Originally Posted by Shaggy
I'm sorry but I have to agree with the poster on this. I just bought Skyrim and was very annoyed that I was being blackmailed into installing Steam on my computer - if I wanted to play Skyrim. Didn't see anything on the box about having to join steam in order to play skyrim.

Huh. Looking at my box right next to my keyboard and I plainly see in a red box:

REQUIRES INTERNET CONNECTION AND FREE STEAM ACCOUNT TO ACTIVATE

Notice: Product offered is subject to your acceptance of the Steam Subscriber Agreement …etc… If you do not agree with the provisions of the SSA you should return this game unopened to your retailer