Steam has launched a new programmed called “Early Access”, where Steam community involved games are available to play while in Beta. You can either play a free game, or purchase one with money. This is not the same as a pre purchase, with Early Access when you buy the game you get full access to it in its current playable state. Discretion is encouraged on purchasing a game that is in Beta.
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i dont like this .. ur paying to play a beta unfinshed game... even if its $1 its still a rip off.. it should be freeeee!!
This is mildly kickstarter-ish. I don't like the idea of paying for a demo though. Slippery slope
To the people complaining about this already, you're completely missing the point of this. You're not paying for a demo, you're pre-purchasing the game to get it at its current state of development.
What you're doing by purchasing an Early Access game is supporting the developers who likely don't have much in the way of outside funding; giving them direct feedback in order to make the game better; plus you get to play the game early.
Nice
Can I have early access to Half-Life 3?