Steam for Mac Client Available for Download, Service Not Yet Active

[joshjoshlol]

really bummed out about the lack of TF2, but as i've been reading most of the gossip threads i already expected a certain level of disappointment. can't complain about a 1.5MB/s download on portal though

 

[kny3twalker]

no counter strike source

anyone know when this will be released? meaning has steam put a date on this?

 

[MCRunning]

Signed in with normal account but still getting the home page refresh. Anyone else having the same problem?

I'm still getting the beta page that says:

Once the Mac beta ends, we’ll have the store up and running with a collection of your favorite Mac games and a continually growing catalog.

 

[RVNA]

This news article is false. The Steam for Mac application that is being downloaded is not the official release unless available via

http://store.steampowered.com/about/


Just because somebody posted a link on the Steam Forums Mac OS X discussion thread, does not make this the official release.


http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185613


Here is the specific thread that all of your information is coming from, if you wish to read more.

 

[booandfarley]

Waste of Time

Honestly, this seems like a huge waste of time.

 

[findnemo]

Braid is also on the launch list.

 

[MarsUltor]

It seems to be active now... why can't I play portal for free?

 

[Deelron]

Am I right that even if Steam is launched today there will be only Portal and Torchlight available? I have only Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 bought through Steam and does it it mean that i'll have to wait for XXX time period until they will also be out?

I can't say about L4D, but there are other games, I've installed a LucasArts game or two and can see some of my other games are available.

 

[mixel]

Am I right that even if Steam is launched today there will be only Portal and Torchlight available? I have only Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 bought through Steam and does it it mean that i'll have to wait for XXX time period until they will also be out?

Seems like that, but it's all progress. No idea how soon things will happen but they have said they'll release more every week.

 

[finder39]

Signed in with normal account but still getting the home page refresh. Anyone else having the same problem?

yup, says can try portal free too...and cant

 

[JediZenMaster]

Ugh steam keeps saying i need to have a connection. And my connection is fine

 

[I am Sampson]

Logs in fine for me and I'm not beta. Downloading portal now.

 

[tevans333]

really bummed out about the lack of TF2, but as i've been reading most of the gossip threads i already expected a certain level of disappointment. can't complain about a 1.5MB/s download on portal though

I'm downloading TF2 now as we speak, not sure what you're talking about..

 

[azazel-]

This news article is false. The Steam for Mac application that is being downloaded is not the official release unless available via

http://store.steampowered.com/about/


Just because somebody posted a link on the Steam Forums Mac OS X discussion thread, does not make this the official release.


http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185613


Here is the specific thread that all of your information is coming from, if you wish to read more.

Hmm...odd...since I downloaded the client linked in this thread, installed it, logged in, and am currently downloading Torchlight. Unless I was accepted into the beta a few months ago and just never knew it...

 

[NewSc2]

This news article is false. The Steam for Mac application that is being downloaded is not the official release unless available via

http://store.steampowered.com/about/


Just because somebody posted a link on the Steam Forums Mac OS X discussion thread, does not make this the official release.


http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185613


Here is the specific thread that all of your information is coming from, if you wish to read more.

Link works for me. It updated too, and I have access to my library, account, etc.

 

[strabes]

Ugh steam keeps saying i need to have a connection. And my connection is fine

Getting the same error. Such a pain.

 

[findnemo]

I remember applying for the beta but never bothered checking. Downloading torchlight right now but no signs of TF2.

 

[AnDi86]

Portal wont launch for me, says the game is currently unavailable and i can't get World Of Goo to download, it says the steam servers are currently too busy

 

[mixel]

Just because somebody posted a link on the Steam Forums Mac OS X discussion thread, does not make this the official release.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185613

It will auto-update to become the same as the official release if it isn't already… (i suspect it is now and all that needs to change is their Mac front page) I dont see why its relevant if it's not the absolute final release..

Either way it is a bit pointless until it launches and some more games run. (later today) But it's still exciting..

Can all add your non-steam games at least.

 

[booandfarley]

Getting the same error. Such a pain.

Why is it a pain? Its not like you NEED it right away....

 

[alexus]

i just logged in w/ my regular acc

yey!

downloading portal...
is there any other games available other then portal?

 

[azazel-]

And...currently playing Torchlight on my 13" MBP...

Defaults to native rez w/ max settings for everything...nice.

 

[hoonu]

My Torchlight character seems like its not transferring over.

 

[RVNA]

Everybody should wait about an hour or two.

Just saying.

 

[Hurda]

*sigh* Portal's roughly a 5gb download. Looks like I'll have to let it download overnight. Will have to make do with Torchlight and World of Goo in the meantime.

The size-number of Source-games always include the engine too, which is shared with HL2, TF2 etc., so you have to subtract 2-3gb from that number to get the size of the actual game-specific content.