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Since this hasn't been done yet, I thought I would kick it off!  I have created a Steam Group for Anime Vice!  For those of you that don't know what Steam is, here is a quick explanation taken from Giant Bomb:
 
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management and communications platform created and maintained by Valve Corporation, and was first revealed at GDC (Game Developers Conference) on 22 March 2002 and released later in the year for Counter-Strike 1.6. It was critically shunned in the beginning due to various bugs and inconsistent server performance. However, over the years Steam has vastly improved on the various performance issues and bugs, and is seen as a fast, stable, and reliable service. As of 2009 there are over 900 games available to download (with most new games co-launching with their console counterparts or launching shortly after), and over 20 million members signed up.  
 
That's what steam is in a nutshell.  The best part about it is that the client is free which is located HERE.  Linked directly to the download on Steam's website.  The link should also work for the Mac version.  System requirements are listed below.
 
To check out the Community page, click this LINK.
 
I thought that it would be a fun a neat thing to do for the members of Anime Vice.  Currently AjayRaz is the only member and only officer at the moment.  We can play games with each other or just IM for fun.  So what are you waiting for?  Join today!
 

Helpful Info:

 

System Requirements Windows

• Must have Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7.  Steam does NOT work with Macs.
  
• 64 MB RAM
• 400 Mhz processor
• 1GB HD space (recommended)
• Internet connection (broadband recommended)

 
 

System Requirements for Mac

• Intel Mac, OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
• Two-button mouse strongly recommended
• 1GB HD space (recommended)
• Internet connection (broadband recommended)

 

 

Useful Links:

• Steam Support
  
• Information for New Users
• Contacting Steam Billing and Support
• Steam News

 

 
Got any useful info that I should add to this thread?  Just tell me and I'll add it.

 
If you guys have any questions, please ask.
 
 

EDIT ON JUNE 3, 2010

Sorry for being late.  Finally got the Mac Steam stuff up there.

@eldiax said:

" Joined! "

w00t!

@Lan said:

" That's pretty neat. When I get back to the Ville, I'll look into it more. All about finding more ways to connect with fellow Vicers. I'll sticky this too. :) "

Thanks a lot.  :)    This is also a great way to IM with other members since some members aren't smart with IRC, like myself.

Fixed up the first post and added some links.  If you have anything you would like to add to the first post, please tell me.  I will see what I can do.

@John_Martone: There were a couple of good sales.  To bad I'm kinda short on money at the moment.          :(
 
OSMOS does look like a fun game.  I bet it's worth the $2 it's at right now.

I may join, but don't expect to ever really see me on.  I hate rebooting my computer into windows just to play games.

"I'm not just the Editor-in-Chief, I'm also a member!"

@John_Martone:  
Nope, no Steam client for the Mac cause they don't carry any Mac games, unfortunately.  When I use Steam, I reboot into Windows.  Kinda annoying