While I doubt I'll ever be excited by this partnership with Steam, at least I won't have to be concerned about unsubstantiated rumours. Like the 1 gig update. As it stands now, I'll be one of those that won't be buying the game as long as I'm being forced to use Steam. Make that optional and I'll be more than happy to pick it up on release date.
agreed. a shame really, was looking forward to it but with the current decision to mandate the requirement to run via steam I will have to take a pass on the entire thing. ~