*lose

Honestly that was a bro move from steam. Wanting to play games was a huge restrictor for the group most likely to switch to linux.

So is Sony AFAIK.

The original version of this meme had Nintendo also with a concerned face standing next to Steam.

To my understanding you, as a game dev, cannot resale Steam CD keys cheaper on third party websites. However, if you sell your game on ex. Epic for 15% less, then it's fine

They also disallow selling the game lower elsewhere.

if you use steam's infrastructure (keys etc).

if you distribute it yourself or via epic or whatever else, you can price it however you want afaik

MCDM gave Me a coupon for half off the Draw Steel Codex. I used the coupon on their website and got a steam key.

We always get reminded why monopolies are bad. Enjoy it while they are good, that never lasts.

That said, the only monopoly abuse thing I know of is they disallowing lower prices elsewhere. That should be stopped, but it's pretty mild nowadays.

Epic, GoG, indiegala, etc

I guess the difference is that the monopoly is the result of having good products and not anti-customer tactics. Glares at Microsoft