I hear you, but also, in capitalism everything turns into, at the very least, oligopoly. So, giving that there is no running from it in any aspect of our lives, let us at least celebrate the good things while they last. If we pre-complain, what is even the point of them being good? That idea of "no monopoly/oligopoly" doesn't exist unfortunately, like, AT ALL, specially in the business of intangible media/goods. The anti valve campaign is fueled by companies that would get all if they win, as all these movements, they claim to protect the mom and pop indie games, but is bullshit. It would be horrible from day 1, because they are already horrible without having the majority of the clients.

Yeah, that's exactly what happened with Apple and Nintendo. Not to say they were perfect before, obviously not, but they at least had a soul and cared about their product a decent amount. Especially for what they became in the modern day. So yeah, once something happens to Gabe Newell and he gets replaced with a ruthless business that cares for nothing but profit, then I fear for what will happen to Steam

unless gave leaves a worthy heir.

Yeah thanks, tips. Will the suits really will fuck it up once they can? Like they always do, with everything? Shocking revelation.... All business is never a good thing for the consumer in the long run, monopoly or not. When the government gives a fuck about the harmful monopolies, I'll give a fuck about the least worst ones.