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Sqrl on 30 April 2008
shio said:

Microsoft and Yahoo rejected Steam, says Valve

GamesIndustry.biz has learnt that Valve approached Microsoft and Yahoo - among others - to build Steam before deciding to develop it themselves.

Speaking in an interview, Valve's VP of marketing Doug Lombardi, described how the developer tried to convince other companies to build the gaming platform but was repeatedly rejected.

"You know, we went around to Yahoo, Microsoft...and anybody who seemed like a likely candidate to build something like Steam," he explained.

"We basically had our feature list that we wanted. We wanted auto-updating, we wanted better anti-piracy, better anti-cheat, and selling the games over the wire was something we came up with later.

"We went around to everybody and asked 'Are you guys doing anything like this?' And everyone was like 'That's a million miles in the future...We can't help you.'"

Steam now serves as a digital distribution platform selling over 300 titles and hosts a gaming community with over 15 million accounts.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/microsoft-and-yahoo-rejected-steam-says-valve

Thank you MS for rejecting Steam, because I wouldn't want your filthy paw prints in it

 

 The highlighted part makes me cringe.  What kind of businessmen says that crap?  Thats exactly when you want to get on board this kind of idea....well in advance so you can shape the market for yourself and have a massive headstart.  Christ they deserved to get their asses kicked by Steam if thats what they hone

 
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Slimebeast on 30 April 2008

And the usual MS-bashing continues...



Kratos on 30 April 2008

I wonder if gabe newell still thinks the ps3 is shit after what microsoft said about steam :P:P.
LOL



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bobobologna on 30 April 2008
Kratos said:
I wonder if gabe newell still thinks the ps3 is shit after what microsoft did :P:P.
LOL

Considering that Steam is already 5 years old (I think), Gabe Newell probably still thinks the PS3 is shit.

BenKenobi88, AFAIK, you only have to pay for Windows Live Gold if you want to play ranked matches, or have crossplatform gaming with the XBox360.  And, AFAIK, only one game supports crossplatform gaming, the less than stellar Shadowrun.

Also, Windows Live will NEVER be as good as Steam.  It's a program that's built into games.  Worst decision ever.  Microsoft really dropped the ball when it comes to PC gaming.  Although I doubt that they really care at this point. 



eab on 30 April 2008

I love steam. The idea of buying a game like GTA 3 for a measly $9 and then being able to play it on any computer from now till the end of time is fantastic. I hate losing CDs or forgetting CD keys, but knowing that in 75 years if I find myself in a shack in Tasmania. All I need to do is borrow a random laptop and I will be able to play a GTA or portal, or any of my life's game collection. In fact I am getting reluctant to buy games that aren't on Steam. I think "cool game but I actually need to carry this CD around with me wherever I go... I'll just wait till it comes out on steam"



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Kratos on 30 April 2008

@Bobolonga

^ yeah probably, its a shame though cause i loved the orange box (on ps3)



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