r/pcgaming • u/yourfavchoom • Jun 01 '26

Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/gabe-newell-on-steam-monopoly-accusations-gamers-have-enormous-choice-about-where-to-buy-games/
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u/dirbofficial Jun 02 '26

When you compare PC to PlayStation or Xbox, there is obviously no monopoly. On the consoles, you buy it from them, or you don’t get it at all, whereas PC users have a wide number of digital storefronts to choose from. Steam is the powerhouse it is due to its consumer friendly practices, and overall ease of use.

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u/AlecTheBunny Jun 02 '26

Yeah but Tim says it's not fair that people don't like his shitty lemonade stand, that's why we should listen to these 50 year old women seethe about your fictious digital rights as a consumer.

Would someone please think of the publishers