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Indie developer behind 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rated shipbuilder argues that Steam's "free advertising" is worth the 30% cut (www.gamesradar.com)

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[–] conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

They are entitled to a fair cut of sales through their platform. That's how platforms work.

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[–] conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

You're the one disqualifying the huge service they're providing.

They're exactly as entitled to their cut of sales on their platform as the developers of the games are to get paid for their game.

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