Comment on Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit
bruhduh@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I’m out of the loop, can someone reply what’s going on? I’ll leave this comment for those like me who curious what happened
spark947@lemm.ee 2 years ago
David Rosen of Wolfire Games (Receiver, Overgrowth, Lugaru) is alleging that steam reps have threatened to de-list his game if he lists it as less expensive on other platforms. Specifically not just steam keys but other distribution platforms.
A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Which is hard to believe, considering how many times I’ve bought steam games on other (legitimate) platforms that were cheaper than on steam, that are still on steam today and werent removed for being cheaper on another platform.
Rose@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Sure, but Valve essentially reserve the right to no longer sell your game if it’s offered cheaper elsewhere. See the quotes on pages 54 through 56 of the complaint.
A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Which is a dick move on valves part.
Remember folks, Valve isnt the peoples company.
All the good things it does, it does only because of regulation pressure or lost lawsuits.
Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 years ago
All those Humble Bundles for a start.
sebinspace@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Not only that, but games you’ve actually heard of, too
spark947@lemm.ee 2 years ago
That hasn’t been my experience, could be a regional pricing thing.
Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
HumbleBundle…
Spedwell@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I believe it is in the Steam marketplace agreement, and applies to all games. Are you referring to sales on other platforms, or to the full listed price?
Mango@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Oh shit. I love David Rosen. I also live GabeN…
I should be the judge.
spark947@lemm.ee 2 years ago
Yeah, it sucks when mommy and daddy fight.