I have exactly the same problem, tried the same solutions, and have (almost) the same cntent in my debug file. I don't understand how this issue hasn't been fixed since I found people complaining about it in posts old of 3 years. Well, they've had our money haven't they? Also, if it is a firewall/r...

I have the same issue, having just bought the game on Steam today. I have also run through all the solutions given on the forums with no luck. As far as I am concerned, I have been sold a defective product and will be trying to get my money back. I guess this is what I get for legitimately purchasin...