Civilization V to use Steam/Steamworks

[Husar]

Yes, you can get it in a box, though Amazon has it strangely more expensive than the Steam version.

Well, if I understand this correctly, you can get it in a box but you will have to install and run Steam at least once in order to play it.

[Martok]

Well, if I understand this correctly, you can get it in a box but you will have to install and run Steam at least once in order to play it.

Correct.

[Beskar]

but Amazon version is usually far cheaper than Steam. it having to be registered on Steam is a plus, as it allows me to have the game on Steam for cheaper than buying it from Steam.

[drone]

but Amazon version is usually far cheaper than Steam. it having to be registered on Steam is a plus, as it allows me to have the game on Steam for cheaper than buying it from Steam.

[al Roumi]

but Amazon version is usually far cheaper than Steam. it having to be registered on Steam is a plus, as it allows me to have the game on Steam for cheaper than buying it from Steam.

Um, in the UK, Amazon is often cheaper than Steam, especially on release. The only time Steam really gets an advantage is the "steam sales", but they are usually quite late.

My fingers are firmly crossed that the UK's economy doesn't tank so much that this situation changes...

[drone]

My is not about the price, but the "it having to be registered on Steam is a plus" bit. I would prefer to pay more to have a game not require Steam or any other DRM mechanism.

[Beskar]

My is not about the price, but the "it having to be registered on Steam is a plus" bit. I would prefer to pay more to have a game not require Steam or any other DRM mechanism.

Steam is great, you don't need disks, you can install it over different computers, and it usually comes without any DRM. Also, Steam isn't much of a DRM, it is more of a very helpful program for gamers.

[TinCow]

but Amazon version is usually far cheaper than Steam. it having to be registered on Steam is a plus, as it allows me to have the game on Steam for cheaper than buying it from Steam.

I think this is trend you're going to see a lot more of. Producing a physical version costs a lot more than a digital version due to production, distribution, and retail costs. Digital versions can essentially go straight from the publisher to the customer without any of the old overhead distribution costs (except for advertising). It's very good news for publishers and developers, and very bad news for Gamestop.

[Azathoth]

That's what they get for taking out EB Games.