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GOG isn't really competing in the same market as Steam.
Most importantly, GOG games don't include Steam keys, which is what's the issue here.
Steam lets publishers include Steam keys if they don't sell them for cheaper than on Steam.
These suits have nothing to do with steam keys.
I read that elsewhere. Maybe it's fake news, maybe it's not all cases. Idk
Yeah the valve boot licking brigade is out spreading that falsehood for who knows what reason. I've heard of 3 lawsuits. None of them are about steam keys.
Then how come official retailers like GMG are consistently able to sell Steam keys at 10% discount for nearly every new AAA release on launch?
Cause they're key retailers without a platform. Steam already got paid for those keys.
GMG also publishes games. They're like the only games with the same price on both sites.