Addicted to steam?

Axleuk · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:28

I'm curious about your steam habit.

How many of you would admit to actually being addicted to steam?

I have only just started to buy more games in the past 6 weeks. Previous to that I only had an account to get the freebies. But I have now amassed a huge collection in such little time that I fear it is not about the games any more. I am starting to feel it's about value for money.

OK, there are few games I have paid retail or close to retail but they are the ones that I have really wanted to play. The rest of the games I am making an excuse that they will do me for the year until the next sales come around.

Am I alone?

lrlcr · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:37

I do this, don't worry as long as you can still eat and look after any dependants.

opethdisciple · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:43

As long as your not spending all the money on games and have enough to live and feed other and pay bills its fine.

However, this is exactly the reason why Valve offer free games. It gets steam installed on your computer in your home at your finger tips 24/7!!

Jae-So · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:44

haha definitely an addict, I would rather all my games were on Steam lol

Axleuk · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:49

It doesn't help that once your credit card details are on the system it is too simple to just click and pay for something.

Damn you steam.

lrlcr · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:49

I don't buy games that aren't on steam. Haven't bought bf3 for that very reason.

Number_25 · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:51

Probably because of the fantastic deals that it offers.

Nate75 · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:52

lrlcr said:
I don't buy games that aren't on steam. Haven't bought bf3 for that very reason.

same

LokiS · 25 Dec 2011 at 22:53

I tend to avoid looking at Steam unless I want to buy/play something specific. If I looked at steam sales etc every time they were up I'd probably have no money

pingu666 · 25 Dec 2011 at 23:09

yep
i need to add all my games to steam, so id use it as a start menue type thing

with some games so cheap its kinda like, well why not?. sad thing is i dont play that much :\

SkidMarkKing · 25 Dec 2011 at 23:18

Number_25 said:
Probably because of the fantastic deals that it offers.

Yeah I have started using it more lately. Brilliant deals on there and its nice to have all games in one client then just install on different PCs

will13 · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:00

I only buy from Steam if its not cheaper elsewhere, gotta admit though its really handy having 1 program with games on it and not 80+ DVD cases around

Rroff · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:12

lrlcr said:
I don't buy games that aren't on steam. Haven't bought bf3 for that very reason.

Same story here unfortunatly and was moderatly into BF2 so was interested in BF3.

Strife212 · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:14

I still bought BF3 because well, it's BF3.

I really hate random digital downloads that aren't linked to any client though. They are awful.

Alex74 · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:17

Axleuk said:
I'm curious about your steam habit.

How many of you would admit to actually being addicted to steam?

I have only just started to buy more games in the past 6 weeks. Previous to that I only had an account to get the freebies. But I have now amassed a huge collection in such little time that I fear it is not about the games any more. I am starting to feel it's about value for money.

OK, there are few games I have paid retail or close to retail but they are the ones that I have really wanted to play. The rest of the games I am making an excuse that they will do me for the year until the next sales come around.

Am I alone?

How huge?

I wouldnt say i'm addicted but i've certainly made good use of the service

Can't say no to good deals!