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My guess - They don't want to depend so much on Microsoft. It's a plan B in case something bad happens in the Windows ecosystem.

• seabrookmx 8y ago
  Why hasn't Microsoft just _bought_ Valve? Promote cross-play between xbox and PC, give developers incentives to put out games on both platforms, and nuke the games section of the Windows store in favour of a link to Steam? Other than legacy enterprise stuff, gaming is the one area where consumers continue to be tied to Windows. It seems like a no brainer for Microsoft to lock down that market. The average Joe/Jane that needs to do write some emails, pay bills etc. is fine nowadays with an iPad, Chromebook, etc.
  • baq 8y ago
    because valve isn't for sale. i wouldn't be surprised if gaben once got a sweeter deal than notch for mojang but turned it down.
    • junaru 8y ago
      If im not mistaken Gabe worked for Microsoft before he found Valve.