Valve Faces $800 Million UK Lawsuit Over Alleged Steam Monopoly

Digital rights campaigner Vicki Shotbolt leads a class action claiming Valve's practices harm UK gamers by overcharging and stifling competition.

The lawsuit, filed on June 5, seeks £656 million in compensation for 14 million UK gamers.
Allegations include Valve's use of price parity obligations and excessive commission fees.
A website, 'SteamYouOweUs,' has been created to support the claims and inform potential class members.
Valve's competitors, such as Epic Games, take lower commission fees compared to Steam's 30%.
The case must be authorized by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal to proceed to trial.