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Scoobes said:
It's quite possibly the most sucessful PC game download service available and they are essentially like platform holders getting a small percentage of each download. Highly profitable for Valve I'm guessing. It also has a large and loyal community to rival that of X-box Live and PSN and will likely only grow.

Also, having a download service like Steam prevents second-hand game sales.

 

 

WOW I wonder if either big game companies could exploit the service? The  possibilty was endless. Though I wonder why Gabe dont want to share Steam. I only know now that Valve was a private company...



end of core gaming days prediction:

 

E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced

 

E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.

 

E3 2010- Tape runs out

http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg