Yeah, this isn't really News. They've been saying this for years (or maybe just everyone else has been saying they should) It was inevitable. It'll be news when they come out with a list of upcoming releases. If they can get someone like Adobe on board with this, it will be something epic.
Could you explain how you think that might work? At the moment I don't see the value.
I'm just assuming they'll might as well add it if there going with app store idea like Apple, but I would like a Netflix launcher on the PC, rather then launching it through the web browser.
I'm seeing all my engineering CAD applications on Steam, going on sale 2-3 times a year. With achievements. Glorious!
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Holy shitsnacks... My business software procurable during a Steam sale, or addable to a wishlist for gifting opportunities? I think I might be drooling a bit.
OTOH, I somehow doubt there will be a lot of software I would use (at least off the bat), and I also doubt they'll do sales like they do with games (of course, that might not be the case). It may, however, be a good way for indie software developers to get their products out there (since, you know, Steam's been pretty damn good for that in the indie game realm). Who knows, maybe we'll see a Humble Not-Games Software Bundle happen (calling it now) with Steam codes available.
I honestly see Adobe going the way of Blizzard (i.e. EF U STEEM) with this, especially since they're already pushing their own cloud services. At least I wouldn't get my hopes up.
Technically speaking, they have already been doing so, what with the game engine and game development tools avaliable through Steam for its' games. Sounds great that they're expanding on this!
Could you explain how you think that might work? At the moment I don't see the value.
I'm just assuming they'll might as well add it if there going with app store idea like Apple, but I would like a Netflix launcher on the PC, rather then launching it through the web browser.
You can already do this... In Chrome, go to Menu > Tools > Create Application Shortcut. No need for Steam to get involved at all.
I welcome my new app auto-updating overlords. I hope pidgin gets put in there so I can finally keep it updated.
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Then maybe Steam can merge with Foursquare, so my badges can get me hats in TF2.
Maybe one day we could use Yelp to review the best community-made maps in Civ5.
All of my screenshots could be posted directly to Instagram with an 8-bit filter.
All of my screenshots could be posted directly to Instagram with an 8-bit filter.
YES.
I love their focus on open development, and that they allow new developers to have a shot of glory on their very popular platform.
+1 to steam.
OTOH, I somehow doubt there will be a lot of software I would use (at least off the bat), and I also doubt they'll do sales like they do with games (of course, that might not be the case). It may, however, be a good way for indie software developers to get their products out there (since, you know, Steam's been pretty damn good for that in the indie game realm). Who knows, maybe we'll see a Humble Not-Games Software Bundle happen (calling it now) with Steam codes available.
I honestly see Adobe going the way of Blizzard (i.e. EF U STEEM) with this, especially since they're already pushing their own cloud services. At least I wouldn't get my hopes up.
I welcome my new app auto-updating overlords. I hope pidgin gets put in there so I can finally keep it updated.