I agree that STEAM is not very user friendly. It's only an infant product for online distribution, but the trend I hope it starts is where PC game developers can sell to the end consumer without the need of a retailer, and most importantly, without an overbearing publisher.
The online distribution model could shift power from Publisher to Developer.
The Next Step After Steam...
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I agree that STEAM is not very user friendly. It's only an infant product for online distribution, but the trend I hope it starts is where PC game developers can sell to the end consumer without the need of a retailer, and most importantly, without an overbearing publisher.
The online distribution model could shift power from Publisher to Developer.