Overview
- The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the collective action against Valve, allowing claims to proceed without setting a trial date.
- Epic’s CEO called Steam’s commission a “30% junk fee” and argued that Steam rules restrict steering players to outside payment methods.
- Reporters note Valve’s guidance permits off‑store Steam key discounts if comparable offers reach Steam users within a reasonable time.
- Coverage highlights that in-game purchases on Steam typically draw from Steam Wallet with a 30% cut, though some titles use limited workarounds such as buying currency on a developer’s website.
- Reaction to Sweeney’s comments is mixed, with community notes and users disputing parts of his claims as Steam maintains dominant market share.