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That lawsuit against Steam’s 30% cut of game sales is now a class action, meaning many other developers could benefit (www.rockpapershotgun.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

makes you immune from criticism

I definitely criticize valve, 8 YEARS of one of my favorite games being filled with bots isn't just forgotten. I think their 500 employee model isnt fitting for a company their size. I think it's insane that you need to get verification that you own a game before you can play it (use Internet and block valves servers, your games won't work.)

I won't criticize them in this situation compared to Apple as on IOS you can't just download from itch.io or GOG like you can from PC. You're stuck paying a 30% cut not because it's helpful to use the platform like Steam, but because ITS THE ONLY OPTION.

I'm hoping to see an equal amount of rage at Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft for their online stores that charge 30% to distribute games.

I haven't bought a game on there in AGES, I'm mad at them too.