Physical media, Steam, Direct-2-Drive, Origin. These only a handful of methods for game distribution yet they result in the same questions, how much space do I need and what are the requirements? In the case of Steam and the other online distributors, you’re also faced with the initial download size. Requirements for playing the top games are increasing. If, like me, you build or purchase your PC with this in mind then you’ll at least have a good few years before deciding to upgrade components to keep up. The question is, should we have to? What if we could expand the gaming community past with a lot stricter computer budgets. What if a Mac gamer wanted to play Arkham City now?

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