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[โ€“] Xenny@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Stop giving credence to valve being a monopoly. That's tech bro propaganda. They are literally not a monopoly. There is multiple digital storefronts for PC gaming. There is options. There is choice. Do not further the narrative and get fucking valve antitrusted for no goddamn reason other than Microsoft wants them dead.

[โ€“] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 12 hours ago

That's why i said a virtual monopoly not an actual one. Their prevalence in the industry among pc gamers makes them seem like a monopoly even though there are choices. The rest of my comment also explains why people choose them over other options so I don't know what your trying to get at...