“Valve is rigging the market and taking advantage of gamers”: Valve Getting Sued for $656B Due to Alledged Steam Practices Against 14M Users
Steam isn’t the fairest digital gaming marketplace of them all, according to a new lawsuit filed against the popular platform’s parent company, Valve Corporation.
The company is being sued for $843.2 million, for allegedly “rigging the market and taking advantage of UK gamers.” While it remains to be seen if this will hold up in court or not, there is no doubt the outcome of this case could have some reverberating repercussions on consumers, publishers, and game developers.
Steam’s Parent Company Is Allegedly Unfairly Icing Out Competition Steam has gotten itself into quite a big pickle, with some serious claims made against it.
As reported by the BBC, Valve Corporation is currently being accused of overcharging 14 million people in the UK by leveraging its market dominance.
There’s no doubt that the digital marketplace is the biggest for gaming, but what this lawsuit will prove is whether it...
The company is being sued for $843.2 million, for allegedly “rigging the market and taking advantage of UK gamers.” While it remains to be seen if this will hold up in court or not, there is no doubt the outcome of this case could have some reverberating repercussions on consumers, publishers, and game developers.
Steam’s Parent Company Is Allegedly Unfairly Icing Out Competition Steam has gotten itself into quite a big pickle, with some serious claims made against it.
As reported by the BBC, Valve Corporation is currently being accused of overcharging 14 million people in the UK by leveraging its market dominance.
There’s no doubt that the digital marketplace is the biggest for gaming, but what this lawsuit will prove is whether it...
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