Think of it as a midnight release for a game on a console, like the XBOX or Halo 3.
You might have the boxed copy in your hands, or the digital copy downloaded on your computer, but since your computer has to launch the game through steam (console, from our example) and it requires a one-off connection to the internet to validate your game to your account, no one can play before the release time.
I hope that helps...I dont think it will, ask again if you need a proper clarification
edit: ^*&$^(*#&^)#$)^&!)&@^)#^_^ what is it with all these random cool members from other parts coming in and posting in the same minute I am, but before me.
Just while you are here Andres, are you the Godfather?![]()
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