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How Gamer Lawyers Took On A Gaming Monopoly

Organized Money

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Steam's Monopoly on Gaming

This chapter explores the dominance and implications of Valve Software's Steam platform in the gaming industry, revealing that it accounts for 72% of PC game sales to a substantial user base. It critiques the monopolistic practices employed by Steam, such as its 30% commission and policies that hinder competing distribution platforms. The discussion emphasizes the challenges developers face and the broader impact of these practices on consumer costs and market competition.

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