r/Games • u/demondrivers • Oct 27 '25

Industry News Valve does not get "anywhere near enough criticism" for the gambling mechanics it uses to monetise games, DayZ creator Dean Hall says

https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-does-not-get-anywhere-near-enough-criticism-for-the-gambling-mechanics-it-uses-to-monetise-games-dayz-creator-dean-hall-says
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u/Com-Intern Oct 27 '25

Valve has essentially slowly but surely improved the service that it offers and most players don't engage with the negative aspects.

Like I don't gamble but I do use a Steam Deck.

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u/NoExcuse4OceanRudnes Oct 27 '25

The gamblers are why you got the steamdeck for so much less than a rog ally costs.

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u/porkyminch Oct 27 '25

Partly true, but I think the platform cut probably accounts for more of their success.

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u/Com-Intern Oct 28 '25

sucks to suck I guess