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Those ten non-colluding platforms would quickly dwindle back down to the two we have now, for many reasons, network effects being the primary. Look at any other
by dntrkv 6y ago
Those ten non-colluding platforms would quickly dwindle back down to the two we have now, for many reasons, network effects being the primary. Look at any other space with similar platforms, you have 1 or 2 at most.
Hell, look at PC gaming where there are no restrictions. You have Steam (same 30% cut) and... Epic?
- matwood 6y agoAgreed. I have bought way more apps than I would have otherwise because Apple already had my CC and I have some trust in their curation (I know it’s not perfect). If we went to a free for all model we’d end up right back here with maybe another store? Given the scams out there users are already reluctant to enter their CC details, so a natural trust network effect would weed out everyone else except the biggest players.
- Sebb767 6y agoAnd GOG and quite a few publisher-specific launchers (i.e. Blizzard Launcher, U-Play, Wargaming Launcher ...). I'd love to have all my games simply integrated into steam, but I like that people can simply go with their own launcher if they dislike the politics or conditions of one.