Steam, GOG - Who else

I've just got my first gaming PC in many years. Other than Steam and GOG, does anyone else use any other game download sites that are as reputable as these two?

Also, I'm looking to download the original Syndicate legitimatly. Does anyone know where I can get it?

Thanks!

Aside from Steam and GOG, I also use Gamersgate. There's also Impulse, Greenman Gaming and Direct2Drive. Games for Windows Marketplace and EA/Origin are also there, but they have a limited library. Since Syndicate is EA, it's on Origin. link

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Edit: oops, I didn't see 'original' for Syndicate... I dunno =(

Direct2Drive - This is IGN's version.

GamersGate - This one was started by Paradox (developer).

Green Man Gaming - I think this is a new one. I haven't bought anything from them yet.

Impulse - This is GameStop's version. It used to be owned by Stardock (developer), but they sold it to them.

Origin - EA's version. They are starting to release PC games exclusively on it over other digital download sites.

Games for Windows Live - Microsoft's version.

I've heard good things about all of them, but some people boycott GameStop (Impulse) and EA (Origin). GameStop is sort of a monopoly in retail, and everyone hates monopolies. EA forcing people to buy games through Origin could cause other publishers to do the same. That means you would need a separate account and client for each game depending on who publishes it. The consumer loses a lot of power in that situation. Games for Windows Live people hate because of bugginess in the client and Microsoft is kind of a monopoly as well in PC gaming.

I've used all of these at least once except for Green Man Gaming. They all work similarly, though Steam and GOG are the best.

I love GOG.com and steam and I also like Impulse and D2D.com to.

Green Man Gaming and Gamersgate are not bad either, but I prefer the ones above.

Also if you are looking for more INDIE games check out Desura, its lile gog.com but for indie games.

Origin I have not tried enough to have an opinion on (although I was surprised with the interface).

GreenManGaming is really a great service from my experience. You get what you are looking for and at a good price.

My personal preferences are below.

Old games DRM-free: GOG or Gamersgate.

New games without restrictive DRM: Gamersgate.

New games with enough features to warrant restrictive DRM: Steam.

I've always wanted to know what GOG even means:x

I've always wanted to know what GOG even means:x

Meat_Wad_Fan

I've always wanted to know what GOG even means:x

Meat_Wad_Fan

D2D and greenmangaming.