• brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Sadly, based on market share, people seem to be picking Steam over GoG.

    They almost always pick what’s most convenient/familiar over what’s principled and better in the long term.

    • ObsidianZed@lemmy.world
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      50 minutes ago

      I pick whichever is cheaper with a heavy preference towards GOG. I am also a patient gamer, so I’ll watch and wait for deals so I can get it on GOG but that doesn’t always happen. Also Steam bundles can skew price deals for me making it more attractive.

    • locahosr443@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I buy on steam mostly cos it has a Linux client and Proton is built in. I still go to gog for some 90s stuff cos they fix them up a bit.

      When gog release a Linux client, it’ll get the same consideration as steam, that’s all they’ve gotta do, I’m not even asking for any packaged compatibility like proton

    • Elshender@sh.itjust.works
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      7 hours ago

      GoG is doing well in the convenience category too though. Their GoG launcher is amazing and syncs with all your online libraries (steam, ea, epic, etc).

      But yeah, I think until Steam screws up or goes public or something, and gives people a reason to switch, there’s not gonna be a ton of people jumping ship.