"Steam is difficult to avoid," says analyst
  • Doomsider@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Steam holds an estimated 75% share of the PC game distribution market.

    U.S. antitrust law and jurisprudence, courts generally look for a minimum threshold of more than 50%, with many federal courts requiring 70%

    Steam has engaged in several anti competitive price fixing schemes already.

    https://tech-insider.org/valve-10-publishers-steam-price-fixing-lawsuit-2026/

    This is one of many cases. The devil is in the details, if you read the filings and previous testimony it becomes clear that Steam is fucking lying through its teeth and most definitely have engaged in monopoly practices.

    • CileTheSane@lemmy.caEnglish
      21·
      3 days ago

      Allegations are not a guilty verdict. I could accuse you of having a monopoly on video game sales and file a case for it.

      • Doomsider@lemmy.worldEnglish
        22·
        3 days ago

        Have you read the testimony that proves Valve is lying? I am sorry, but sticking your head in the sand isn’t a real position.

    • upandatom@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      3 days ago

      “Put the definition of monopoly in your next reply and convince me Steam fits the definition.”

      You quote law, not definition. But the fact that the law has not taken action on this is not a point in your favor.

      Price fixing definitely is monopolistic behavior.

      Id also counter the 75%. Is that player numbers? Money spent? Games listed? You offer no source either.

      Honestly IDC anymore. You just don’t like steam (which is fine). Hope you look up the definition some day.