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  1. yukka TechSpot Paladin Posts: 547

    Steam.bought cataclysm from gamestation as it was a fiver less than direct from blizzard. Bought bc2 from blockbusters. Bad mistake. Doesn't update through steam and doesn't show I am playing to my friends in the same way. Steam used to suck bad when it first came out but its much better nowadays. Valve done a good job.
    yukka, Mar 13, 2011
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  2. Breech TechSpot Member Posts: 79

    Most of my titles I buy through Steam, not only for great sale prices but to support a company that still caters heavily to the PC crowd. I've used D2D a time or two as well. Last brick and mortar purchase was Bioshock 2 at GameStop.
    Breech, Mar 13, 2011
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  3. Guest

    Always boxed, either Amazon, Play or some other.
    Somehow I don't like being dependent on Steam or the likes, and on release, it's always cheaper to buy there than online. At least so far, for the games I want.
    Guest, Mar 13, 2011
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  4. Guest

    STEAM...just bought 3 games tonight!
    Guest, Mar 13, 2011
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  5. Guest

    I used to buy from stores, but recently in the past year or so I've been buying online.
    Steam, and Blizzard store. The reason? It can be cheaper online--I got Half-Life 2 for $10 on Steam.
    Another reason is that I don't ever have to worry about losing the CD or Key, all the downloads are available with my online account if I ever need to re-install.
    Guest, Mar 13, 2011
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  6. Relic TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,368   +11

    When buying new releases I usually go retail as it tends to offer more benefits. Most boxed copies I will get from either Amazon or Newegg. On rare occasions I will buy from a B&M like Target, Wal-Mart or even K-Mart as they sometimes have decent discounts that aren't matched online.

    For digital purchases my choice is usually Steam, especially during sales as they tend to offer the best overall deals. However I also buy from Impulse and GOG. I rarely buy new releases digitally though as they are same priced as retail.
    Relic, Mar 14, 2011
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  7. Guest

    The Pirate Bay.

    Paying for things is so 2006.
    Guest, Mar 14, 2011
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  8. Richy2k9 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 513

    hello ...

    Steam, D2D, Impulse, GoG, Gamersgate, Blizzard store for all online purchase & I do a lot / month.

    Ebay, hmv, local stores for disc-based (rare)

    cheers!
    Richy2k9, Mar 14, 2011
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  9. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,946   +120

    I used to be all about the physical media - but lately I've started to shift to Steam... and since I don't want to deal with multiple downloadable sources I only deal with Steam. Just wish there weren't as many limits to the titles you can import into steam from physical media.
    LNCPapa, Mar 14, 2011
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  10. tractorphil TechSpot Member Posts: 60

    I buy mainly from Steam but occasionally i buy from stores but that is becoming more rare for me
    tractorphil, Mar 14, 2011
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  11. Guest

    Usually Steam or Direct2Drive, but I also buy from best buy, or Gamestop(ew) if I want it for a midnight release.
    Guest, Mar 14, 2011
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