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> Epic isn't making a marketplace where I want to spend my money by being better than Steam, they're just trying to make a place where I have to spend money if
by kibibu 8y ago
> Epic isn't making a marketplace where I want to spend my money by being better than Steam, they're just trying to make a place where I have to spend money if I want to play certain games. Good luck with that one.
Seems to be working ok for EA's Origin store, Battle.net and Mojang though.
- ripdog 8y agoEveryone does it because it DOES work, and that's the awful part for consumers.
- kibibu 8y agoPeople forget that Valve made Half-life 2 - at the time one of the most anticipated games ever - a Steam exclusive. It's basically the only way these things can get started.
- ripdog 8y agoI don't think anyone has a problem with Epic making their own games exclusive - the problem is that Epic is bribing other publishers and now purchasing developers to create artifical little monopolies which force the consumer to use their product if they want the game.
- throwawaywhynot 8y agopretty shocking how little hn knows about this situation
- jasonlotito 8y ago> I don't think anyone has a problem with Yes, yes they did. At the time HL2 forced Steam on everyone, it was hated and despised. People forget this. It's how I know Epic will win. Gamers are weak.