POLL: Aftermath's Method of Purchase. Which do u prefer through steam or from Store?

[little.rebel]

As we know Aftermath is just over the horizon, we all know we want it. But how do u plan on getting it? I believe that i read it would be release though steam only, and that u will HAVE to ay by credit card only. This might be a disadvantage to some younger users/fans who have to get someone else to buy it for them, credit car acessibility also a problem.
But I have also heard rumours that It will be released for retail afterall. So you will hopefully be able to buy it at stores.

I personally would buy a copy on disc from a store over the counter, the good old fashioned way.

But anyway, which will be your prefered method of purchase?

Please take a moment to answer the Poll above. I thank you in advance for your input, i am sure the results will be of interest to most people. Also please have your say.

 

[Absinthe]

It will be relased through retail and Steam. It's not one or the other.

I personally will be getting it via Steam. I'll get to play it right at the time of release (assuming I get a new ****ing rig by the time it's out), I don't need to worry about losing a CD/key, it's efficient, and it doesn't put money into EA's pocket.

 

[little.rebel]

Yes hopefully it will be released by bot means, I am just bringing this up becasue i read a steam news update that Aftermath would be released only through steam.
I know that both methods are likely now, but i wanted to know other peoples preferance.

I dont mind paying alittle extra to get a Hard copy. and i am not that impatient that i need it the exact second its released.

 

[diluted]

It was confirmed by Valve a couple months ago that Aftermath will be relased in retail too.
I don't have a CC so I have no choice but to buy retail, so I'm glad they're coming out with a retail version.

 

[wilka91]

STEAM

the only way to be sure I'll be playing at exactly 8am GMT (12AM Pacific)

 

[little.rebel]

Another reason im buying retail is because I collect them. Right from the first Half-life, Opp-Force, Blue Shift and Gunman Chronicals, i have them on Disc and in thier original boxes.

Together with HL2, Aftermath will add to the collection, i am sure they will be worth something someday.

Heck, I have already seen posts here from people that never even saw the original games on sale.

 

[smsKONG]

From one set of ****ers to another isnt it..... Vivendi to EA :E

steam again for me, embargo on all EA products till they fix bf2!

 

[Ennui]

Steam.

 

[Terranboy]

Maybe I'm old fashion but I like having a pretty little box, and a jew case to display amoung my collection. Its just not the same otherwise

 

[Absinthe]

While I understand that mentality to a degree, I don't see the point unless there's something cool along with it. Boxes are something I eventually throw away. Jewel cases, blah. So many companies are content with giving you your CD in a paper case along with a worthless card showing you keyboard controls. Manuals are even a major afterthought nowadays. Nobody really bothers with backstory, enemy descriptions, weapon descriptions, and all that neat jazz.

Now, when a game ships with that kind of big-ass Blizzard manual that dedicates at least 15 pages to the game world's history, then I'll buy retail because I find that interesting. I have a whole stack of manuals in a box somewhere because I can't bring myself to let them go. Otherwise, online distribution is preferred. It's the way forward as well.

 

[Ennui]

starcraft manual = pwn

 

[Absinthe]

starcraft manual = pwn

That is exactly what I had in mind.

Effin' Xel'Naga ftw.

 

[DEATHMASTER]

I hope to get it in the box/cd, not only to actually have some sort of backup but also save downloading time cause I doubt its gonna be anything less than 500 mbs

 

[Absinthe]

I hope to get it in the box/cd, not only to actually have some sort of backup but also save downloading time cause I doubt its gonna be anything less than 500 mbs

Preloading...

Just leave it on while you're at school/work and it will be done by the time you get home.

 

[azumi]

I will buy it trough steam at first, so that I can play it asap
But later I will probably buy the box, just for the fun of it

 

[UndeadScottsman]

There wasn't anything really that cool in the CD releases of Half-Life 2, which is pretty much why I went with Steam. In exchange, I got a crapton of goodies, games, and the ability to play Half-Life 2 15 minutes right after it got activated.

I think I'll go with Steam again.

 

[Dr. Freeman]

i'd like to purchase via Steam but that option isn't viable for me.
retail is most likely the way i get Aftermath.

 

[Terranboy]

I got a cool shirt....its kinda cool...I guess. I was the only person at the Gamestop in my area to pre-order the Collectors Edition. Oh well, I'll pay $30 to have 1 DVD rather than 9 disc that I might lose, plus I think Half Life: Source only came with that (other than Steam options)

 

[hi_ted]

I don't have a way of paying for online purchases with a credit card yet, so it's retail for me.

 

[Reaktor4]

steam definitely.

 

[VippiN]

Retail, so I can add the boxart to my collection.

 

[colson]

I would like to have a box and cd's. Preloading is so gay. But I was un-impressed with the box set of halflife 2. No manual and no jewel cases? Just stupid paper ones? WTF!!! But if I was to buy through steam I would need a credit card and to download it all. Plus I don't trust buying stuff over the net. If I can't see exactly what I'm buying or who I'm buying it from I believe it is risky. There's always the posibillity something could screw up and I might get ripped off, so for me retail is the way to go. I really wish I bought the silver package though. Dod: Source and cs:cz and deleted scenes and ever other game for 60 bucks pretty awesome deal. Thats my only regret about going retail either than putting money in EA's pockets.

 

[Lemonking]

reatail,I only have dial-up so there is no other way

 

[Kanehdian]

Definitley Steam. It's going to $12.95 and i'm sure EA will sell it for $30 in retail.

 

[DannyC.]

I'm getting DSL installed this week, so I could get it off Steam, but I think I'll get a good ol' retail version.

 

[Fonaki]

Retail

But if it's 15$ more expensive, sure I would go steam.

 

[kupocake]

Retail, but only because my Uni connection is an unknown quantity and I don't want to bring down the wrath of the IT staff for stealing all their bandwidth or some-such. That said, I may not even be able to Authenticate the game... I've nothing against Steam really, just situation.

 

[chu]

Retail, I prefer a hard copy.

 

[T.H.C.138]

retail=EA gets paid

steam=VALVe gets paid..

Steam for every purchase to make sure VALVe gets my money and not EA!

 

[gabriel]

i will buy it from the store because i want the box. heh.