Today I stopped by London Drugs after work to see if they have SEV. I go to the computer section of the store, look at the games shelf, and...
YES!!! They have SEV! There were three copies on the shelf and so I immediately purchased one. I just got home, installed it on my computer, and applied the 1.08 patch. Now, I'm all set up to play and I know I won't get any sleep tonight. I have work tomorrow, but whatever.
All right!! This is a very happy day.
Thank you Rubinski, for pointing me to London Drugs.
And thank you Fyron for advising against Steam.