Scyimon

Okay, I have Steam, I also have a legit copy purchased at Gamestop. Now I did see the Steam logo, but no where on the case does it say that the game will have to be downloaded from Steam, just Steam is required. I can handle updates, they usually aren't very big, but have you ever tried to download multiple GB files over a crapy internet connection? When I purchase a DIGITAL copy, I expect to DL it, but when I purchase a RETAIL copy, I expect to go home, put it into my system, register it with Steam and download updates not the entire game. This is really my only issue with developers going to this type of system. I mean look at SimCity. People waiting hours just to play single player as you have to be logged into thier servers to play. This is an insane requirement. I pay by the GB for my internet and they are basically telling those of us who don't want to live in a city with all its people and pollution and crime to shove off. I truly wish everyone had a 50MB connection to get these types of issues resolved but there are still a vast number of gamers who are in the same type of boat as I am. A non-steam version would be great, or at least a version that didn't require a massive DL to play the game. Sure have us login to authenticate the game, but at least warn you customers that the game will have to be downloaded from Steam not just say Steam required.