Half-life 2 and Steam?

Galaril · 11-11-2004, 07:24 PM

I haven't paid any attention to the talk of Steam .What is it? Does it mean we can download and buy Half Life 2?

jeff061 · 11-11-2004, 07:25 PM

Yeah, purchase and download, no actual physical media. But i believe it can create cd/dvd images for you after downloading.

bamcgee · 11-11-2004, 07:42 PM

I bought and downloaded it via Steam, and I now get messages that it's pre-loaded on my computer. I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that on the release day, they'll authorize Steam to allow me to play. Which of course I don't have time for now because I'm so busy with Halo 2, FM 2005, and TPB 2005. Life's a b*tch.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-11-2004, 07:45 PM

Yep, as soon as it is released (midnight of the 16th I think), the Steam download will allow you to play. There is talk that this will become increasing popular in the future, and that it might hurt publishing companies (which receive less profits from the electronics sales.)

Calis · 11-11-2004, 08:11 PM

Heh, read a funny thing on this today, apparently for even the SP portion of the game you have to have it authorized on the 'net before you can play.

So there was a place that broke release date and some folks picked up copies early, only to find out they can't play them! Ouch.

Coder · 11-12-2004, 03:45 AM

So.. since you downloaded it.. is a DVD-image created so that you can create a hardcopy?

Francis_Cole · 11-12-2004, 07:09 AM

There is a backup option in steam where you can burn to cd/dvd.
I've ordered HL2 on steam... 8am tuesday (UK time) isn't long away!!!!

bob · 05-28-2007, 04:38 PM

Random question regarding Steam - I need to format my PC to do a fresh install. Do I need to do anything to deactivate the games that I have downloaded, or will they be available for download when I reinstall Steam and login into my account on the fresh XP install?

11-11-2004, 07:25 PM	#2
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Yeah, purchase and download, no actual physical media. But i believe it can create cd/dvd images for you after downloading. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 11-11-2004 at 07:26 PM.

11-11-2004, 07:45 PM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Yep, as soon as it is released (midnight of the 16th I think), the Steam download will allow you to play. There is talk that this will become increasing popular in the future, and that it might hurt publishing companies (which receive less profits from the electronics sales.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-12-2004, 03:45 AM	#6
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	So.. since you downloaded it.. is a DVD-image created so that you can create a hardcopy? __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~

11-12-2004, 07:09 AM	#7
Francis_Cole SI Games Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, England	There is a backup option in steam where you can burn to cd/dvd. I've ordered HL2 on steam... 8am tuesday (UK time) isn't long away!!!! __________________ "We are not the Chad Pennington Jets" - Chad Pennington

11-11-2004, 07:42 PM	#3
bamcgee High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA	I bought and downloaded it via Steam, and I now get messages that it's pre-loaded on my computer. I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that on the release day, they'll authorize Steam to allow me to play. Which of course I don't have time for now because I'm so busy with Halo 2, FM 2005, and TPB 2005. Life's a b*tch.

11-11-2004, 08:11 PM	#5
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Heh, read a funny thing on this today, apparently for even the SP portion of the game you have to have it authorized on the 'net before you can play. So there was a place that broke release date and some folks picked up copies early, only to find out they can't play them! Ouch.

05-28-2007, 04:38 PM	#8
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Random question regarding Steam - I need to format my PC to do a fresh install. Do I need to do anything to deactivate the games that I have downloaded, or will they be available for download when I reinstall Steam and login into my account on the fresh XP install?

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