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Postby cas » Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:59 am

Today i went to a local pca game stall here and when i verify with them was told by them saying stuff like local game that was bought here was tagged to steam and only can install at locally, if use overseas can't . Wondering how true is it? Anyone know, i was kinda surprised when i was told, also i seldom download steam to play online game, so far most of my game i only play on the desktop level and beside CA though is a online game but that doesn't require steam
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Re: Local game bought is tagged to steam

Postby Greybear » Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:57 pm

That would suck. But they can block access based on IP locations.

The blocking would be due to several things, including laws in the area of the gamer that prohibit access to content.


I do seem to remember that like HL3 was able to be played Offline - seems like our boys in camo were playing it in Iraq on their down time.
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Re: Local game bought is tagged to steam

Postby Mr. Chris » Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:47 pm

Steam is not just for Multi Player games, I think the majority of games available thru them are Single Person. The best and biggest thing about Steam is that you buy the games online then download them to your PC. Very convenient (for me anyways) and they always have weekend specials or "packs" (several games by the same company or a series of titles) and you can get games really cheap.

They are probably using Steam to register the game so that is the method of anti pirating, rather than SecuRom which is a nasty form DRM. Also, because of differences in pricing, games bought in different countries can't necessarily be played in another country. There could also be Regional Coding, much like a movie on DVD might have. Also differences in NTSC and PAL standards. Chris.
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