open framework untouchable by publishers or game platforms
Splitting hairs here, but Steam is a pseudo monopoly at this point. Sure, one can not publish a game there, but I don’t think publishers are allowed to undercut it.
Which is fine since it’s behaving and working well…
For now.
lennee@lemmy.world 2 days ago
and steam is going to keep behaving well because they are very well aware that they are replaceable if they dont, cant replace sony on my ps5 tho
brucethemoose@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Are they?
They crushed other storefronts pretty good. They have a loyal following.
Maybe they won’t go full GFWL, but I fear they could enshittify substantially with the critical mass they have now.
Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 day ago
And then the next storefront or launcher will come along. Or GOG/Epic start making moves that appeal to a wider demographic. Or indies publish on their own sites (Vintage Story). Or someone releases a simplistic cracking tool for steam gamers.
There’s a lot more options than you think for those who aren’t happy with the status quo. Going back full circle, on consoles, you are SOL in that situation. PC never had that issue.