A $2.7 billion (£1.97 billion) lawsuit against Sony has gone to trial in London, on behalf of around 12 million UK PlayStation users. Sony is accused of abusing its dominant market position by forcing digital game and add-on purchases exclusively through the PlayStation Store, keeping prices artific...
While I am a Valve fanboy, I still have to agree that Valve is not innocent. There are stuff I hate about Valve doing. But its not about abusing monopoly position (I even argue its not real monopoly position, but that’s not my main point). So yes, Valve is not innocent, but “leave Valve alone” in the context of accusing them to abuse their monopoly position.
See, UK, go after Sony. Leave Valve alone.
Valve is not innocent.
While I am a Valve fanboy, I still have to agree that Valve is not innocent. There are stuff I hate about Valve doing. But its not about abusing monopoly position (I even argue its not real monopoly position, but that’s not my main point). So yes, Valve is not innocent, but “leave Valve alone” in the context of accusing them to abuse their monopoly position.
Does Valve refuse to allow third party stores to sell Steam codes like PlayStation is doing here?
No.
Found the Sonyboy.
Said the Valveboy…
I have a Playstation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and a gaming PC with accounts at all major pc gaming storefronts.
Allow me to say again, Valve is not innocent.
Edited for typo
No, go after them all.
I personally don’t think Valve is abusing a monopoly position, but it should be tested nonetheless.
Lootboxes and Gambling on the other hand, Gabe has a lot to answer for.
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