So over the years I’ve become a firm believer in Steam. I just like being able to install a small program, then walk away and everything gets downloaded. It makes things so much easier. No CD keys to remember or anything. I just picked up the Unreal Deal, even though I’ve got most of the games already (including UT3)….I think at this point I’m not going to buy anything unless it’s on Steam. It’s just too convenient.
I’ve also been playing a lot of CS:S at Seattle-DuckSoup, these guys are fun to hang out with. If you’re looking for a fairly laid back yet competitive server, there are much worse ones out there. The admins are reasonable, and a bit crazy too.
Update (05/18/2010): These guys have taken it to the next level. They’re now DuckSoup Gaming. Give them a try, as they have a CS:S server, a TF2 server, and a BFBC2 server. They’ve got a great bunch of regulars and really good attitude.