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This is not really true. The steam price is what sets the market price and the developer just pockets a bit more money if you buy it elsewhere. They do not drop the price on other stores due to agreements with steam similar to the Amazon "most favored nation" clause.
Steam's high cut is inflating the price of games right now but is at least delivering a good service in return. Once Gabe kicks the bucket though you'll be longing for GFWL over what steam will have become.
Sorry, but i don't buy this at all. Steam sets market price? Nah, fam. Show me a link, cuz im too old for vibepinions.
N I'm s'posed to think it follows that if steam went 0% cut the prices of games would drop?
Gimme a damn break. When have you seen this happen?
I know I'm comin hot, but you're whole comment is just bad.
Though you are respectfully speaking, you're also talking out your ass which angers me to no fucking end.
I'm only speaking with an element of vagueness as I can't know the exact details of the private agreements and because Valve users subtler methods than the example of Amazon.
We can see some of the contours from the active lawsuits regarding the situation
If distribution costs drop in a competitive market there will be eventually be a corresponding drop in price. Games are not a commodity so you would likely see price drops on some games inside saturated niches while more unique games could retain a higher price.
Lol i can't even with this shit. Take it easy mayne, maybe read a lil theory as a treat