[Oni]

Everyone always praises Steam, but they do have a lot of shady practices. Especially considering the shit Microsoft got for even thinking about an online distribution system that made it hard to share games. Microsoft even had proposed a better Family Sharing feature than Steam has now.

If you purchase a pack with games you already own in it, the games/licences just disappear. You can't transfer licences under any circumstance, and apparently if steam ever sells a game that just doesn't work, you aren't entitled to a refund.

Don't get me wrong, my Steam library is 350 odd strong, and I've spent a *lot* of money on it. Just seems like it deserves a little more scrutiny than it's getting.

Not 100% true. I purchased the War Z and asked for a refund, explaining that the game was complete garbage. They gave me the refund promptly.

[itaxim]

Not 100% true. I purchased the War Z and asked for a refund, explaining that the game was complete garbage. They gave me the refund promptly.

Tell that to the ACCC then, maybe they'll back down. Sounds like that's exactly what they are suing Steam for not having.

[Woozehh]

Fuck australia. I live her and hate the whole government especially when this shit happens like who the fuck actually cares

[Oni]

Tell that to the ACCC then, maybe they'll back down. Sounds like that's exactly what they are suing Steam for not having.

Maybe War Z was an exception. It was pretty bad.

[raVinat00r]

They should be sued just on the fact there is no HL3 yet

[Ayoub]

I got a refund from them once :O

[wolfnotsheep]

Microsoft is bad news, to be boycotted at every opportunity.

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And yet, I can't help but play FF7 on my PC thanks to them...

[Ayoub]

What has microsoft to do with his?

[MiS]

Maybe War Z was an exception. It was pretty bad.

I heard all about the drama with War Z - game reviews, articles and so on when it was released and how almost none of the promises were lived up to. Especially the microtransactions, wow.

[EngineerGalt]

I'm a big fan of Steam and have never had a problem with the way they do business. That being said if people have such a big problem with the Steam return policies they have the right to sue. They should not, however, hide behind a government agency. Stand up for yourself, don't rely on the government to solve all of your problems.