Originally Posted by Goyo
I do not see why each developer/distributor cannot emulate steam. Why can't each developer/distributor offer thier own Direct download store attached to their product main site that has a database of which users have purchased which products and allow the user to re-download the game/software that has already been purchased? I see no reason they need to try to replace steam. Just make the purchase/install/reinsall as painless as possible.
Edit: that point is moot for PS2 as it is free to play.
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The logistics involved in creating something like that which is reliable is kind of tricky
Easier to just piggyback off someone else who has already done the work for you.