Re:Unfortunately, I won't be playing this... (Score 2)

HL2 refused to run because too much time had passed since the last time Steam had updated.

Interesting. It's been 6 months since I last started Steam-- last week I fired up Steam to download The Lost Coast. Steam updated in less then an hour, and experienced no problems whatsoever.

I think Steam is a pretty good idea. Sure beats having to drive to Best Buy when I just want to play a game during the evening.