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okr on 19 August 2010
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Zkuq said:
okr said:
Zkuq said:
  • Civilization V (PC) - Probably getting this, though I'm still thinking because of forcing Steam down my throat.

I thought Civ V was a retail game, which can also be bought via Steam and D2D. Is that not correct? Did I miss something?

Civ IV was indeed a retail game. Civ V will use Steam as DRM though, ie. it will require Steam to work. That includes online activation and tying the game to a single account. Of course Civ V will also be available for download on Steam. The digital version also seems to have an excusive map as a pre-order bonus. There also seems to be an exclusive Deluxe Edition on Steam which includes a whole new civilization that can't be found anywhere else - AFAIK not even in the retail special edition.

But yeah, my biggest problem is with DRM and to me, Steam is just that. And if someone thinks I'm wrong about Civ V's DRM, correct me.

Yes, that's unfortunately correct. I just looked up the system requirements. http://www.civilization5.com/#/community/system_requirements

I'm a Civizilation fan ever since the first game was released 19 years ago, bought it soon after release and it blew me away. I think it's one of the best gaming franchises ever created and Civ 1 and 2 are among my all-time most favourite games. I have a Steam account, but DRM for Civ V is very disappointing news to me.