how to pick the right version of a game

[AUXOV]

I have PC games with different installation versions. For example, the easiest one for installation always uses Steam so it's practically foolproof. And there are some games with Origin platform which is not too bad for installation. And I find for many old games, the autorun disk is usually what I will deal with, but it doesn't come with patches so updating is annoying.Games for windows live is the worst ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, which always gives me a painful installation experience. This ♥♥♥♥♥♥ won't let you save the game if you don't work it out and my bioshock 2 never worked it out under its harassment. I really like games using Steam platform since their installations are so easy. The problem is that many PC DVDs will not tell which version they belong to. Is there an alternative version (like steam) I can buy if I see these great games with Games for windows live ♥♥♥♥?

[Miku]

ak in the off topic forum, they know it better... and there are more people...

[ChubbNutt]

Well Games for Windows Live is dying some point this year. And I'd avoid Origin and EA altogether because of limited selection and their reputation. Steam is your best bet, because sales.