say give it another three years until we get a screenshot.

 

[Aon]

Can 2011 be the year of Steam Cloud adoption please?

 

[Dead Prince]

I just want to say Clickr is awesome. it supports all the steam features such as steam clouds and even have online multiplayer and achievements. and did i tell you it's awesome? :lol.

 

[Arkaerial]

At times I really feel like giving up gaming and then Steam just bitch-slaps me and I come back crying.

 

[markot]

Wheres the midweek sale Steam >_<!?

 

[Volcynika]

Wheres the midweek sale Steam >_<!?

Monday is not mid-week.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I wish they'd sell Steam Wallet cards in stores. It would really make it easy for relatives to get me something as a gift, since right now they don't know what at all to get me.

 

[markot]

I wish they'd sell Steam Wallet cards in stores. It would really make it easy for relatives to get me something as a gift, since right now they don't know what at all to get me.

I dont see Gamestop stocking something that is taking business from them. Not unless they get like 30% of each card >.<

 

[graywolf323]

w00t new thread

now leggo of my wallet for a while Steam I need to recover :lol

I wish they'd sell Steam Wallet cards in stores. It would really make it easy for relatives to get me something as a gift, since right now they don't know what at all to get me.

same I might have spent more during the holiday sale if I could have gotten Steam cards at Best Buy using gift cards I got for there (like I did getting an Amazon gift card, PSN card, and iTunes card from Best Buy)

 

[X05]

Nice, "My History" got fixed.

 

[Oreoleo]

Taking bets on when Steam becomes self-aware and begins to destroy humanity.

 

[Weenerz]

Not many games left on Steam that I really needed besides coming soon games, so this year should be cheaper (I hope).

 

[V_Ben]

Oh hey, this is also the year when Steamworks comes to the PS3. Global domination in 3..2..1..

 

[speedpop]

Anyone figured out a reliable fix to get around certain game downloads being constantly "suspended"?

Also some games just will not install no matter what and no matter what server. I figured it was due to the Steam sale but c'mon.


I NEED DIVINE WIND. RELEASE IT PARADOX.

 

[ZZMitch]

Currently playing through the Half Life series for the first time... all hail steam!

 

[Morbid Angel]

I NEED DIVINE WIND. RELEASE IT PARADOX.

This. WTF is going on?

 

[DangerousDave]

When there are the next sales? I waited to the last day to buy all the stuff that was not day of the deal, and I had to do overtime at work so I missed the opportunity.