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Can anyone overthrow Steam on PC? "As long as Valve is independent and not a publicly traded company," analyst says it looks impossible (www.gamesradar.com)
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[–] 2 points 1 week ago (7 children)

I'll debate. Put the definition of monopoly in your next reply and convince me steam fits the definition. I'll wait.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago* (6 children)

    Steam holds an estimated 75% share of the PC game distribution market.

    U.S. antitrust law and jurisprudence, courts generally look for a minimum threshold of more than 50%, with many federal courts requiring 70%

    Steam has engaged in several anti competitive price fixing schemes already.

    https://tech-insider.org/valve-10-publishers-steam-price-fixing-lawsuit-2026/

    This is one of many cases. The devil is in the details, if you read the filings and previous testimony it becomes clear that Steam is fucking lying through its teeth and most definitely have engaged in monopoly practices.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago* (3 children)

    "Put the definition of monopoly in your next reply and convince me Steam fits the definition."

    You quote law, not definition. But the fact that the law has not taken action on this is not a point in your favor.

    Price fixing definitely is monopolistic behavior.

    Id also counter the 75%. Is that player numbers? Money spent? Games listed? You offer no source either.

    Honestly IDC anymore. You just don't like steam (which is fine). Hope you look up the definition some day.

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