Comment on gabe³ half-life 3 confirmed
GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world 3 days agoComplaining about the 30% is insanity, that’s how retailers work, it’s not an unusual cut for an online store.
Epic takes 12% and 0% until the game reaches a million. Devs are paid in full for free and giveaways and games on sale.
Microsoft also only takes 12%
It’s only standard because Gabe got his greedy hands there first.
LwL@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Physical retailers have been taking 30% before steam was even a thing. And no, the physical storage does not mean they should be paid more, because steam provides hosting capabilities that also cost money.
Epic takes less because they operate the store at a loss in a desperate attempt to gain market share.