Steam, an online game purchasing service

Steam, an online game purchasing service

People buy movies and games and music. Most of the time, it’s a hard copy from the store. But instances of buying and downloading online are increasing. The first immediate complaint of digital purchases is that you don’t get a real product. I know I speak for many people when I say that I like to have a tangible purchase when I buy something. I enjoy ripping off the factory wrap, reading the back of the DVD case, and putting the media on the shelf with the rest of my collection. But despite this single shortcoming, it is easy to see that digital distribution has much to offer, and that we will certainly see more of it in the future.

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