This is a big reason why piracy exists even when something is available through official means. Those offering a paid services should always ensure there is a

This is a big reason why piracy exists even when something is available through official means. Those offering a paid services should always ensure there is a benefit and convenience compared to piracy. Valve and Steam wouldn't be here if it was clumsy like in the beginning. Gamers like that getting a game is just a click away, that it installs and checks all the required dependencies, keeps the game file updated, allows you to preload and keep your game saves in the cloud (when possible).