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It should be mentioned that Steam's monopoly is assulted by new players like Epic with a 12% cut. Which might be for the best, Steam is in dire need of a serio
by on_and_off 8y ago
It should be mentioned that Steam's monopoly is assulted by new players like Epic with a 12% cut.
Which might be for the best, Steam is in dire need of a serious competitor (I know GOG and co exist but sadly they have not been able to make a real dent in Steam's marketshare).
Steam has dropped so many balls and the main thing going for them is inertia.
Also, just because paying a large cut to various middlemen is common does not mean it is ok.
- AstralStorm 8y agoIt is not even close to assaulted. It is not inertia, but network effects and completeness of package offered by Steam, as well as resale deals.
- tpxl 8y agoInertia is also a thing. No way am I leaving 150 titles behind or splitting a collection of a game between different platforms (eg Far Cry 1 -> Far Cry 6).