ok i dont know if its been posted somewere but lets remember;
1- FC mention that the game would be on steam soon(TM)
2- FC partner with EA in the making/finance of the secret world
3- EA have orgin (EA games only) as valve got steam
4- EA hear that FC want to put AO on steam
5- EA tell FC that since we are partner you wont go on steam
6- AO is not on steam yet and will be a soon(TM) status forever