• LazyBane@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I’d argue that Valve does more than just take 30% as a middle man. Between Steam Input, Proton, the beta built in recording system, the Forums for every game, community system and the marketplace, having your game on Steam is a massive value generator for the consumer and by extension developers.

    30% might not be what the industry standard should be, but Valve isn’t just providing a standard digital distribution service.

    • umbrella@lemmy.ml
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      4 months ago

      its good that they are doing good things for the industry.

      its bad that only they can/will.