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[Stitch]

Judge dismisses Steam antitrust case for lack of factual support

Judge dismisses Steam antitrust case for lack of factual support

Steam’s 30 percent fee is “commensurate with… value to game publishers.”…

arstechnica.com

 

[GreenAlien]

the judge writes, "other [digital storefronts] who charge less have failed, even though they had significant resources at their disposal."

Is he referring to the epic store?

 

[Kataploom]

Is there a witch hunt against privately owned companies like Valve? Or those that are predominantly owned by a person in which external influence basically null? I've been having that notion...

 

[VN1X]

Devs seem to forget that every other launcher doesn't offer even half of the features Steam does.

Take your game elsewhere if you don't appreciate that lol.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Is there a witch hunt against privately owned companies like Valve? Or those that are predominantly owned by a person in which external influence basically null? I've been having that notion...

Its probably because pc gaming became a very profitable market in recent years and valve is basically dominating in it. Others also want a piece of the pie but can't break through steam's massive popularity.
And its no wonder they can't seeing as the service these others offer are usually subpar in quality, Humble store itself for example lacks several currencies and proper regional pricing.

 

[Kataploom]

Its probably because pc gaming became a very profitable market in recent years and valve is basically dominating in it. Others also want a piece of the pie but can't break through steam's massive popularity.
And its no wonder they can't seeing as the service these others offer are usually subpar in quality, Humble store itself for example lacks several currencies and proper regional pricing.

I think it mostly has to do with Steam being so hermetic... if they want to get in and get a share of that, they can't if Valve execs don't allow it because they're the owners, the company is not public, also, I also think some political interests can't control it for their purpose for the same reason... I think it could go along those lines...

 

[Clear]

Is there a witch hunt against privately owned companies like Valve? Or those that are predominantly owned by a person in which external influence basically null? I've been having that notion...

No its more about the question of where massive network effects give an outlet such a dominant position it approaches a monopoly. With that level of influence comes a lot of scrutiny, and criticism from those who feel that their businesses are being held back by the presence of a basically "untouchable" competitor.

 

[ripeavocado]

It's funny because probably 90% of the humble business model existed thanks to Valve allowing developers to sell steam keys elsewhere at no cost.