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    bonaparte: Steam is already a giant DRM system - I really don't understand why people use it. The main issue is that each game is locked to your steam account fo... more »
    balls187: So, give it a few days, and they'll crack that shit. more »
    ThursdayNext: I don't get this CEG stuff. As I understand it currently... Games only open through Steam. Games will only open if you have a valid Steam Acct and Ste... more »
    EroThraX: Does no one remember Gabe N's DICE Keynote address? "- He says some great sutff about combating piracy. Really seems to hit the nail on the head when ... more »
    Kaineko: It will be hacked. However, kudos to Valve for trying something new. more »
    BritBloke916: Apparently, the new technology that "makes DRM obsolete" is based on the idea that a legitimate purchaser of the game will have a copy of the game's i... more »
    Matt0505: Nothing is ever going to "stop" piracy other than human decency to realize that it's wrong. And we know how far that's going to go don't we? Anyway, I... more »
    UltimatePancakeSensation: So, I'm a bit confused, and part of it might be that I'm not a PC gamer and hence don't use Steam. How does creating a unique copy of a game via CEG ... more »
    Mr_Raccoon: Hmmm... it seems like OnLive is putting the heat on Steam (no pun intended). I mean, why would you ever need to have DRM if you could just 'stream' a ... more »
    FLYBOY611: "On any compatible PC" humor me here...how does this stop piracy? Does this mean that the game is tailored to your steam account, because I thought th... more »
    upandb: I don't get it...how is that different than the current Steam? You can download the game to any computer, and as long as you log in with your SteamID... more »
    Ice9994: I love GDC ,First I read about OnLive and now this! more »
    AssassinXaero: Sounds good to me... more »
    Kenzya: It would have been hard to imagine Steam would be this successful back when Half Life 2 came out.. more »
    eddienoteddy: steam continues its quest for total world domination. +1 more »
  • #valve

    New Steamworks Feature "Makes DRM Obsolete"

    Shortly after Microsoft revealed new features for their Games for Windows Live service, Valve counters with new Steamworks features, including in-game downloadable content, robust matchmaking, and new technology they claim "makes DRM obsolete." More »
  • #valve

    Valve Announce Steamcloud, Sounds Great

  • #developer

    Valve Offers Up Steam Online to Devs for Free