Consoles may be experimenting with digital distribution, but simply put, Steam has mastered it, and its ease of use, organization, selection of titles and low, low prices make it indispensable for any gamer.

FORBES: Retailers Claim Steam is Killing PC Game Sales

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FORBES: Booming Chinese MMO Games Market Forecast To Generate $6.1 Billion In 2012

The software developer and proprietor of digital distribution store Steam has a plan to sell custom PC gaming machines to geared toward competing with next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft.

FORBES: Valve Prepping Custom PC Hardware To Compete With Next-Gen Game Consoles