I don't have a problem with Epic offering this. The problem is with publishers that take this offer. Bunch of greedy bastards.
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Developers, or their MBA publishers? I HIGHLY doubt developers beyond indie studios benefit from this.
Any game that signs a deal with epic like this goes on my boycott list.
Actually a compelling deal for developers, wonder how many indie / AA developers will go for that instead of steam
I don't think I've spent any money on the Epic Launcher yet but I'm happy to see them try their best. Competition is good and needed.
They've mostly tried their best to make as much money as possible, not actually compete as a service, though, unfortunately.