I'm a new player...

But you can pass on the game it's just that you have to pass on your account details to your friend. If you think Steam is bad then stay well clear off GTA 4, that you have to create a Rockstar ID and a Windows Live ID and sign into each one before you play the game everytime time. Not many manufacturers like people passing on the game good word or not, they aren't getting money from your friend playing for free. Valve at least allow unlimited installation which allows you to share with friends. Securom games like EAs and GTA 4 don't, they allow 3 time installation only then that's it. That was to prevent sharing and reselling
 
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