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Steam developers speak: Maximum profits for Valve, minimum responsibilities

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      Most developers aren't made out of money and the popularity of Steam is (usually) necessary for the commercial success of a game. Valve can do as they please, but that doesn't mean they're immune...

      Most developers aren't made out of money and the popularity of Steam is (usually) necessary for the commercial success of a game. Valve can do as they please, but that doesn't mean they're immune to backlash.

      You also can't forget that disgruntled developers can weaponize social media and fuel the narrative against platform hegemony...

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