Noticed this update got pushed just now.

Edit: Seems they’re doing this to prevent costs from arbitration. Read comment below.

  • Hugucinogens@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    82·
    3 hours ago

    After a short read, the case is specifically “Steam is prohibiting developers from selling their games to other platforms, at a price lower than that of steam, and then pockets the 30% platform cost, due to effective monopoly power”.

    Which, if true, is super bullshit.

    • Orygin@sh.itjust.works
      21·
      3 hours ago

      It’s false if I remember correctly. Steam prohibits you from selling steam keys outside the store for less than the price on steam. They don’t forbid you from selling cheaper elsewhere

        • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          15 minutes ago

          Why is that reasonable? Storefronts don’t get free keys from Steam, they have to buy them. After they pay Steam, they should be allowed to sell them at any price they want.

          Imagine if Ford said you couldn’t sell your car for less than what Ford dealers charge for used cars.